VOLUME 89, ISSUE 2 The McPherson College OCTOBER 8, 2004 Homecoming dorm cheers performed at bon fire. PECTATORPECTATOR Page 5 SS SERVING TO INFORM A COMMUNITY – SINCE 1916

Homecoming celebrated tomorrow NEWS BRIEFS Official Homecoming concert enrollment scheduled Sunday numbers are in

The McPherson College Choir Official enrollment will open its 2004-05 season with numbers for fall 2004 the annual Homecoming Concert were made public on on Sunday, October 10, at 2 p.m. Sept. 24, the 20th day at the McPherson Church of the of classes. There are Brethren. The choir is conducted 480 students this year, by Dr. Steven Gustafson, profes- which includes 424 sor of music, who holds the full-time students and Dotzour Chair of Music and is in 56 part-time students. his 25th year on the McPherson Twenty-six of those College faculty. Accompanist is part-time students are Amanda Snell, a junior from McPherson. in the R3 degree com- The program presents a wide pletion program. variety of American choral litera- The enrollment num- ture beginning with Rene bers fit with what was Clausen’s recent setting of “Softly anticipated, said and Tenderly.” Other contempo- Karlene Tyler, associ- rary works include Bradley ate dean of student Ellingboe’s arrangement of “The records. This year’s Lord’s Prayer,” Keith PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON numbers matched the McCutchen’s “Amazing Grace” The 2004 Homecoming Queen and King will be selected from six senior candidates. From left, Joe Blas, projected budget. written in traditional gospel style, Sumner, Wash.; Rebecca Stover, Quinter; Nick Griggs, Colorado Springs; Andrea Gonzales, Elizabeth, The over-all retention and David Child’s setting of “A Colo.; and Nathan Porter, Quinter. Not pictured is Samantha Bishop, Ft. Worth, Texas. rate was 78 percent, Blessing” using the poetry of Sara Teasdale and John 14:27. eight percent higher From Broadway, the choir will than the retention goal Homecoming throughout the week present “Highlights from ‘A set for this year. Chorus Line,’” the long-running “It is exciting to see KIMBERLY MORRIS musical written by Marvin people everywhere News Editor 2004 HOMECOMING SCHEDULE Hamlisch. At the conclusion of and feel the energy,” the program, choir alumni will be said Laura Eells, During the last week many Friday, Oct. 8 invited to join the choir in singing provost and dean of Homecoming events have taken “Be Ye Glad,” a work composed the faculty. 1:30 p.m...... Honors Convocation specifically for the McPherson place. The dorms have been com- Brown Auditorium “McPherson College College Choir by Michael Kelly peteing in different events to earn has a growing spirit.” 7:15 a.m...... Alumni Lectures & Panels Blanchard. money for the dorms. Througout Various Locations –Kana Bessho Also performing is the college the week students showed their 7:30 p.m...... Any Number Can Die Staff Writer school spirit by wearing their Theatre Production, Brown Auditorium select vocal ensemble, The McPherson College Singers. clothes a certain way each day. Saturday, Oct. 9 Monday started the competition The group, which recently per- Dance lessons to 7:15 a.m...... Bulldog 5K Fun Run/Walk formed for the 25th consecutive with a food relay. Students want- McPherson Stadium Track start shortly ing to show their school spirit wore year at the City 8 a.m...... Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions Renaissance Festival, will share thier pajamas to class. Metzler Sport Center started out strong by winning the various madrigals and a Scottish Cultural dance will 9:30 a.m...... Teacher Education Alumni Fellow Award ballad. The program also fea- first competition. Jamison Center, Miller Library start next Tuesday, tures a trumpet trio prepared by On Tuesday was wear McPherson 10:30 a.m...... Hospitality Center Open Oct. 12, from 5:15 to McPherson College’s new band clothing. The competition was Tug Sport Center 6:15 in Mingenback director, Dr. Scott Tomlison. a war. Metzler again stayed in the Homecoming Fair and Booths Theatre. “The College Choir has added lead by winning again. Pre-game ...... Homecoming Coronation a number of talented new singers Those interested in Wednesday was wearing clothes McPherson Stadium joining the dancers backwards, inside out or any other this year while retaining almost 1:30 p.m...... Football v. St. Mary may check in at the weird way. Dotzour broke all of the prior year’s members 6 p.m...... Women’s Soccer v. Central Christian booth at the Metzler’s winning streak by win- McPherson Stadium who did not graduate,” said Gustafson. “I am pleased with Homecoming Fair this ning the trivia competition. 7:30 p.m...... Any Number Can Die Class colors day was Thursday. Theatre Production, Brown Auditorium the balance of male and female Saturday. Freshmen wore yellow, sopho- 8 p.m...... Men’s Soccer v. Central Christian singers and the strengths each Those who plan to mores orange, juniors green, and McPherson Stadium section adds to the total sound. attend the first session seniors blue. At 10:30pn the bon Sunday, Oct. 10 Our audience can expect an hour on Oct. 12 should wear of great singing from a terrific fire was held in the gym due to comfortable clothing 2 p.m...... Homecoming Choral Concert group of college students.” inclement weather. During the bon McPherson Church of the Brethren because the group will fire the dorms competed in cheer- begin dancing the first ing competitions which was again evening. won by Metzler. announced at convocation. Also in be decided. Rothrock Alumni fellow. Today is twin or multiple day. the evening will be a performance During the weekend there will be It recognizes professional educa- Later in the day will be the obsta- of “Any Number Can Die.” a reunion of education graduates. tors who exemplify the goals of Tuesday night cle course competition. At 1:30pm Saturday is red and white day. During the reunion they will teacher education. Valdine Brower movies schedule the Homecoming court will be The dorm decorating winner will include the initiation of the Dayton is this years recipient.

9:00 Shark Tale Alums to receive recognition for achievements An animated movie about life under the LARA LICHTY Hospital pleased, national ly president/CEO of Equity sea with a star-stud- Spectator Staff and however, conferences Bank in Andover. ded cast. McPherson that my and has Elliot has served as coun- 9:15 Taxi Three alums will be rec- Industrial alma-mater made an ty chairman of the United Queen Latifah and ognized with the Young Develop- is recogniz- impact on Way finance division. He is Jimmy Falon play Alumni Awards of 2004 at ment ing this.” lives of a member of Rotary Club the Honors Convocation. Company. Holman’s many with and was a treasurer for the undercover cops to This award recognizes the He has partner, her peace- Optimist Club. He has also catch some bank rob- achievements of alumni been the Holman Glenn Sayler making and Elliot been involved as a board bers. who graduated within the chairman Snell, will conflict res- member for Habitat for 9:25 Ladder 49 past 25 years. of both All Schools Day present the award. olution ideas. Humanity. John Travolta plays a Those being honored and McPherson County The second recipient of Sayler and her husband “I have been blessed with captain in the fire include Craig E. Holman, United Way. Holman was the Young Alumni Award is Mark live in Westminster, a wonderful family and was department trying to Barbara Sayler, and Brad previously McPherson Barbara Sayler, better Md. Steve Gustafson, pro- fortunate to have had the rescue one of his men, Elliot. College Athletics Booster known as “Barbie.” fessor of music, will pres- opportunity to attend played by Joaquin Craig Holman graduated Club’s president. He was a Upon graduating from ent her award. McPherson College,” Elliot Phoenix. from McPherson College in member of the inaugural McPherson in 1989, Sayler Brad Elliot, also of the said. “I made good friends 9:30 Friday Night 1979. He immediately class of Leadership went into Brethren class of 1989, is the final and was associated with Lights jumped into the world of McPherson and was induct- Volunteer Service for four recipient. After graduation, great coaches and profes- finance. Holman served as ed into the Athletic Hall of years. She then attended Elliot worked for Home sors that took pride in my A sports movie the vice president for cus- Fame in 1999. Bethany Theological State Bank & Trust in successes and encouraged inspired by a book tomer service at McPherson Holman has made a home Seminary and began the McPherson for six years. me to expand my views of about the high school Bank & Trust for nine in McPherson with his wife ministry. For the past four While there, he advanced to the world.” football craze that years. In 1988, he formed Karen and two children, years, Sayler has been the vice president. Soon, he Elliot lives in Wichita obsesses Texas. McPherson’s branch of Alyson and Michael. co-executive director of On was directed to Sunflower with his wife Heidi and Tuesday night American Express “It’s humbling to be Earth Peace. Bank where he served as their three daughters movies cost $2 with Financial Advisors, where receiving this award. Just in Sayler has been a vital president on two occasions. Savannah, Megan and student ID. It includes he presently serves as a looking at the people I went part of her local church as He also served as director Jenna. free popcorn, senior financial advisor. to school with, I know of well as the Brethren of operations for American Jenni Richardson, assis- Admission is not grant- Outside of his career, he is several people that are far denomination. She has Traffic Systems and general tant professor of business ed 10 minutes after the on the boards of more deserving of such an served on several commit- manager for Koch and economics, will present last showing starts. McPherson Memorial honor,” Holman said. “I am tees for national and inter- Industries. Elliot is current- Elliot’s award. 2 EDITORIALS/OPINIONS OCTOBER 8, 2004

STAFF EDITORIALS What was your favorite Homecoming activity? Homecoming was not well prepared for “The Dr. Pepper “The trivia game thing.” because it was Dog exciting.” For an institution that is trying to promote Alex Myers, fr., time management and advance planning in Garland, Texas Eric Vrtiska, jr., its freshman seminar classes, this college is Beatrice, Neb. Bites not setting a very good example. This year’s Homecoming activities have somewhat of a rushed feeling. “The play, A detailed schedule for Homecoming week and yes it is a was not available until the week before the shameless play.” festivities began. Jennifer King, sr., Spirit Week theme days were not widely Eskridge advertised either. This poor promotion and communication probably contributed to the minimal participation noticeable on campus this week. “The car wash “Hooliganism.” because supporting The voting process for Homecoming royal- Nicholas Barrows, jr., the C.A.R.S. Zionsville, Ind. ty also seemed rushed this year. When court club is fun.” elections are held just one week before Adam Prince, soph., Homecoming, it not only makes it difficult Honeoye Falls, N.Y. for the student newspaper and college com- munications to prepare appropriate publicity, but it’s also unfair to the candidates and their families. Preparations for suits, dresses and WITH BUSH IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT hair appointments - not to mention travel for parents or grandparents who might like to Corporate officials are taking over attend - can be challenging, if not impossi- ble, If you have not been the big hospital corpora- which has a lockhold on The alumni lectures after the Honors keeping up with national tions what they want, in the most of the major radio sta- politics this year, you case of nurses, and thanks Guest tions across the country. Convocation is another event that has been should be. As my favorite to Mr. Bush and his lieu- Columnist Bush claims to support the sprung upon students and faculty. Friday columnist, Molly Ivins tenant in the House, Mr. ban on the sale of assault afternoon classes have been cancelled so stu- says, “If you aren’t apalled, Tom Delay, labor law takes weapons, but last month he dents can attend the lectures, but most stu- then you haven’t been pay- a huge step backward after Peter Phillips lifted nary a finger, and ing attention.” George Bush 75 years of advancement spoke nary a word when dents are not sure what to do. In an e-mail and the Republican majori- for the American worker. cials who heard the appeal the Republican Congress Laura Eells, provost and dean of faculty said ty in Congress have been Speaking of workers, read like a list of lobbyists refused to extend the ban, we “may” attend the lectures. Michael reversing much of the pro- Bush has the worst record and former attorneys for which expired in early Schneider, vice president of advancement gressive legislation of the of manufacturing job losses coal mining corporations, September. (And Bush says called the lectures an “alternative” to after- last 30 or so years, and they since the disastrous oil companies, and copper Mr. Kerry takes both sides have been doing it on all Depression term of Herbert companies-all of whom the of an issue?). noon classes, and Rebecca Stover, SGA fronts, while carefully Hoover. So, what do the Bush administration has I could go on and on, but president, said we “HAVE” to attend. cloaking it in secrecy, or Bush people do? Why, they appointed to high posts in you get the idea. No matter Next year when planning Homecoming, covering it over with “hot just redefine the term the Interior Department. what area of the law you SGA and the college should take the advice button” issues to divert “manufacturing worker” so Do you think the Indians choose, you will find cor- given in freshman seminar: do not procrasti- attention from their more it includes all of those low- prevailed? Don’t make me porate officials either in outrageous actions. paid hamburger flippers at laugh. charge of it, or getting the nate. We all know by now that McDonald’s. You may wonder why law changed to suit their Mr. Bush’s huge tax breaks After all, those workers some of these stories have needs. Off-campus students left out for the richest 2 percent of “assemble” materials-beef, never made the national If you want more informa- the population-the multi- lettuce, mustard-into a news. Last year, Bush tion on how they get away Some off-campus students are beginning to millionaires-have turned “new product”. So now the appointees to the F.C.C with this, while convincing feel left out of the whole college experience. Bill Clinton’s budget sur- Bush people can reinvent (Federal Communications the average low-paid plus into the largest federal their economic statistics Commission) changed the American worker to, in Not just because of the exclusion from the budget deficit in history. and make themselves look media ownership rules, effect, vote to do away with Homecoming activities, but because it is Last month, the Republican better. making it suddenly okay his or her job and send it much more difficult for off-campus students Congress approved another This spring, Bush signed (after 50 years of restric- overseas, I highly recom- in general to become involved on campus. $12 billion in corporate tax an executive order making tions) for the same corpora- mend the new book What’s I realize that this is one of the reasons the cuts for big business, but it easier to drill for oil and tion to own the largest tele- the Matter With Kansas?. refused to continue the gas in our National Forests, vision station, radio station, The right-wing politicians college encourages students to live in the child care tax credit for Indian Reservations, and and newspaper in the same have successfully diverted dorms, but for those of us who are married families making less than Bureau of Land city. attention from their outra- or have children, the non-traditional stu- $11,000 per year. Their Management acreage, with- That helps explain why geous corporate sell-outs, dents, living on campus is an impossibility. argument against the latter out the need to consider only news favorable to big by getting out front on a Because of prices in the cafeteria, most off- was that the budget deficit local objections. corporations gets out, and few hot-button issues, such has just gotten too large, I read recently of an other viewpoints are stifled as the pledge of allegiance campus students eat elsewhere, excluding us and must be controlled! Arizona tribe’s sacred land or simply not given air time or gay marriage. In this from one of the most sociable activities. In August, Bush signed a which was approved for or newsprint. way, Mr. and Mrs. Middle Being involved on campus takes effort and new law that reclassifies strip mining by officials in The Republican controlled America are spoofed into time, which most non-traditional students do many mid-management job the Department of the Congress doesn’t have the voting against their own not have. If off-campus students really want titles-, including most fire- Interior. When the tribe guts to overturn this blatant economic and social inter- fighters and nurses, to appealed and challenged attempt to limit press free- ests. to be involved, they have to put forth the name a couple-making the decision through the dom, and one of Bush’s Wake up, America, and be effort, but the college could try to include them no longer eligible for Interior Department’s chan- major contributors is the an educated voter in non-traditional students more often. overtime pay. This gives nels, the list of Interior offi- owner of Clear Channel, November! Most off-campus students would probably not have had the time nor the energy to par- Names are more important than they appear ticipate in the Homecoming activities, but it When I first set foot on chose to attend McPherson distinguishes an individual would have been nice to be invited. this campus on the day I College is because of the apart from a group of peo- first moved into my dorm, Ground teacher-student ratio. I felt ple. naturally, I had a lot on my level that even though I’m of an It’s not a label that fol- mind. I was hoping to pedestal introverted nature, I could lows you and repeats itself adjust quickly, stay open to get the attention I wanted to wherever it is placed on an The McPherson College change, but most impor- Michael Warner help me interact effectively assignment or anything else tantly, find direction and an with professors and class- you sign. It needs to be identity. fied by some people on mates and to help me rec- treated more importantly SSPECTATORPECTATOR My time here has been a campus. ognize what I want to than that. VOLUME 89, NO. 2 OCTOBER 8, 2004 great investment in my Let me explain. accomplish as a student and I don’t mean to whine or future. I’ve found some I recognize that even at a public servant. suggest that I deserve any- The McPherson College Spectator is published by the Student Govern- direction. Though I’m only small school like In all my efforts to make a thing more than I get for ment Association of McPherson College, P.O Box 1402, McPherson, months away from graduat- McPherson, it can be diffi- name for myself and trying the work I do. I just don’t Kansas 67460. A Board of Publications is provided for by the SGA constitu- ing, I’m still scrambling to cult to get every student to shrug off the fact that want people to go through tion and this group directly oversees publication of The Spectator. The Spectator is published six times a semester, allowing for the interrup- figure out what I’m going and professor’s name over the past few years I what I’ve endured. I caused tion of school holidays. Student activity fees subsidize publishing costs, and to do with myself and the straight. However, I’ve had have been recognized by this struggle to be extended all McPherson College students are entitled to a copy of each issue without knowledge and training my name frequently con- some who mistake me for because I have never told subscription fee. Subscription information for non-students is available from The Spectator I’ve acquired while study- fused with someone else someone who possibly had those people that they get Business Manager at the address above. ing here. who once attended more of an impact on stu- my name wrong. This has been a sensitive McPherson, and had a last dents and faculty, it sad- Let this be important to all Business Staff time trying to figure myself name that resembled mine. dens me to think that some- of you. Never just let your Publisher ...... SGA Board of Publications Jonathan Rothrock, Chair out and where I want to go I can shrug off a few mis- one else has a made a name name stand as it is in the Business and Ad Sales Manager ...... Laurie Neiman after I leave. Something names. I do have patience. for me and an identity I minds of some people. If Faculty Adviser ...... Bruce Clary that has complicated my But when some students know is not mine. they get it wrong, let them Editorial Staff ability to think rationally and faculty confuse you for At first, I didn’t think know. We are all important, Editor in Chief ...... Tricia Ritcha about the future is the fact another student who has much of being called some- and we should be identified News Editor ...... Kimberly Morris Features Editor ...... Sarah Vermillion that I don’t feel that I have been gone for two years, it one else. But now, knowing as unique individuals. Sports Editor ...... Jennifer Marquette established myself. I have takes a much more drastic how late it is in my college Allow me to reintroduce Photography Editor ...... Michael Jardon also foolishly allowed emotional toll. career, I recognize the myself. My name is myself to be falsely identi- One of the main reasons I importance of a name. It Michael Warner. OCTOBER 8, 2004 OPINIONSOPINIONS 3 Meaningful work impacts lives When I pull into the a.m. until it was too dark to had a home, and I cried driveway of my house, I Guest see. Each day we saw our simply because I knew that don’t think about the hard progress grow and even I had made an impact in work and many hours of Columnist though we were sore, somebody’s life. labor that was put into it bruised and battered, we Seeing how happy the when it was built. I don’t kept going. mother and children were stop and thank the people Sarah Mauck By the next Saturday, the was an amazing point in that built it, and I don’t house was finished. my life. I had completed even think about my house When I arrived at the site, Although it wasn’t fully the most meaningful work being a privilege for me to I met the family for whom furnished, Sears had donat- that I may ever do. have. But my thoughts we were building the ed a refrigerator and a Meaningful work is work about that changed during house. There was a mother washer/dryer combo. We that makes an impact on my freshman year in high and her four kids, all under also decided to build a deck your life or - most impor- school. the age of 10. They remind- in the backyard, and while tantly - somebody else’s Our church youth group ed me of a normal family we were pouring the life. If I had not completed How Everybody Stays Busy was given the opportunity with the strong love bond cement for the sidewalk, this project, I would never to participate in Habitat for that they shared together; we decided to sign our have known what meaning- Homecoming Week Humanity and build a the only thing missing was names in the wet cement so ful work really is.I can hon- house for a needy family. a home to protect them. But that the family could estly say that it made an When I first signed up to that was soon to change. always remember us. impact in my life, but I will help, I thought that all I Our group started the That next day we official- never realize just how big was going to get out of this house on a Saturday morn- ly handed the mother her of an impact I made on that project was a lot of volun- ing. There was a total of 42 own house keys. family. To me, I was just a teer hours. But what I got volunteers, including the It was a very emotional volunteer, but to them I was in return was a life-chang- mother, working on the for all of us. The mother a hero who left her mark in ing experience. house. We worked from 7 cried because she finally their hearts forever. Kerry: the lesser of two evils I am not a very political ruled part of the Patriot Act inhabitants will not work. person yet. In my earlier unconstitutional. Shouldn’t John Kerry appears to be days, I avoided newspapers the three self-governing Indiana all about fixing the nation’s in a concentrated effort to branches of our govern- Insights issues, first and foremost. save myself from the ment catch this? So does Bush. To my infant depression of constant The recent debate spurred political mind, there death and malaise. me to look at NPR’s Web Luke Eberly appears little difference The football team gets up However, as an adult site for some truly unbiased between the two. Naturally, with the chickens to pound turf attempting to be responsi- reporting. It struck me that third-party candidates can the same issues affect each ble, I’m realizing it is in the majority of the “debate” participate. The studio one; whoever is President, my best interests to be was about the war. Hello, audience is comprised of the issues that need dealt aware of what happens in candidates! True, the war is “soft” supporters for each with are the same. this world. I don’t spend very important. However, candidate, and is not Although I am going to time trying to dig out little, I’d like to know a little allowed to make any noise. vote, I wish there were unknown details about more about what you’re Extended discussion cannot some candidate other than issues I don’t agree with. I going to do here where I exceed thirty seconds. these two. I don’t feel try to be fair. live. Important issues are not absolutely positive about Colin Powell said on Oct. Admittedly, this informa- discussed. either one. My belief that 1 that he regretted “over- tion can be found in Finally, Fortune 100 com- you should fix your own stated, misleading, or incor- reviews of the stump panies such as Phillip house before you go fix rect” evidence used to get speeches. A lot of it is Morris and Anheuser Busch someone else’s is the only the war in Iraq going. mumbo-jumbo taxes and fund the whole show: gam- prevailing wind. I’m not Basically, the administra- financial talk that all bling lobbyists and pharma- sure if it applies, but tion admits that it twisted sounds the same to me. ceutical lobbyists run the Matthew 7:3-5 comes to the weapons of mass On NPR’s website, I CPD. mind: “ Why do you look destruction scenario to its found a list of ten facts not It is important to form at the speck of sawdust in liking to get the American commonly known about the your own opinions of the your brother’s eye and pay The autorats are still keeping the shiny side public rallied behind a war debates that I think are candidates, without input no attention to the plank in up and the greasy side down. that, planned or not, was important to everyone who from other people. your own eye? ... You hyp- well-timed for the election. watches. The way I see it, Bush ocrite, first take the plank What better ace to have in First of all, it’s not a loves his war. Kerry is will- out of your own eye, and your hand than Saddam debate; candidates can’t ask ing to finish what Bush then you will see clearly to Hussein? The U.N. knew each other questions or started, but wants to remove the speck from from the start there’d be no offer rebuttals. The include the rest of the your brother’s eye.” weapons. Commission on President- world, get it over with, and I’m just a country boy But that’s a dead horse, ial Debates (CPD) is bi-par- get out. Every dominating who doesn’t profess to just one of many mistakes tisan, not non-partisan. No country in the world’s his- know anything about any- the current leaders have independent committee tory that fell did so because thing. I just play the cards made. Did I just not pay here. Kerry and Bush can’t it tried to expand its as they come to me. This is attention in the past? Has debate each other anywhere domain too far and too what I think. our government always else on the campaign trail. wide. Running rampant all But if you really want to been this sloppy? A federal Only Kerry and Bush are over the world without the know, I’m voting for John judge in New York has allowed in the debates; no support of the rest of its Kerry. Off-campus students have right to participate This is what I was doing Earlier this week, there this question, and I am not would be appreciated for was a decision that caused Guest sure if I will ever find out our input. In the two years a ripple of negativity to the answer. that I have attended the col- spread through the college. Columnist I have talked to off-cam- lege, I have felt that I was The decision was to pus students and non-tradi- appreciated. This week for exclude off campus stu- tional students about this the first time I do not feel dents from forming a team Tiffany Barry decision, and I think I am like that. to participate in the administrative assistant to safe in saying that I am I feel that the main reason Homecoming challenges the dean of students. I able to speak for them and the school wants me here is that Resident Life is spon- asked Haldi about the tell everyone on campus for the tuition that the soring. money that funded how we feel. The decision school collects. I, like This decision caused rage Resident Life. She said the has cast a black cloud over many other non-traditional to spread through those of money that funds Resident the Homecoming festivities off campus students, feel us who do not live on cam- Life programs comes from for us. We feel that if we that I have been deceived. I pus. Many of these students student service’ operating are unwanted at one activi- feel like I am a number at first thought they were budget, which is funded in ty, then we are unwanted at now, and not a person. If I excluded from all the part by our tuition, but the all the Homecoming activi- wanted to be a number, I Homecoming activities. money that funds ties— a Homecoming that would have gone to a big- The misunderstanding was Homecoming activities is many of us in the ger state school where This is what almost everyone soon set right, but there from sanctions imposed on Curriculum and Instruction tuition is less expensive. does with most of their time was still resentment burn- students who have broken Department were really Yet, being the person that ing in the hearts of many the rules in the dorms. looking forward to partici- I am, I always try to look at off-campus students. Haldi went on to tell me pating in. things in a more positive One of the questions run- that the college had been The most important mes- way. My mind landed on ning through some of our planning the Resident Life sage being sent to the non- one word: TOLERANCE. minds was this: Did any of Homecoming activities for traditional, off-campus stu- Tolerance in short means the money we pay for a long time, and the off- dent is that this is not a open-mindedness. Maybe tuition, specifically the stu- campus students were campus that respects diver- there is a lesson we as a dent activity part of our always welcome to join in sity. In one decision the campus can learn through tuition, go to pay for this the activities, but we had campus has gone from a this experience. For off- activity? If it did, then waited too long to form a whole community into a campus, non-traditional stu- don’t we have a right to team. campus that is split into dents: We should have the participate? After meeting with Haldi, two different groups - one tolerance to put up with I decided to take my ques- I reflected on what she of the groups feeling under- rules that we may not tions to the Dean of said. One more question valued and in a sense segre- understand. For SGA and Students, LaMonte occurred to me. Was this a gated. the administration: You Rothrock. I made an decision that was made by Many of us chose might want to have the tol- appointment, but he was SGA, or by the administra- McPherson College erance to understand how And the resident campus unable to talk to me so I tion, or by both groups? I because it is a small col- certain decisions affect all guardsquirrels keep it real talked with Janice Haldi, don’t know the answer to lege, and believed we members of the college. 4 STUDENT LIFE OCTOBER 8, 2004 Homecoming Royalty 2004 Homecoming court comprised of well-rounded students active on campus and in the community

COURTNEY ROEPKE Spectator Staff Twelve McPherson College students have body voted earlier in the week to determine been honored by their peers, who have select- who will be King and Queen. The results will ed them to represent their classes on the 2004 be announced and the winners crowned in a Homecoming Court. ceremony preceding the Homecoming foot- The freshman, sophomore, and junior classes ball game. each selected one male and one female for the The six senior candidates are Joe Blas, Nick court. The senior class selected three men and Griggs, Nathan Porter, Sam Bishop, Andrea three women as candidates for 2004 Gonzales and Rebecca Stover. Homecoming King and Queen. The student

Blas Griggs Porter Bishop Gonzales Stover

Joe Blas is originally Nick Griggs is from The final senior male can- Sam Bishop is from Fort Andrea Gonzales is from Rebecca Stover is also from Guam and now lives Colorado Springs and didate is Nathan Porter. Worth, Texas. She is Elizabeth, Colo. She is a from Quinter. Her major is in Sumner, Wash. His attended Harrison High Nathan comes to majoring in sociology and business administration art education. She is major is biochemistry. He School. He is majoring in McPherson College from psychology. Sam is a mem- major, captain of the involved in SGA, which is a current member of the music education and is Quinter and is a philosophy ber of the soccer team and Bulldog volleyball team she has served as president Bulldog football team and involved in football, stu- and religion major. He is of the Morning Star and a member of concert for two years; Mac Singers is President of the F Phi F dent government, choir and involved in activities such Church. choir. Andrea likes to Select Small Ensembles; Fraternity. Some of his theater. as SGA, Mudhuckers, PST, Playing sports is Sam’s spend time outdoors. track; Spectator; cultural hobbies include playing Nick likes to play and campus ministry team, main hobby. She likes peo- “Something like this has dance; PST; campus min- football and cooking. He write songs on the piano, Church of the Brethren ple and dislikes bad wind- never happened to me istries; Habitat for enjoys spending time with as well as sing them. He youth group advisor, the- shield wipers. She said that before so it is an honor,” Humanity; Creative Arts his family and friends. likes to be involved in ater, choir and cross coun- she is very excited to be Andrea said about being Society; theatre; and Alpha Blas said his selection as many activities, as he is, try. nominated. selected as a queen candi- Psi Omega. Rebecca a king candidate was “quite and he doesn’t like people In his free time, Nathan date. “To be honest, at first enjoys playing piano, tak- unexpected. However, it who speak about things plays guitar and ultimate I thought they were kid- ing pictures, and over- humbles me to think that I they do not like and do not frisbee. He likes basset ding when they told me.” extending herself. have been chosen as one of know about. hounds, board games and “As far as being picked as the three candidates out of “I feel grateful and privi- unicycles. Nathan was sur- a candidate, I feel hon- the entire class. It is also leged to be nominated by prised to be picked and he ored,” Stover said. “After very humbling to be in so many of my peers,” thinks that Homecoming is four years at Mac, I’ve such company as I am with Griggs said. “I am up there lots of fun. seen a lot of people come the quality of past candi- with two really respected and go. It makes me feel dates and the quality candi- individuals, I am just hon- good to know that I’ve dates of this year’s home- ored to have my name next been able to make connec- coming. It is an exciting to theirs.” tions with them.” event to be a part of.”

LEE GUSTAFSON JAYMIE BICKFORD MATT HERBER JAMIE SCHROPP MATT HOFFMAN AMY PORTER Junior Attendant Junior Attendant Sophomore Attendant Sophomore Attendant Freshman Attendant Freshman Attendant Junction City is the home- Jaymie Bickford is the Matt Herber, the male rep- The sophomore class Matt Hoffman is the male Amy Porter is the female town of Lee Gustafson, the female nominated to repre- resentative of the sopho- chose Jamie Schropp of representative chosen by freshman representative. male attendant selected by sent the junior class. Jaymie more class, is from Grand Salina to be its 2004 female the freshman class. Matt is She is from Quinter. She is the junior class. Gustafson is from Wiley, Colo. She is Island, Neb. He is majoring Homecoming representa- from McPherson. His major leaning towards business as is a member of the Bulldog a business administration in chemistry. Matt plays tive. Jamie’s major is bio- is secondary education. He a major area of study. She basketball team and enjoys major with an emphasis in soccer and works for stu- chemistry. She is on the is involved in football, is involved in student gov- playing all types of sports finance and a minor in dent services as a resident Bulldog softball team and choir and Church of the ernment and is a member of and relaxing. Lee likes to accounting. She has been assistant. is a member of Tri-Beta. Brethren. the basketball team. Her watch movies, hang out involved in cheerleading He enjoys hanging out Some of her hobbies Matt spends his spare time hobbies include eating, with friends and sleep. He and Business Club. She is with his friends and family, include playing sports and playing farmer on the John exercising, spending time dislikes reading and doing also a resident assistant, playing soccer and basket- hanging out with her Deere computer game, with friends and family and homework. and student ambassador. ball, fishing, hunting and friends. She likes music and hanging out with his friends playing Maui Maui with “I was kind of surprised,” Jaymie likes to watch playing Playstation. traveling. She dislikes cold and beating everyone in her friends. to be nominated, Gustafson movies, hang out with weather and slow drivers. NCAA football. He enjoys Amy loves to travel, act said, “but real honored.” friends and shop. Drinking sports, ketchup, the Indiana dumb with her friends, and orange slushes, playing in Hoosiers and the Movie eat cheese and mint ice the snow and eating Without A Paddle. He dis- cream. Chinese food with friends likes chick flicks, cold win- are favorite pastimes. ters and lasagna.

“ORDINANCE BARS BARES” I took some time to visit the City Municipal fathers had been in need of The definition states that the Building on Kansas Ave. I No nudes good nudes something to do, so they decided “willful and intentional exposure of wanted to see if this ordi- to city council to pass a city ordinance. the private parts of one’s body in nance was still in the Now ordinarily I wouldn’t men- a public place in the presence of books. It turns out that it By Brent Peterson tion something so trivial as a city other persons” will be considered is. I had a little talk with April 1974 Spectator ordinance of good ole as an infraction of our new ordi- the “man in charge of the McPherson, but this one merits nance. So if you are looking for books.” McPherson Throwback is a special attention. It seems that room and board for the summer, I brought up the “Fanny regular feature in this year’s It was just by chance that I hap- McPhersonites need a clearer may I suggest that you try streak- Run,” a traditional streak Spectator. Each issue reprints a pened to pick up a recent edition definition of what is “lewd and las- ing down Main Street on All around campus. He news items from Spectators dat- of The McPherson Sentinel while civious behavior.” The current fad Schools Day. For you see, viola- seemed to agree that this ing from the early- to mid-1900s. I was in the library. There! Right of streaking has caused the com- tors of this new ordinance can be was one reason the ordi- McPherson Throwback is in the middle of the front page missioners to make an attempt at fined $100 or be thrown in the nance was put into action. researched by Spectator staff was an article that struck home. keeping McPherson safe for mom clink for up to three months, or if -Rhonda Hoffert member Rhonda Hoffert. In reading it, I found out that city and Apple pie. you are lucky, you may get both. OCTOBER 8, 2004 STUDENTSTUDENT LIFE LIFE 5

Left: Sarah Mauck, fr., Wichita, Tawny Brown, fr., Mt. Bethel, Penn., and Zach Hicks, fr., Hope, struggle to up- hold Dotzour’s reputa- tion at the mud tug of war competition.

Lower: Dan Erb, Timken, fr., sings the Morrison cheer while Jarrod Zerr, jr., Lyndon, Matt Hoffman, fr., McPherson and Rich- ard Gottschalk, sr., Little Rock, Ark., sup- port him with back-up vocals. Money Wars Throughout Throughout the Dorms earned week students partic- points each day in Homecoming ipated in fun activi- respect to their ties to celebrate placement in that week, students Homecoming. The day’s events. At the competed activities consisted end of the week, the of a relay in the dorm with the most against other cafeteria, tug of war points will get $900 in a mud pit, a trivia to use to enhance dorms contest, a cheer off, their dorm. in games a dorm decorating The Spectator cap- contest and an obsta- tured some of the and activities cle course race. The embarrassment. We resident life staff will let the pictures PHOTOS BY MICHAEL JARDON sponsored all the say a thousand TEXT BY SARAH VERMILLION events. words.

Above: Tyler Brown, fr., Caldwell, is hard- ly recognizable with his face covered in pudding after the pudding-eating portion of the relay. Right: Jordan D. Belcher, soph., Silt, Colo., cheers and dances for Metzler Hall in the cheer competition.

Above: Tomi Saldana,jr., Purcell, Okla., and Amy Porter, fr., Quinter, gasp for air during the pud- ding-eating contest. La- Monte Rothrock strug- gles to stay away from the mess.

Left: Sheila Bevan, soph., Macksville, performs that Bittinger Hall cheer.

Right: Colt Knigge, soph., Caldwell, Idaho, Damien Sanders, fr., Arlington, Texas, and Tyler Brown, fr., Caldwel, Idaho,l get down in a sideline dance for Metzler Hall. 6 BULLDOG SPORTS OCTOBER 8, 2004 end Lady Bulldogs’ winning streak The McPherson College want it, and we will be success- Volleyball team holds a 6-4 ful” KCAC record and sits at 13-11 Crist had 42 digs, while Garcia overall. The Lady Bulldogs had posted 24 of her own. Stephenson the oppurtunity to defeat the num- had 59 set assists. Gonzales led ber 2 ranked Bethel Threshers on the Lady Bulldogs with18 kills, Oct. 7 but weren’t able to pull Mayhan followed with 14 kills away from the Threshers, suffer- and 23 digs, Marquette and fresh- ing a tough 3-2 loss. man outside hitter Jessica Miller The Bulldogs came out strong in had 13 kills for McPherson. the first two games defeating the Marquette posted four solo blocks Thershers 30-20, 30-22. and two assisted while freshman “In the first two games we Ashlee Douglas had two solo played awesome. We talked, we blocks. Stos put away 4 kills with moved well and we had great zero hitting errors. passes that we were able to set up “April Stos is doing a great job for our hitters,” Stephenson said. of serving and playing front row “We completely controlled the for us,” said Coach Stephenson of tempo in the beginning. However, the 5’7” sophomore from in game three when were tied at PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON Hoisington. 20 we began to make mental mis- Senior outside hitter Andrea Thursday, Sept. 30, the Lady takes. If we had been focused we Gonzales goes up for a block as Bulldogs traveled to Leavenworth would have been able to finish sophomore middle hitter Jen to take on the University of Saint the job.” Marquette looks on. Mary, winning for the first time at Sophomore Chandra Mayhan the KCAC rival’s home in four led the Lady Bulldogs with 12 with 34 set assists, four ace games, with scores of 30-27, 30- kills, she also had 3 solo blocks serves, eight digs and two kills. 21, 22-30, 30-19. and 2 ace serves. Senior Andrea The ladies traveled the short dis- Mayhan led the Lady Bulldogs Gonzales put down 11 kills, 3 ace tance across town to face the with 14 kills and 12 digs. serves, had 7 digs and 3 blocks. Central Christian Tigers on Marquette had seven kills and Sophomore Jennifer Marquette Monday, Oct. 4. For the second eight blocks, five solo and three and freshman Jessica Miller each time this season, the Lady assisted. Gonzales had 11 kills had 9 kills. Marquette posted 3 Bulldogs swept the Tigers in three and five digs, and Stephenson had solo blocks and Miller had one consecutive games, 30-26, 30-20, 44 assists and 17 digs. Crist fin- solo block as well. Freshman 30-24. Although the match was a ished with 22 digs and Garcia had Ashlee Douglas had 5 kills and 2 non-conference game, the ladies 11 digs to add to the Lady PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON blocks. Sophomore Kelsey Crist still improved their overall record Bulldogs’ totals. Sophomore setter Kendra Stephenson sets up junior middle hitter led in backrow play with 26 to 12-10. “I thought we did an awesome Julie Wondra. Stephenson posted 34 assists in Tuesday’s match defensive digs. Sophomore Mayhan and Stephenson both job against Saint Mary. We came against the Moundbuilders while Wondra put down seven kills. Renee Hall had 9 digs while finished the night with double- out ready to play and were so Senior Alexis Garcia had 7. doubles. Mayhan posted 17 kills focused,” said Mayhan. and 15-30. Next up for the Mac with scores of 30-23, 28-30, 30- Sophomore Kendra Stephenson and 12 digs, and Stephenson, 44 On Tuesday, Sept. 28 the ladies Spikers was Evangel University, 25, 26-30, and 15-7. posted a double-double with 37 assists and 11 digs. Stos and took a disappointing home court ranked fifth in Region IV. “I was very proud of the way assists and 10 digs. Marquette put down eight kills loss to , dropping Evangel won the match in three the girls stayed focused and did- On Tuesday, Oct. 5, the Lady apiece and Marquette finished three straight games 13-30, 19-30, games, with scores of 21-30, 12- n’t completely lose control in a Bulldogs stepped onto their home with six solo blocks. Crist had 23 21-30. 30, and 18-30. Tournament host couple of games,” Coach court to face the Southwestern digs. “After playing hard this past Mid-America Nazarene took on Stephenson said. “Most of the Moundbuilders. The ladies swept Coach Stephenson said she was weekend, I didn’t feel we put the Lady Bulldogs for the final tournament we had to come from Southwestern in three straight pleased with Mayhan’s solid play forth the same effort tonight,” match on Friday, taking a tough behind, but we were in most of games, 30-18, 30-18, 30-17. The as well as the team’s passing Coach Stephenson said. “I was loss, with scores of 19-30, 22-30, the games. As badly as we played victory over the Moundbuilders capability off of the serve receive. disappointed in some of the effort and 17-30. Mid America is ranked at times, we were only a couple gave the Lady Bulldogs their Saturday, Oct. 2 the Lady put forth, and felt they didn’t step third in Region IV. of points down until the 20-point fourth consecutive win. Bulldogs hosted KCAC rivals up. It was like we were going “This was a good tournament mark.” Although Southwestern still for an 11 a.m. through the motions. Knowing for us because we saw different Statistically, Crist had 51 digs stands without a victory, Coach match up and came away with the how they can play, and seeing teams and teams that are ranked before injuring her ankle. Stephenson said she was con- win in four games, with scores of how we played tonight was disap- in Region IV,” Coach Stephenson Gonzales had a total of 48 kills cerned about the game. She said 30-27, 27-30, 30-20, and a come- pointing.” said, “These teams come at you and 25 digs, along with eight she hoped her girls didn’t over- from-behind 30-28 win in the For the Lady Bulldogs, Mayhan with different looks, and for our aces. Marquette had 38 kills, and look the game, knowing that fourth game. once again led with fivc kills, team to know they can play with eight solo blocks, and was named teams with a record like “The Swedes are a much Stephenson had 14 assists and them really gives us the confi- to the all tournament team. Southwestern could sneak up on improved team, and with teams three ace serves, and Crist had 10 dence we will need to play the Mayhan had 36 kills, and eight them. like that you always need to be on digs. rest of our conference games.” aces, and Miller had 36 kills for Gonzales led the Bulldogs with your toes and ready to go,” Coach Friday, Sept. 24, the Lady Mac had two more matches for the Lady Bulldogs. 11 kills and had six digs. Mayhan Stephenson said. “They come at Bulldogs traveled to Olathe for the second day of the tourney on Douglas had 25 kills, and Stos added nine kills as well as nine you with different people, and we the Mid-America Nazarene Saturday, going up against had 26 kills. Garcia had 44 digs digs. Junior Julie Wondra had have to be aware of where they Invitational tournament, and on William Jewell College, and St. and eight aces. Stephenson had seven kills and two solo blocks. are on the court at all times.” the first day of the two-day tour- Xavier University of Illinois. The 174 assists and 12 aces to round Sophomore April Stos and “In the final two games, we ney, the Lady Bulldogs were Lady Bulldogs lost the match-up out statistics from the tourney. Marquette had six kills apiece. worked on passing the ball better matched up with tough non-con- against William Jewell with Stephenson set a Mac record for Marquette had two solo blocks as because we know that we have ference competitors, going 0-3. scores of 29-31, 30-20, 17-30, assists in a match, with 63 against well. Crist had 12 defensive digs. the hitter to put it down,” Coach The Lady Bulldogs kicked off and 26-30. Next up, the Bulldogs St. Xavier University. Stos put down two ace serves on Stephenson said. “If we can get the tournament against Baker had a fifth place match with St. Monday, Oct. 11 the girls will the Moundbuilders. the ball to Kendra (Stephenson), University, losing the game with Xavier University, coming away travel to rival Kansas Wesleyan Stephenson put in a good night she will put it where the hitters scores of 21-30, 23-30, 32-30, with the victory in five games University for a KCAC match up. Lady strikers looking for first KCAC victory McPherson women’s soccer to face Central Christian for Homecoming contest Saturday evening at 6

ALEX MEYERS when freshman mid fielder Kate at 1-1. The Oklahoma Bison in the call made in the second Spectator Staff Deputy found sophomore mid scored another goal on a counter half in favor of the Coyotes. He The Lady Bulldogs traveled to fielder Laura Engquist, who tied attack against Mac, and from their felt it was a bad way to lose and Hillsboro on Wednesday, Oct. 6, the score 1-1. However, late in 2-1 lead the Bison went on a 2-0 one more reason why his teams to take on the Tabor Lady Blue the game the Warriors were able run, finishing out the game with a cannot leave the game up to the Jays. Not only were the ladies to score once more, defeating the 4-1 victory. referee. faced with tough competitors, Bulldogs 2-1. “We did our best, and most of The Lady Bulldogs played their they had to battle steady rain and The Lady Bulldogs faced them were from Brazil,” said home conference opener against strong winds. In the end, the on Saturday, freshman team captain Kate Southwestern. The women were ladies suffered a 1-3 loss. The Oct. 2, on Mac’s home turf, hop- Deputy of her teammates’ effort down 0- 2 with 12 minutes left to Lady Strikers now stand at 0-3 in ing to improve their record to 1- and the tough competition. play before they were able to the KCAC with 1 tie against 1-1. After putting forth a great The Ladies traveled to Salina on score. Deputy went on a run for Southwestern. effort, the ladies ended the game Sept. 28 to face the Kansas the goal scoring a remarkable On Oct. 4 the team fell to with a disappointing 1-0 loss. Wesleyan Coyotes. Although the goal on the Moundbuilder’s Sterling College on the Warriors’ Showing immense effort, Lady ladies weren’t able to dominate as goalie. Deputy duplicated the run home field. The Lady Bulldogs Bulldog keeper, Lindsey Latham the men had, they were still able five minutes later, but this time, endured a one-point loss to was able to make tremendous to create some great plays during before she had time to shoot, a Sterling, finishing the game 2-1. saves against the Ottawa kickers, PHOTO BY ALEX MEYERS the game. Despite their efforts, Southwestern defender fouled her Head Coach Doug Quint said he allowing only one solo point to Kate Deputy moves around a however, the women fell to the in the box. Deputy was chosen to was upset with the numerous get past her. Southwestern defender In the Coyotes 2-1. take the penalty kick and she put mental errors made throughout In Quint’s eyes the game was a KCAC home opener on Sept. The Bulldogs were down at it home. The women tied up the the game and that he was thankful victory for the Lady Bulldogs. He 25. The ladies tied the halftime, but after an encouraging game and took it to two addition- the women had suffered only a said he was proud of the team’s Moundbuilders 2-2. halftime speech, they came out al overtimes. one-point loss in a game that effort and felt that their passion and Deputy was able to put away “The girls have been working could have easily been a four- or and hearts were in the game. The showed remarkable effort against a goal in the first 20 minutes of hard and have been in every five-point loss. women missed some opportuni- Oklahoma Baptist University. the second half. With 10 minutes game,” said coach Quint. Early in the first half the ties in the second half to tie the Early in the second half, fresh- left in the game, the referee For the 2004 Homecoming con- Warriors took advantage of Mac’s game, Quint said, but he was man forward Brittany Fentress awarded the Coyotes a penalty test the Lady Bulldog strikers will lack of focus, putting their first nonetheless proud of the 90 min- passed the ball off to junior mid kick, which they capitalized on, face the Central Christian Tigers point on the board. The score utes of effort the women showed. fielder Becky Amiot, who found posting the final score, 2-1. Saturday evening at 6. remained 1-0 until the second half The Ladies’ defense again the back of the net to tie the game Quint said he was disappointed OCTOBER 8, 2004 BULLDOG SPORTS 7 Mac defeats long-time rival Bethany College, 14-13 Bulldogs to face for Homecoming at 1:30 Saturday afternoon

DERRICK MEAD ing early with a long defense proved to be “Beating Bethany was a Spectator Staff opening drive capped just as worthy, as great win for our program off by senior running freshman defensive and our seniors, but that has The football team takes a back Nick Griggs’ back Geoffrey Davis passed and we must be 2-2 record into Saturday touchdown run from stepped up and picked focused on Saint Mary. afternoon’s Homecoming one yard out, giving the off his third pass in the They have a very good game against the University Bulldogs a 7-0 edge last two games on the offense, and we must be of Saint Mary. Coming off that would last until ensuing Swede posses- both mentally and physical- a dramatic 14-13 win last after halftime. sion to seal the ly prepared to stop them,” week against rival Bethany, The ‘Dogs struggled Bulldog victory. Minard said about Mac seeks to post its first in portions of the game “There are all kinds McPherson’s Homecoming back-to-back victories of to move the ball of hype going around match up. the ‘04 campaign. In St. through the air, as sen- every week that we On Oct. 25 the Bulldogs Mary the Bulldogs face a ior quarterback Erik have to win or the took a 1-1 record to squad that has only one win Johnson was playing KCAC hopes for us are Newton to face the Bethel this season, but that win with a sore shoulder over. Coach Threshers. However the came against defending and ribs. However, Cunningham and the Bulldogs weren’t able to KCAC champion Ottawa Griggs came up big staff have been trying pull away from the University. with a career-high 155 to keep us from focus- Threshers, falling 27-17. The Homecoming game is yards on 31 carries. ing on that, because all The Threshers shook up significant not only because Despite his career it is is a distraction. If the Bulldog defense early it is the final Homecoming day, Griggs was the we find that same with a hurry up offense, affair for this year’s seniors, consummate team play- focus that we did last and jumped out to the early but because it could also be er when asked about week, we can turn lead. With the impressive a turning point in the sea- his performance. “All right around and beat Thresher passing attack and son. A win would give the the game Saturday real- the University of Saint some bad penalties hurting ‘Dogs a winning record ly meant to us was to Mary this week as the Bulldogs, Mac was through five games and beat Bethany. Thanks well,” Griggs said. never able to take control would keep them in the to God we did.” “We played very of the game. hunt for the conference Meanwhile, the well. Our guys never The most promising crown. Kickoff is slated for Swedes opened the second PHOTO BY SHEILA BEVAN gave up, and believed that moment in the game came 1:30 Saturday afternoon, half with a scoring drive of Mac’s senior slot back Sean Eason attempts to move the we would win the game,” when Johnson connected for what figures to be an their own that resulted in a ball past a Bethany defender in Saturday’s victory. defensive coordinator Bill with junior wide receiver excellent game. field goal, cutting the score Minard said. “Our mentali- Troy McBroom for an The ‘Dogs stepped onto to 7-3. Two plays into their Johnson re-entered the yards out, and senior kicker ty has always been that no improbable 93-yard touch- their home field for their next drive, Bethany scored game and came up with Ziya Gunay calmly added matter where the oppo- down pass that apparently Nweek four game against on a 73-yard touchdown two gutsy completions to the extra point to give the nent’s offense gets the ball, put the ‘Dogs with four, 21- rrival Bethany College on pass to take their first lead sophomore wide receiver ‘Dogs the lead for good it is our job and responsi- 17. But a Bulldog penalty hOct. 2. It had been six years of the game. Another Deke Belcher. The 93-yard with 1:37 to play in the bility to keep them out of nullified the play and shift- since McPherson had Swede field goal midway scoring drive was capped game. the end zone. They showed ed the momentum back to defeated the Swedes in through the fourth quarter off by yet another Griggs In addition to the impres- a lot of heart on that field Bethel after a McPherson 1998. Mac started the scor- gave them a six-point lead. run, this time from eight sive scoring drive, the Mac Saturday.” punt. Mac harriers continue to improve in KCAC

COURTNEY ROEPKE Leading the way in females brought in and as individuals they are learn- Spectator Staff the 8K race for the “We can be a factor in the upper season bests while ing to run off of each other,” The McPherson harriers compet- men’s team was jun- half of the conference by KCAC four of the men Smith said. “As far as runners ed at the annual Oklahoma State ior Bryan Grosbach. championships” improved their doing well, I would single out the Cowboy Jamboree, in Stillwater, Grosbach finished in —Dave Smith times to earn a whole team as to their effort and Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 2. 29:06, a new season sixth-place finish attitude as well as their work Although the weather was cool best by 1:13, and behind KCAC ethic.” and the hour was early (8 a.m.), close to his career best of 28:57. the point of the season where teams Friends and Tabor. Lobmeyer finished in front of four of the seven Bulldog partici- Just behind him was freshman whoever is ‘on’ that day will The leader of the Bulldog pack Shobe for the first time this sea- pants ran season bests at what Jeff Ford, who also ran a new shine, but personal bests will was Jeff Ford. Ford finished 31 son with a time of 25:14.4 to was one of the toughest collegiate season best of 29:12. Freshman become a little harder to come by with a time of 29:41.9. Right Shobe’s time of 25:28.6. Both meets of their season. Jacob Merrick just missed his because times are so good behind him was Jacob Merricks, women showed dramatic The Bulldogs leave campus on personal best by 13 seconds, already,” Smith said. “We reacted who came in 38th. His time was improvement over the previous Homecoming, Saturday, Oct. 9, to clocking in at 30:08. Freshmen well to the large number of run- 29.55.5, a 1:18 improvement. meet. participate in the Kansas Andrew Paull and Chad Richert ners, and will be better as a team Bryan Grosbach ran a time of “If we continue to improve like Wesleyan Invitational at Bill ran 30:53 and 32:13, breaking because of the experience.” 30:19.3, which put him in 41st we have shown this past week, Burke Park in Salina. both personal bests, by 15 sec- Nearly all of the runners posted place. Andrew Paull finished 51st we can be a factor in the upper “It’s good to run in conditions onds and 1:18. season best times, on Saturday, in 31:45.9. Chad Richert made half of the conference by the like these early in the season In the women’s 5K race, sopho- Sept. 25. The Harriers traveled to the greatest improvement time KCAC championships,” Smith because they might have to face more Bethany Lobmeyer finished the Marion Reservoir, in wise, taking 4:33 seconds off his said. them in the very important races,” just ahead of senior Mandy Hillsboro, at the Tabor previous time, clocking in at The conference championship head cross country coach Dave Shobe. Both girls ran improved Invitational meet. 33:31.1. will be held at Ottawa University Smith said about the Oklahoma by at least 30 seconds with times Although McPherson doesn’t “The men’s team ran together on Oct. 30 the race will begin at State Jamboree. of 25:40, and 25:55.“We are at have a women’s team, both better than they have this season, 10 a.m. that morning.

Men’s soccer stands 3-2 in KCAC SPORTS BRIEFS Crist Named KCAC Libero of the Week VICTORIA SALAS remained 0-0. Soon after McPherson College a 2-0 “We were just outclassed Sophomore Kelsey Crist receives 2nd KCAC Spectator Staff the half, however, freshman loss. by that team,” said Bray of Honor forward Talon Tripp found Statistics showed that the the tough loss. Ratzlaff Named KCAC Defensive The McPherson College sophomore mid fielder Matt Bulldogs actually out-shot Despite the score, Coach Player of the Week men’s soccer team is off to Herber who put the ball in the opposing team. “We Quint and the team were a good start in conference the back of the net, putting just have to finish those up pleased with their perform- Senior line backer honored for defensive effort play. Although the the ‘Dogs on the board. top,” Coach Quint said ance and determination that Two McPherson College athletes were recognized Bulldogs have a 4-8 record Shortly after that, Sterling about the statistical fact. night. for their efforts in the KCAC this past week. overall, they now stand broke through McPherson’s The men took on The Bulldogs grabbed a Sophomre Libero Kelsey Crist received her second with a 3-2 record in the defense, tying the score 1- Oklahoma Baptist win at Kansas Wesleyan’s honor of the season while senior line backer Jared KCAC conference with 1. With just a few minutes University, ranked No. 24 field on Sept. 28. The men Ratzlaff was rewarded for his defensive efforts victories against Kansas to play, junior forward in the latest NAIA poll, and dominated the Coyotes to against rival Bethany in last Saturday’s game. Wesleyan, Sterling and Austin Bray made an lost 4-1. Anyone who saw end up with a 7-1 result. Crist averaged 6.73 defensive digs per game Southwestern. The attempt but was blocked by the game knows it wasn’t a The ‘Dogs slammed 46 against Tabor, University of Saint Mary , and Bulldogs take on Central Sterling’s keeper. Freshman landslide defeat. A majority shots at the KWU keeper, Bethany. With her 74 digs in these three games she Christian College at 8 p.m. forward Alex Meyers of the OBU players were putting McPherson College helped her teammates win two of the three matches. in McPherson Stadium in a recovered the ball off the recruited out of Brazil, up 7-0 at half time. Ratzlaff was credited with nine solo and ten assist- Homecoming match-up. block to put it past Sterling, Zambia, and Kenya, mak- However, the men lost the ed tackles in the one-point victory over Bethany Battling constant rain and completing the 2-1 victory ing for extremely tough second half, allowing a College last Saturday. winds at Wednesday’s over the Warriors. competition. KWU goal and not capital- Head Coach David Cunningham is pleased with game against Tabor The Bulldogs suffered Thirteen minutes into the izing on any of their oppor- Ratzlaff’s defensive efforts over the past two years College, the Bulldogs their first conference loss first half, the international tunities. when he transfered from Coffeyville Community found it difficult to defeat on Oct. 2 to Ottawa team earned its first goal. “For the last week we College. the Blue Jays. In the end University on Mac’s home There was 18:25 left until have done nothing but the Bulldogs fell to Tabor field. half time, and OBU scored offensive training and in a tough 0-1 loss. The game was decided by two more goals with a tonight it really paid off,” info about game will go defensive strength. Halfway minute and a half in said Coach Quint. here along with statement in to the first period, between. The Bulldogs In their opening KCAC from player or coach Ottawa broke through finally scored with 9:25 left match of the season, the The Bulldogs came away McPherson’s defense and in the second half. Chris Bulldog men defeated with a 2-1 victory over the pulled away with a 1-0 Sweatman floated a ball Southwestern 1-0 at on Oct. 4. lead. In an attempt to tie the into the box off of a free McPherson Stadium. The road victory improved score, the Bulldogs played kick to junior forward Robert Magana-Garcia, the Bulldogs’ record to 3-1 top heavy offensively, Austin Bray to make the who passed it to Myers, in the KCAC. exposing a lesser defense. score 3-1. The score was started the goal. From the The game didn’t pick up With 2:10 left to play, finalized 4-1 with six min- corner flag, Myers crossed much until the second half, Ottawa capitalized on the utes left to play due to a it into Bray to score the Kelsey Crist Jared Ratzlaff as the score at half time opportunity to hand defensive mistake. lone goal. 8 CAMPUSCAMPUS NEWSNEWS OCTOBER 8, 2004 Mac students sing at Renaissance Festival NEWS BRIEFS Students JESSICA FOULKE including shopping, eating warned of Spectator Staff and other musical and the- “burning atrical shows. Renaissance Festival pro- Rebecca Stover, sr., rubber” vides fun and education for Quinter, is one of several LaMonte Rothrock, musicians students who has performed dean of students, Eighteen McPherson at the Renaissance Festival notified students via College students traveled for four years. She says she email of a problem 200 miles and 500 years has looked forward to it back in time, on Sept. 26. every year and that each with people spinning They leapt out of 2004 and year has been a completely out their tires on stepped into the world of different experience. campus property. 1504 at the Kansas City “It’s fun to get all dressed It’s not a big prob- Renaissance Festival. up in character,” Stover lem, Rothrock said. To uphold a 25-year tradi- said, referring to her This issue was actu- tion, the McPherson favorite aspect about the ally raised by offi- College Renaissance trip. “It’s not just a per- cials in the auto Troupe, consisting of the formance. We become a restoration program McPherson College Singers part of history.” because of the poor and a trumpet trio, traveled Steve Gustafson, profes- reflection it causes, this year to a celebration of sor of music at McPherson even though the cul- a time long ago. They had College, organized the trip. four separate performances, He agrees that it is a great prits are not always auto restoration stu- singing and playing for opportunity for students to COURTESY PHOTO hundreds of festival-goers experience the costuming, Seth Schoming,Rebecca Stover, Joel Grosbach Jeremy Hoffman, Lara Lichty, Althea dents. throughout the day. food, crafts and arts of the Harding, and Lois Davidson singing at Rennaisance festival. Burning rubber on Between performances Renaissance period. campus is consid- and at the end of the day, “It pushes the group to be multiple performances, the bonding experience, as well to become closer and ered vandalism, the group had time to ready for a public perform- improvements can be easily well, Gustafson said. It can solidify the group for a bet- Rothrock said. The explore the different fea- ance earlier than normal,” seen.” be a way for students who ter sound. black marks left on tures the festival offers, Gustafson said, “and with The annual trip serves as a do not know each other the streets and side- walks make visitors THE WEEK OF THE WOMAN question the kinds of Degree completion program activities that occur SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF OCT.18 on campus. TRICIA RICHTA increase men’s awareness grows to 30 students If caught, offenders Editor in Chief of women’s issues. Men can choose to either can get breast cancer, too, clean the marks The Week of the Woman, she said, and often it is the MALLORY YUNGEBERG program, students must plete the degree if a stu- themselves or pay a a time to focus on the spir- man who first finds a lump Spectator staff already have an associate dent enters the program fine so campus it, energy, creativity, and in the woman he loves, so of arts, associate of sci- with all other require- employees can clean beauty of being a woman, it is important that men do Although McPherson ence degree, or 64 college ments satisfied. it. has been scheduled for Oct. not ignore these issues. College is primarily a res- semester hours. The class- McPherson College had “It’s not a big issue, 18-22, said Kelli Johnson, “They may be women’s idential college for tradi- es are offered on the four graduates in the but we wanted to personal counselor. issues, but women’s issues tional age students, the McPherson College cam- Degree Completion address it so people Johnson said she hopes to effect everybody,” Johnson college is in its second pus and on the Program on May 23, know up front what increase awareness among said. year of offering a degree Hutchinson Community 2004. These students women about physical care, The week will include completion program for College campus. were Howard Wayne is expected,” breast cancer, what give-aways for the women non-traditional students. New classes begin every Blue, McPherson; Rothrock said. women’s bodies really look on campus. The week will McPherson’s R3 pro- five weeks, making it Stephanie Valentine, like and how they work, culminate with a pajama gram is for the adult convenient to start the Hutchinson; Terri Ridge, Tornado birth control, personal party for women on Oct. learner who is looking to program at any time. Hutchinson; and Heather recovery trip hygiene, skin care and just 22. There will be door complete his or her bach- The students take a class Baker, Chase. scheduled for about anything that comes prizes, bracelet making, elor’s of science degree in that lasts for five weeks, Currently 30 students Oct. 15 with being a woman. hand massages, a movie, business management. usually earning three are enrolled in the pro- “I am very amazed at how maybe a guest speaker, and The program’s name is a credit hours. After the gram, but only 26 stu- A service trip is uneducated young women of course good food. reference to its marketing five weeks are over, stu- dents are actually taking planned for Oct. 15 are about themselves and The grand prize is a large tagline, “Return for your dents begin a new class classes this five-week and 16 in Hallam, their bodies,” Johnson said. gift certificate to Creative degree. Reinvest in your that lasts for another five period, said Jessica NE to help the com- Johnson said she hopes to Hairlines for a makeover or goals. Revitalize your weeks. Brown, director of the R3 munity recover from increase women’s aware- pampering. community.” This program takes less program. an F-4 tornado that ness of themselves and to To be eligible for the than two years to com- nearly obliterated the town on May 22. Only seven of the 170 homes in the Replogle completes ministry team town are able to be repaired. Hallam is AMY GEORGE 20 miles south of student body taking advan- Lincoln. Spectator Staff tage of the service opportu- Replogle starts The rest have been Winds of change are nities that the ministry E-Prayer Web condemmed and blowing across the Mc- offers. have to be totally In response to the Pherson College campus— Historically, the Brethren rebuilt. Most of the number of prayer con- new students, new dining church and McPherson families affected room options and new fac- College share a connection cerns that have sur- earn below the medi- ulty just to name a few. which made Shawn Flory faced on campus, an income and are Campus ministry also has a Replogle, co pastor at the Shawn Flory Replogle, new look to accompany the McPherson Church of the campus pastor, has underinsured. unchanging philosophy Brethren, a natural choice started the McPherson A group of students behind the program. to be involved in the min- College E-Prayer Web. will be leaving Friday Campus ministry pro- istry. “This would be a at 5:30pm and grams continue to offer Joining Replogle on the COURTESY PHOTO quick, easy way to let returning Saturday support and encouragement ministry team are Kelli Shawn Flory Replogle, a member of the new campus persons who are will- night. to students as they grow in Johnson, who provides ministry team, enjoys planning and implementing cre- ing to be in prayer To help it costs $30 spirituality and service. counseling and support, and ative worship services. In this recent sermon at the know about situations and there are only That part of the ministry Tracy Stoddart, who coor- McPherson Church of the Brethren, Replogle spoke as of concern of joy/hope two spots left at this has not changed. What has dinate service opportunities the Apostle Paul, writing his followers from prison. related to those of us time. Special skills changed is the current for students. on campus,” Replogle are not required to three-person team approach Being involved with the of needs,” Johnson said. Among other opportuni- said. that will hopefully better campus ministry team is “There is no doubt in my ties that Stoddart has in the help out. Those “connected” serve the students both per- simply an extension of mind that this opportunity works is a trip to Nebraska will generally be pray- sonally and spiritually. what she already does, to part of the Campus in October to help a small Pilates offered Lamonte Rothrock, dean Johnson said. Ministry team is a contin- community devastated ear- ing for tests and of students, who oversees “I have always offered ued part of where God lier this year by a tornado. exams and the safety every Monday campus ministry programs, counseling and support, and wants me to be”. “Some other hopes I have of athletes, Replogle starting Oct. 18 said the changes only bring when students bring up the Stoddart said she is hop- for this year include build- said. Prayer requests improvements to an already subject, spirituality ing the service opportuni- ing a relationship with the directly relating to the important program. The becomes a very important ties and activities that she local Habitat for Humanity students, staff and fac- Memorial hospital new three-person approach part of our discussion,” directs will help students and coordinating an alterna- ulty of McPherson and Hess fitness evolved from three major Johnson said. “In that sense find their own paths by tive spring break, which College are encour- centerare offering factors. “Creative ways of I am not doing anything helping others. would be focused on some aged but those falling free pilates classes handling budget issues, uti- new.” “For me, my faith is service for a week’s time,” under a more trivial for anyone that is lizing resources already What is new, says defined in large part by Stoddart said. category should be interested. available, and keeping the Johnson, is her contribution service,” Stoddart said. Replogle and the other avoided. They will be held in Brethren connection” all to the weekly chapel servic- “Being a part of the campus team members expressed Students with prayer the little gym on contributed to the change to es offered on campus, and ministry team and provid- their desire to help the stu- concerns can send Mondays from 6:30- the program, Rothrock said. consequently her interest in ing opportunities for stu- dent body in any way they them to Replogle at 7:15 starting Oct. 18. Ideally, Rothrock said, the finding an actual location to dents to grow and develop can. They encourage stu- [email protected] Those that go changes will lead to an hold chapel services as stu- their own faith and spiritu- dents to contact any one of du or shawn.replogle@ enhanced relationship with dents have expressed their ality through service is them with their needs and should wear comfort- sbcglobal.net and he able clothes. There the Church of the Brethren desire for one. something I’m passionate concerns -or just to talk. will forward them to will be mats provid- both locally and nationally, “I got this job and have about. I am thankful that I The team wants students to “connected” individu- ed. a larger portion of students been repeatedly blessed, have the opportunity to know that there is someone als. being involved with spiritu- allowing me to be available help the campus communi- here for them. al activities, and the entire to students for a wide range ty in this way”.