StaT ifill/1 Palltme 82.12 ja,Illarp 26,1990 Field Hockey Vanishes? In 1986, the for- drawn a great deal of response from distributing handouts which ex- plained the specifics. The team merHoughtonCollege the Houghton student body. As of varsity baseball team Wednesday evening, the field went from playing on an empty field hockey team had accumulated with no onlookers to hosting games f#4- assumed that the in which fans filled the bleachers, rumors concerning its nearly 550 signatures demanding a -IA demise were strictly that the Board reevaluate the re- rooting enthusiastically. The field hockey team seems to be reaching hearsay. This year, members of the moval of the team. women's field hockey squad are The high response level should a level of great potential and matur- ity. So, why the change? making sure that they don't make not be surprising. Over the past The decision of the trustees is the same mistake. three years, field hockey has shed- especiallydisturbingconsideringthat In an effort to relieve the college ded its image as a bizarre and mis- they had promised to keep the field from a temporary financial strain, understood sport, and the season the Houghton Board of Trustees hasbeenfollowedbyagrowingoum- hockey program for at least three have decided to terminate the field ber of fans. IN 1988, the team spe- playing seasons without being re- hockey team, along with the cheer- cifically made an effort to educate its viewed. The team made every at- leading squad. This decision has fans to the rules of the game by tempt to remain within its budget, by raising money fortraveling expenses and cutting corners wherever pos- sible. The efforts of the team were quite successful, as the team fin- ished the past two years under the proposed budget by an average of $1150 perseason. Still,the trustees felt it necessary to oust the team. The field hockey team is made up of individualswho make valuable contributionstotheschool itself, and to the church natiorrwide. Among the 22 members are four Dean's list members, a number of College Re- publicanboardmembers, threetrack members,two Student Senate mern- bers, an AACE member, a Sunday School teacher, and a Youth for Christ member. (contimid in SEOKS, pal l) A scene from the past? tains that there are several levels to Sexuality a sexual encounterwhich ultimately reflect the image of God, and that Seminars mutual respect and appreciation in premarital sexual intercourse are ultimately not enough. Such a the- Scheduled tc ology, said Lastoria, cannot be d proved but has to be believed." a man sexuality, the psychodynamics Thursday'sseminarwilldealwith li . t of a sexual relationship, and the the decision processes and psy- F existenthealingprocessesforcases chodynamics of a sexual relation- V of sex-associated guilt. Each of ship. As a result, psychological P these aspects of human sexuality aspects of sex, Such as the power P will be treated individually in the and control balance in a relation- a r three consecutive sessions. ship, may be examined in some According to Lastoria, many of detail. the students who corrie to him for Friday's sessions will be helpful counseling have an extremely com- to those who have had past sexual k Michael Lastoria partmentalizedviewofsexuality and experiences and are currently hav- Photo by Chris Daniels tend to dissociate it from their rela- ing to contend with feelings of guilt tionship with God. Wednesday's or inadequacy. In this final session, This year's annual Counseling session will therefore discuss the Lastoria will seek to show that there Center Series will feature a three- place of human sexuality within is, in fact, forgiveness and healing jl day seminar on human sexuality Christian theology. Lastoria believes for those who may have a burden- t conducted by Dr. Michael Lastoria, that an understanding of the rela- some sexual past. t DirectorofCounselingServices. The tionship of human Sexuality to the As for follow-up, Lastoria says seminar will be held during chapel Divine is the key to a less frag- there is no formal plan yet. He has on Wednesday, January 31 through mented view of the sexual experi- emphasized, however, that the Friday, February 2, and will be sup- enceitseN. W,thinthis samediscus- counseling center will be available plemented by a less formal discus- sion, Lastoria plans to offer a posi- for anyone in need of assistance sion to be held in East Hall on live argument for abstinence from and suggests attending the evening Wednesday or Thursday evening. premarital sex. This argument main- session, entitled "Power and Con- The purpose of this years se- trol in Dating Relationships." In ries, according to Lastoria, will be to generate as much healthy discus- conclusion, thepurposeofthisyeafs Counseling Center Series is to sion about human sexuality as pos- sible. Far from merely giving ad- generate healthy discussion as well vice, Lastoria plans to discuss in as a better understanding of human depth the theological aspects of hu- sexuality and, as such, will depend on the reaction of the students. Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson OR NO? MY DUPLICATE '1 HOBBS, BETTER 11_ LOOK, 5) GUYS RAIE TO I'M TUE MADE DUPLICATES.' j WHAT AM I 1(1)e MOM iD STM IN HER£ AND BE REAL OR YEAR 2 66<NG ID DO" PUT our RE QUCT.' F MY MOM ANDS YOU HANE LETS PUT IT EXMA TABUE TO DO NUAT TO A VOTE. SEANSS. WAVE A I SAY.' . 1 2 18*Wil & 040 Winter Weekend Update Gospel y Oins 'Danids * A Comes The -Celebration of Seuss" sion 555. Winter Weekend is quickly coming Highlights of the weekend will -to WJSL together and will be providing stu- include a Seuss Silliness Study dents with entertainment, awards, Break on Thursday; a coffeehouse activities, and fun. Please note that on Friday evening; and snow sci.ilp- There's a change coming to the dates have been changed to tures, skiing contests, banquet, and WJSL, a change that assistant gen- February 22,23, and 24. Also, the Senate Spoton Saturday, as well as eral manager Dave Rhenow hopes Winter Weekend chapel will not be a Seuss trivia contest throughout will reflect diversity as well as open presentedon February9 asplanned the weekend. Autographed books listeners' minds to a different form of previously, but at a later date to be by Dr. Seuss himself will be distrib- culture and worship. Gospel music announced. uted as some of the prizes, along will be added to the college radio A competition between classes with a trophy for the class competi- station in approximately two weeks. will be held from February 19-24. tion winner. WJSL DJ Frank Armstead will air a Activities such as racquetball, bas- More information about Winter full hour of gospel music at 8:00 pm ketball, Pictionary, chess, jellowres- Weekend will be available shortly, on Saturdays. tling, poof foosball, and Dutch Blitz but should you have Armstead expressed hopes that will be held at various times and anyquestionsorcom- thehourwillgatheragoodresponse places. Look for posters and sign- ments, or simply wish i.a but explained that attracting listen- up sheets soon (okay, there's no to talk, call Chris »* ers is not the prime goal. -The pur- jello wrestling--we couldn't get a Daniels or Bill King at .JILd& pose and ministryof gospel music is big enoughval). For more informa- 567-8090. Long live I toupliftand be enjoyable," said Arm- the Grinch ... lion, contact Bob Smalley at exten- mead. During past African-American Cultural Exchange (AACE) chap- eis, Armstead perceived that some students do enjoy gospel music. He 5eND, ME stated that in no way is the "gospel hour trying to change the core of Houghton's environment. The mu- sic to be played is not just limited to African-American artists, Armstead stressed. Anyonewithgospel music 0 that would be beneficial to the gos- pei hour is urged to contact Arm- stead at CPO Box #66-he would be happy to add it to the agenda of the program. Jobs in Alaska HIRING Men - Women • Summer/ Year Round. CANNERIES, FISHING, LOGGING, TOURISM, CONSTRUCTION up to $600 weekly, plus FREE room and board. CALL NOWI Cal retindable 1-206-736-0775. Ext. 17364 FLATYFUS REX 3 Allet,111 Senate having the library open at 9:00 a.m. instead of 10:00 am on Saturday. Discusses Thischangewouldallowstudentsto studyon Saturdaymomingswithout having to wait for the library to open Hockey after breakfast. Also, CAB chair Mary Biglow For much of its first meeting of ing about participation," Chick said. reported that Winter Weekend has 1990 on Tuesday evening, January In response to this discussion, been moved from February 16-1710 23, the Student Senate discussed Senate passed a proposal to set up February 23-24 to avoid conflicting the administration's decision to drop apetitionagainstthisdecision. Later, with this semeste fs play, Our Town, the varsity field hockey program. it passed another proposal stating which begins on February 15. She According to Athletic Commit- that a letter will be written to the also reportedthatCAB is attempting tee representative Laura Hayes, the proper authorities voting «a strong to have contemporary Christian art- reasons for dropping field hockey opinion" against this decision. In- 4Kenny Marksperformal Houghton are financial; the college wants to cluded in this letter will be the rea- sometime in March. Finally, she addjuniorvarsitytearnsforwomen's sons for this opposition: 1) last said that the movies «To Catch a soccer and basketball, so they can't year, thefieldhockeyteamwasguar- Thief," 'The Emerald Forest,- and afford to keep the field hockey pro- anteed at least three more years of 'Plan 9 From Outer Space" have all gram going.