. ' I I ARMY E-NROLLM·ENT ·UP Gwen Lange provisions that they could be sent to New pie are scared right now, they are still been talk of a draft being necessary. The Staff Writer York. prompted to serve their country because of current number of enlisted men and People enlisted in the Army. · a feeling of pride and obligation. These woinen will be high enough to sustain the Since the _attacks on the World Trade In what has been seen througp.Qut,,:. ,, :~ emqtions are the major cause of the country during this stage of war. However, Center and the Pentagon on September 11, history as the ultimate show· of.patriotism; } increase in the number of civilians enlist­ if the Army should eventually require a there has been an outpouring of American Americans flocked to their local recruiting ·. ·' ing." draft, only men would be expected to ~ign As of October 1, there were 1.3 mil- · up; women would have the option of · patriotism. As OF OCTOBER f, THERE The A,nerican flag has suddenly lion people in America's Army, including refiiining. · . WERE f .3 MILLION PEOPLE resumed its revered position as the icon of 480,000 active.duty soldiers, 565,000 , Many view the increase in the num­ SERVING IN OUR ARMY American pride and the symbol of Guard and Reserve personnel and 225,000 ber Of Army enlistm~nts and contributions American freedom. American citizens have centers to enlist in the Army, the Marines, civilians. The Arniy functions as the largest to our national defense power as one of the .gone through considerable effort to provide and the Air Force. This flood of people service component of the nation's Armed good things to come from the attacks on ~heir help whenever it may be needed. entering the Army has been welcomed Forces, with 40% of all Department' of our country. Over $60 million has been donated because in recent years different branches Defense personnel. With devoted American service men to the families who lost loved OJ}es iil the of the Armed Forces have seen a gradual But will those numbers be large and women stationed around the world, the attacks. During the weeks that foHowed the decrease in the number of annual enlist­ enough to support America for the duration nation may feel a certain sense of security. tragedy, people overwhelmed local Red ments. of the war? Regardless of those who intend to destroy Cross stations around the country as they Sgt. Steve Raddolph, of the Crystal The public anxiously asks the ques­ our freedom and way of life, Americans waited to give blood. Hastily a_ssembled Lake Recruiting Office for the Armed tion, "Will there be a draft?" The local prove that that they will fight to defend - organizations came up with a variety of Forces says, "Although the American peo- officials say that at this point, there has not · these liberties. VVOMEN'S SOCCER VVINS REGIONAL­ HEARTBREAKING L 'OSS ·TO IOWA CENTRAL Joe Lacdan "We had [Iowa Central] broke," Cruz Region championship win over DuPage on Sports Editor said. "They were fighting with each other." Oct. 27, the Hawks found support from its · Iowa Central (17-2-0) bounced back ,front line to help leading sco.rer Kristina Victory literally fell out of the to score a lucky goal when Central's Beth Bratt. Harper women's soccer team's grasp on . Lauver bounced a shot off of Hawk goal­ Bratt, who ranks among the national Nov.4. keeper Rene Tarosky with-about 10 min- leaders in scoring with 43 goals, received Looking to extend the best season in . utes remaining in regulation. Central mid­ heavy coverage and got few good looks at _school history, the Region Champion fielder Linda James scored the winning the goal. & Hawks dropped a 4~3 heartbreaker to Iowa goal on a breakaway. Players such as Kaplin, Jessica Central College in their opening contest of . Reczek and Krolak found ways to generate the District B Tournament at Chicago THE GAME WAS offense when team's marked Bratt. Heights. While the Iowa Central contest puts a After trailing 2-0 at halftime, Harper · OURS TO WIN. devastating ending on an outstanding sea- · rallied to score three goals in a four-minute son, this year's· Hawk·squad has set the span in the second half. Lindsey Krolak True to the Hawks season, Harper standard for future teams. gave the Hawks (18-2-0) a 3-2 advantage. once again outshot its opponent; getting 29 The 2001 Hawks set records in goals Hawk midfielder Jessica Wokas rico­ shots to Central's 12, but failed to capital- scored, goals-against-average and wins. chetc;;d a shot into the net and appeared to ize on quality chances. , Bratt leaves Harper as the school's all-time give the Hawks a 4-2 lead. But officials · Center midfielder Jessica Kaplin, leading scorer. waved the goal off. who started in goal for the Hawks, capjtal­ "I was so proud of coaching them · Hawks coach Dwayne Cruz said the ized on a penalty kick, but Tarosky missed this year it's been outstanding," Cruz said. ·• ball bounced so quickly, the referees may her shot at a later PK. · "To break the records we broke this year is not have seen the ball cross the goal line "The game was ours to win,"Cruz just phenomenal. They've made the mark. I arid they decided to rule no-goal. Despite a disappointing loss to Iowa · said. "I give Iowa Central credit ,for playing think it's a great accomplishment. "I'm After putting Iowa Central on its Central, Kristina Bratt and the rest of us all out. We were the better team - we . very proud to say I've coached them." heels, this unexpected event would shift the Hawks showed exceptional talent and just didn't finish our chances.." the momentum. grit this season. In Saturday's loss and in Harper's 3-1 THE HARBINGER PAGE2 NOVEMBER 12,2001 PRESIDENT'·s ROLLINS' RAMBLINGS Paul RoUins two-pronged hope they can raise their Columnist G.P.A.s and, finally, get spotted by a pro­ PLACE gram that needs running backs. The Boys of Autumn Dr. Robert Brender Cliff Pawlak, one of the few second-year College President Otis Shannon had just gotten players, is a truly exciting receiver to knocked hard. For a full ten minutes he Jay watch. His style reminds one of a I have been scheduling meetings with on the turf of Harper Stadium, unmoving, Biletnikopf or Joey Getherall with his abil­ student organizations at least monthly as members of the coaching staff and a ity to get free and move with the ball. Like since f arrived at Harper College 3 112 doctor tried to revive him. Finally; a golden Getherall, he also plays safety. years ago. I was recently asked a series of spandex-covered leg moved. Shannon grad­ Unfortunately, when he was coming out of questions about these meetings, and ually sat up and finally wobbled off the high school, no Division I teams were thought I would share the questions and field with the assistance of two looking for 5' 10" wide receivers. That is answers with all of you. teammates. their loss because this young man has tal­ Like all others in the stands, I sighed ent. However, h.e has no intent of playing Why do you meet with students? with relief as he moved to the Harper football after he leaves Harper this spring. bench. As it was, I had a proprietary inter­ Wally Stoklosa had experience play­ I meet with...students to connect on an of the track, tennis co~rts and gym .I then est in Otis in that last home game of the ing Division I football at St. Francis in informal basis. It allows me to be out of asked several Board Members to tour the year against Rock Valley. Having been Elgin. He also had a taste of football poli­ my office and focused on the real business facilities. I am happy to say that these areas involved in Division I football in the past, I tics at that level where the standing of the of the College--teaching and learning. The have just undergone some much needed was aware of the duplicity and politics that "sponsor" may play-as important a role as connection with the students is what makes renovation, which will not only benefit the could take place at that level. Was NJCAA a player's talent. So he transferred to the this job different from other CEO/adminis­ students, but also the community members football any different? Why would a young Harper program last year, and both he and trative positions. It is generally the high­ who use our facilities. man play junior college (JuCo) football? Harper have been lhe winners. As quarter­ light of my day. Before the game I spoke with John back, he sparks the offense making fre­ What is the most frequently asked Eliasik, the Hawks coach for over thirty quent use of Pawlak, Scott Pennock and What have you learned from these question? years. He suggested several reasons why Mike Larson as targets. Stoklosa also meetings and how have these meeting~ there were always football candidates. intends to hang up his cleats at the end of influenced the way you make decisions? The number one question that is Recognition by the administration or stu­ this season. asked by students is: "Why isn't Harper a dent body certainly was not among the rea­ Mike Larson is another player with l have learned that students are very 4-year College?" The simple answer is_that sons for playing.