VOLUME 89, ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER 5, 2004 Bulldogs need The McPherson College victory against Friends PECTATORPECTATOR University SS SERVING TO INFORM A COMMUNITY – SINCE 1916 HALLOWEEN HAUNTS CAMPUS New residential NEWS BRIEFS Blood drive scheduled for requirements in place Nov. 19 The blood drive will KATE DEPUTY take place in the small FINANCIAL AID CHANGES FOR OFF CAMPUS Spectator Staff FRESHMEN AND INCOMING STUDENTS gym on Nov. 19. It will run from 9 a.m. to 2:15 A new financial aid policy Students classified as dependents have to be 23 on official p.m. is intended to emphasize enrollment day to live off campus that year. In order to give blood the importance of the on- Dependent students who decide to live off-campus lose $3,500 donors must be at least campus experience in ful- from financial aid starting next spring. filling the college’s mission These policy changes only effect this year’s freshmen and 17 years-old and weigh and to give financial aid future freshmen. more than 110 pounds. preference to students who They must not have any choose to live on campus, enhance the overall educa- services such as housing existing health problems says college officials. tional experience for stu- and food service is an or have donated in the The new policy, which dents. Keeping upperclass- important part of the col- last 56 days. goes into effect in the men on campus to serve as lege’s income and makes it spring semester, is tied academic and leadership possible to improve servic- It is recommended closely to a revised residen- role models for underclass- es that benefit all students, that donors get a good tial requirement that applies men is crucial to the quality he said. The college needs night’s sleep and not only to current freshmen of the residential college to be “taking advantage of skip any meals before and all future classes. experience, Rothrock said. all resources,” Rothrock donating. The new financial aid pol- “The college believes that said. After donating they icy specifies that those stu- in addition to the classroom A recent press release dents who are classified as setting, substantial learning from Williams outlined the should not lift any heavy dependents under federal occurs within the residen- new financial aid policy objects or do any physi- financial aid guidelines and tial life of the campus,” that now accompanies the cal activity for about five who choose to live off cam- said Carol Williams, direc- student housing policy. The hours. They should also pus in accordance with the tor of admissions and release explains the col- drink extra liquids. provisions of the existing financial aid. lege’s intent to reserve It is recommended PHOTOS BY COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS student housing policy will Rothrock said that more financial aid to award Top: Nicholas Van Buren,soph., Annandale and experience a $3,500 reduc- enhancing McPherson as a to students who choose to that students reserve a Tyler Hunt, soph., Lyons, dress as Dumb and tion in institutional finan- residential campus also live on campus. one-hour slot with Dumber for Halloween. cial aid. helps students make con- No aid that has already Rebecca Stover at Bottom: Lisa Sader,jr., Salina and Julie Wondra, The residential policy that nections that will provide been awarded will be taken extension 7605 to give jr., Great Bend dress up for Halloween. went into effect for the gateways into the real away, Williams release blood, but walk-ins are class entering in the fall of world and contribute to the explained, but freshmen also welcome. 2004 states that all students college’s intent to be an “dependents” who choose except those who are mar- excellent career-oriented to live off-campus begin- If anyone has any ried and/or have depend- liberal arts institution. ning next spring can expect questions about giving ents, who live at home with However, Rothrock said, to have $3,500 removed blood they can contact Bush to retain parents, or who are at least the college is also looking from their institutional Stover or visit www.red- 23 years of age on the offi- at both the housing policy financial aid package. cross.org. cial day of enrollment for and the new financial aid All students who will be the semester are expected policy from the financial affected by the policy office for to live on campus and standpoint. change have already been Church of the enroll in the college meal This semester, approxi- notified in writing, Brethren plan. mately 280 students live on Williams said. LaMonte Rothrock, dean campus, Rothrock said. Exemptions to the resi- featured on TV another term of students, said the Dorm capacity is nearly dential policy may be for Christmas changes in student housing 500. granted but are purely situ- special DANE KINKEAD votes. In the 2000 elec- policy were initially moti- “We need to be filling the ational. Exemption requests Spectator Staff tion, President Bush won vated by a need to keep space we have,” Rothrock must be submitted in writ- the Electoral College, upperclass leadership on said. ing to the dean of students. CBS has invited the Americans went to the but lost the popular vote campus as well as to Revenue from residential Church of the Brethren polls in record numbers to Al Gore. In this elec- to air its Christmas Eve on Tuesday to choose tion, however, Bush won Service. The taping will the next President of the the popular vote by Students learn proper United States, and after nearly four million be held at Bethany months of campaigning votes, giving him a solid Theological Seminary in and with the world victory meal etiquette Richmond, Ind. on Nov. watching, Americans re- Kerry conceded the 23, 2004. It will air on elected President George election on Wednesday, Christmas Eve at 11:35 AMY GEORGE W. Bush to a second calling the President to people,” Mehl said. “I was glad I got p.m. - 12:35 a.m. east- term. end the race. The two Spectator Staff invited. It was a great learning experience “I think it’s good Bush congratulated each other, for me. I didn’t know not to eat a lobster ern standard time. won, because America and talked about the Picture it. You are in the running for a with a curly Each year CBS invites doesn’t need a change in importance of unifying great job, and your prospective employer tail, especially a male one. Mike a different church to leadership during a the country. invites you to a dinner at a nice restaurant (Schneider) was a terrific host.” host the Christmas spe- war.,” said Nathan Like many other with the others who are in the running for Michael Schnieder, vice president of cial Becerra, fr, Kansas City. Americans, junior Tim that same job. What can you do to make advancement, facilitated the evening’s DVD and videotapes “I personally wish the Benyshek, Agenda, was the best impression possible? activities and Penny Selzer catered the results had turned out relieved that the Knowing a little about restaurant eti- meal. The delicious five-course menu will be made available differently,” said sr. Democratic contender quette and your role as a dinner guest consisted of crackers and pate, asparagus with behind-the-scenes Daniel Butler, Eldora. decided to concede could go a long way in landing you that and ham crepes with white cream sauce, footage of the making of Andrea Gonzalez, sr., rather than contest the job. Where can a college student learn tomato dill soup, filet mignon and lobster the service. A Web site Elizabeth, Colo., said election in the courts. those skills, however, when the three with mashed potatoes and vegetables and with more information she is “excited that Bush “I’m glad that square meals are enjoyed in the school a caramel pecan tort for dessert. The will be available. is President.” (President) Bush won, cafeteria? meal, which would easily be worth $60 in The President defeated and I am glad that we There is help for the meal etiquette a restaurant, was offered to students for Sen. John Kerry with 51 didn’t have a repeat of challenged in the form of a power dining $15. Mac to host percent of the nation’s Florida from 2000,” said experience, also known as the Protocol Chris Wiens added that some of the 1A-4A boys’ popular vote, with Kerry Tim Benyshek, jr., Dinner, like the one held last Thursday other topics highlighted at the event were receiving 48 percent. A Agenda. evening at The Upper Room in down- the role of the host and the guest at func- state soccer record 59 million voters In 2000 the election town McPherson. tions, the table settings and what utensil tournament cast their ballot for the was up in the air for The meal was offered to McPherson to use when, the correct passing of food, President, making him over a month until the College students, faculty and local busi- what to do if you don’t like the food and The 1A-4A boys’ state the first president since Supreme Court ruled 5-4 ness leaders, and was meant to be a general restaurant etiquette. soccer tournament will 1988 to receive a major- that President Bush mutually beneficial and informative expe- The Business Club helped sponsor the be hosted at ity of the popular vote in should win the state of rience for the 44 individuals who attend- event, and Chris Wiens said there is a McPherson College a Presidential election.