PAGE 8 * THE STERLING KANSAS BULLETIN * THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 The official student-run newspaper of Sterling College Volume 114 issue 10 Cafeteria concerns lead to student forum Ineffective By NATHAN WEST said. Staff Writer While the main meals can- sprinkler not be kept out long for stu- Throughout the semester, dents that arrive late, direc- students have noticed things tor of Dining Services Sherri system turns in the cafeteria that could use Gayman helps provide other some fixing. One of those is- kinds of meals. campus into sues is the amount of time that “In our contract we are told food is left out for students, to leave the main meals out water park particularly those who arrive from 11-1,” Gayman said. at the very end of lunch. “But from 1-4, we have the By TIM LUISI “It would be nicer if they soup, salad bar, and cooked Assistant Editor had the food out longer past to order grill out.” In increasing numbers 1 p.m., especially for kids in For students that would students and faculty have choir,” freshmen Brittany like more than one serving of found the walk across Westerman said. food, there is a limit as to how campus to be interrupted Another problem accord- many they can receive. by an unexpected enemy: ing to some students is the “We prepare plenty of food the Sterling College sprin- amount of food that is offered based on our budget amount,” kler system. if they want more than one Gayman said. “But we do Due to poor design by serving. have to limit the number of SSI in 2003 the sprinklers “Most of the time there is servings per each student so hit the sidewalks seem- enough food, but whenever that there can be enough for ingly as much as the grass, you want to have seconds, everyone.” making walking from one most of the food has been With the sandwich bar al- side of the campus to the taken up,” freshmen Calvin ready brought back, Gayman other without getting wet Allen said. is more than ready to hear an impressive feat of ath- Students are not short on feedback on other recommen- leticism. recommendations to offer to dations students have con- Some students have the café. cerning the café. found that the sprinkler “It would be nice if they had “The best thing to do is use issue causes more prob- more food choices, particu- the comment cards or e-mail lems than simple incon- larly the sandwich bar when myself at sgayman@sterling. venience. Junior Melzora the students could make the edu or our head chef, Quen- Despite efforts to keep up with the noon rush, students still Towne was attacked by sandwiches themselves,” tin Eason at qeason@sterling. find empty containers and long lines a part of their dining the sprinklers between sophomore Jarrett Stanton edu,” Gayman said. experience. Photo by Alex Lawhon-Bush Cooper and Kelsey, and causalities resulted. “I had dodged one THISWEEK sprinkler that was already on and working, when out Today. of no where, the sprinkler Love Sterling @ 8 p.m. heads pops on,” Towne Surprised by Faith @ 8:30 p.m. said. “It was aimed at the Karaoke Night @ 8:30 p.m. sidewalk and the angle A205 Bible Study @ 10 p.m. was such that it hit me in the face, and it actually Friday. really hurt since they’re Heritage Convocation @ 10 a.m. pressurized. It bruised my Ballet @ 7 p.m. - Upper Wilson eye. But, more costly, the The Quality of Life @ 8 p.m. water also hit the back of my laptop.” Saturday. While the laptop was The Quality of Life @ 8 p.m. not fully destroyed, the wireless adapter was hit, Sunday. resulting in over sixty dol- Chapel @ 8 p.m. - Christian Dashi- lars worth of damage. ell “Life on the Road” The cast of The Quality of Life rehearses a scene during the final week of practice. From left: Fortunately, the Ster- Water Aerobics @ 3 p.m. junior Samantha Davison, junior Kaedra Dixson, senior Marcus Mull and senior Stuart Par- ling College maintenance Foundations for Life @ 4 p.m. man. Photo by Alex Lawhon-Bush department recognizes Love, Sex, Relationships @ 7 p.m. the issue and is working Senior show season begins with Quality of Life to keep the water off the sidewalks. NEWSBITES By TAYLOR LIBBY intellectually,” Ireland said. “I entire play is trying to bring “The plan to fix the side- Karaoke Mocktail Night Editor-in-Chief wanted to do something that in all of the additional pro- walk watering will hope- The campus activities board would have some substance, duction values,” Ireland said. fully begin this winter,” is hosting a karaoke and Tomorrow evening The that would be both nice to “The set, lights, costumes, grounds keeper Michael mocktail night this evening Quality of Life, directed by se- watch as well as make us all a house personnel, techies, etc., Kaffrey said. “The reason in Upper Wilson beginning at nior David Ireland, will pre- little uncomfortable.” all have to be organized and for most of the watering is 8:30. miere in Culbertson audito- The content of the play is not delegated.” because some of the side- There will be an open mic rium at 8 p.m. suitable for young children, Along with all of the pro- walks were not yet on the for all of those wishing to Written by Jane Anderson, but Ireland said that the theme duction details that must be plans during design, and show off their talent, and The Quality of Life follows two of death is countered by some- dealt with, Ireland said the the wrong sprinkler heads mocktails for those who wish couples who are dealing with thing much more powerful. cast’s busy schedules and the have been used and lack to sit back and relax. death in very different ways, “I really hope everyone limited time to rehearse was the ability to adjust.” one’s only daughter was re- picks up on the theme of love also a challenge. Though the problem as Gambino’s Fundraiser cently raped and murdered, as the sustaining force in our “I know that there is a lot been clearly identified, The Cultural Diversity class while the other is dealing with lives, that without it there is no going on campus, but we fixing the sprinklers won’t is raising money for its soup terminal cancer and suicidal Quality of Life,” Ireland said. started with less than a month happen overnight. kitchen project. Show your thoughts. This is Ireland’s first time anyway, so distractions were “The solution to the support by grabbing one of Ireland said he was drawn directing a full length produc- kind of bothersome,” Ireland problem will be to replace the flyers around campus and to this play because of the tion and said he was surprised said. the old sprinkler heads eating at Gambino’s tonight strong reaction he had when by how many different thing After weeks of rehearsal, The with new ones that are where %20 of your purchase he first read it. must come together at once. Quality of Life will hit the stage fully adjustable,” Kaffrey will go to the soup kitchen. “It really impacted me emo- “One of the most challeng- tomorrow night at 8 p.m. said. tionally and challenged me ing things about directing an Additionally, this will become less of an issue as the fall semester draws Blog site launched to reach prospective students to close, as after the first freeze of the year, which By EMILY GRAHAM The intent of nel is for prospective students that are look- should happen very soon, Staff Writer social network- ing to get more of a feel of the SC life, wheth- the sprinklers will be shut ing is to create er they are learning about the College for the off. community, so it should be no surprise that first time or they are seriously considering “Sterling College works Sterling has been taking advantage of this attending, or anywhere in between,” Con- very hard to offer a clean, trend. trucci said. well groomed park-like Recently, a number of blogs have been A group of six Sterling students are using setting for all students,” popping up concerning life at Sterling Col- their skills of expression to tell prospective Kaffrey said. “In the lege. The Tumblr blog site, “We are Sterling” students about the SC community. Contrucci spring we will resume is a marketing concept based on social net- said she thinks that this is a great opportu- watering but on a normal working. Web Marketing Manager Sarah nity to “depict the college life in a new, fresh schedule that I am work- Contrucci said the new blog site was created and honest way.” ing to make hassle free for as another means of reaching prospective Check out the site, at http://wearesterling. students navigating their students, tumblr.com/ and find out if it is representa- way to class.” “The main focus on this networking chan- tive of your time at Sterling. Sterling Stir THE STERLING KANSAS BULLETIN * THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 * PAGE 7 stir.sterling.edu SPORTS Cross country preps for upcoming KCAC race QUICKSTATS Volleyball 11-19 By JARON HENSLEY 10/23 SC 3, Bethany 2 Staff Writer 10/27 Tabor 3, SC 1 The Sterling College cross 10/29 SC 3, KWU 0 country team will compete 11/01 Bethel 3, SC 1 this Saturday in the KCAC conference meet at Bill Burke Men’s Soccer 3-13-2 Park in Salina.