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Vol. 124 No. 22 April 20, 2011 w Since 1887 “Spera In Deo” Hope College w Holland, Michigan ARTS FEATURES SPORTS TV on the Radio Seniors share suggestions Women’s tennis dominating Band’s new album shows con- Seniors of the Anchor staff offer words of advice and Hope women’s tennis sits atop the MIAA with an tinued progression. share memories of time at Hope. immaculate record. Page 5 Page 6 Page 11 Panel discusses Perspectives Series promotes diversity sexuality policy Chris Russ gan, Kaylynn Keedy (’11) ex- CAMPUS NEWS CO-EDITOR plained her motivation for at- Karen Patterson tending the presentation. CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Author, filmmaker and edu- “I’m interested in hearing the cator Jackson Katz gave a pre- male side of it because we always On April 11, members of the sentation entitled “More Than hear the female side. I work at a Hope community gathered at an A Few Good Men,” in down- women’s center so it’s always event titled “Demystifying Hope town Holland’s Knickerbocker just women all the time talking College’s ‘Position Statement on Theatre on Thursday April 15. about the issue. So it’s refresh- Human Sexuality’: The Begin- Throughout the course of the ing to hear a man that’s talking ning of a Conversation.” presentation, Katz took issue about it,” Keedy said. The panel discussion was with the term “women’s issues,” Katz spoke on a range of top- sponsored by the Programming Detroit natives Eminem and Kid ics, showing video clips from Committee on Issues of Sexual- Rock, the physical portrayal of films he has made, as well as doc- ity in an effort to continue ongo- men in action movies, and with umentaries that pertained to his ing conversations about the top- the Disney film, “The Beauty and subject matter. One of the first ic of sexuality and how it relates the Beast.” concerns he raised was in regard to Hope College. Katz is the co-founder of to the way male-female violence The event’s intent was to Mentors in Violence Preven- is discussed in America. provide an “opportunity to bet- tion, a program that a quarter of “Historically, the issues of do- ter understand” Hope’s position all NFL teams and a number of mestic and sexual violence and statement on human sexuality MLB now participate in. He has sexual harassment and sexual passed by the college’s Board of also introduced a similar pro- abuse against children have been Trustees in January. gram that is now being used by seen as women’s issues that some The panel was comprised the United States Marine Corps. good men help out with. I’m here of five members: Katie Sawyer His book, “The Macho Paradox: to say that I have a problem with (’11), Student Congress Presi- Why Some Men Hurt Women that frame of mind, and the very dent; Dr. James Herrick of the and How All Men Can Help,” act of calling gender violence a communication department; Dr. discusses the male role in pre- women’s issue is itself part of the David Myers from the psychol- venting male-perpetrated vio- problem,” Katz said. ogy department; Provost Dr. lence against women, the same Katz said the term “women’s Rich Ray; and Mary Bauman, a subject that was the focus of his issues,” gives men a chance to community member who served presentation. not pay attention. In addition, he on the Board of Trustees com- The Center for Women in said the term “violence against mittee that reviewed and revised Transition was one of the groups women,” avoided naming who the statement. PHOTO BY KAYLEIGH SCHNEIDER responsible for bringing Katz to committed the act of violence The panel fielded three pre- A stUDENT PErspECTIVE— Students and Holland com- Hope College. The center is a and instead suggested that the viously prepared questions be- munity members gathered at Lemonjello’s in Downtown West Michigan organization term be replaced with “men’s fore the floor was opened to Holland to share their experiences through song or poetry that acts as a haven for women violence against women.” questions submitted by audi- Wednesday at Open Mic night, part of the Perspectives Se- who have been the victims of Katz also took issue with the ence members. The initial three ries, an activism and advocacy week with events organized physical, emotional or sexual manner in which statistics were questions were “Which phrases by several departments and organizations at Hope. Pictured is abuse. of the policy do you support? Charity Taitt (’11) sharing her slam poetry. Before the presentation be- SEE KATZ, PAGE 2 Which ones make you uneasy?”, “Does the college have an obli- gation to provide guidance on Disability Awareness Week: education through experience moral areas, including issues on Madalyn Muncy advantage lay with the Pacers. day, Kristen sexuality?” and “What is gained SEE DISABILITY, PAGE 2 CAMPUS NEWS CO-EDITOR Meaning to raise awareness of Lambrides, an or lost in Hope’s presentation sports for those who are disabled, entertainment to the public as a result of this In the midst of Earth Week, the event took place Wednesday sign language G statement?” RAPHIC National Undergraduate Re- at the DeVos Fieldhouse. interpreter and The event was originally BY search Week and other events, The week began Monday with owner of Hand- E scheduled to be held in Maas Hope celebrated Disability a wheelchair challenge that in- made Sounds, MILY Auditorium but moved to D Awareness Week April 11-15. vited students, faculty and staff presented a AMM Haworth Inn to accommodate E The activities and events were to undergo a mobility impair- two-hour sign R more people. The audience was intended to raise awareness ment situation for either six, 12 language work- comprised solely of Hope stu- about a variety of disabilities and or 24 hours. Students were also shop that in- dents and faculty. Moderator help to educate the campus. able to gather information about cluded instruc- Mark Husbands explained that The highlight of this year’s several kinds of disabilities on tion in general the discussion was to help fur- Disability Awareness Week was Tuesday during a disability sim- sign language ther Hope’s understanding of a wheelchair basketball game ulation. Some disabilities are and signing to the issue of sexuality, not to ex- between the Grand Rapids Pac- noticeable, while others are con- music. Those plain to the general public. ers Wheelchair Basketball team cealed. Several disabilities that who attended PHOTO COURTESY OF HOPE PR The committee announced and a co-ed Hope team featur- often go unnoticed were dis- learned to sign “The Star-Span- phabet, we also learned words no future events, but multiple ing members of both the Hope played, as well as simulations in gled Banner.” for every letter of the alphabet. panel members encouraged fur- men’s and women’s basketball hearing and vision impairment Those participating found the It was a really fun experience, ther discussion of the topic both teams. and learning disabilities. event to be enriching, whether especially for people just learn- in large group settings and in Hope players were given brief Educational sessions about a they had previous experience ing. What I thought was most smaller group conversations. instructions on techniques and variety of disabilities took place with sign language or not. rule changes, but it seemed the throughout the week. On Mon- “Along with learning the al- SEE AWARENESS, PAGE 2 WHAT’S INSIDE NATIONAL 3 ARTS 5 FEATURES 6 VOICES 8 SPORTS 11 Got a story idea? Let us know at [email protected], or call us at 395-7877. 2 THE ANCHOR CAMPUS APRIL 20, 2011 THIS WEEK AT HOPE Budget crunch hits Hope students Students raise Wednesday April 20 Chris Russ awareness of Wind Ensemble Concert CAMPUS NEws CO-EDITOR 7:30 p.m., Dimnent Chapel. homelessness Gone Missing On March 7, Hope College Aleesa Ribbens 8 p.m., DeWitt Theater. Tickets are $10 STAFF WRITER for adults, $7 for seniors and faculty/ President James Bultman staff, and $5 for students. testified before the Michigan Green Coffeehouse House Subcommittee on Despite heavy winds and 30 8 p.m., Kletz. Visit with green campus Education to voice support for degree weather, students gath- representatives and enjoy live music. the Tuition Grant program. ered in the center of campus last Bring your own reusable mug for free He opposes a proposal by Gov. Thursday night for the fourth Coolbeans coffee! Take Back the Night Rick Snyder that would cut the annual Pine Grove Sleep-Out 9 p.m., Graves Hall. Sponsored by the Michigan Tuition Grant fund sponsored by Hope’s Habitat for Women’s Issues Organization. for private and public college Humanity.