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Vol. 124 No. 21 April 6, 2011 w Since 1887 “Spera In Deo” Hope College w Holland, Michigan ARTS FEATURES SPORTS Andrea Gibson to read Ra Ra Riot headlines Knick Concert Tennis, track kick off seasons Poet and activist to grace Park The Hope College Concert Series welcomes Ra Ra Spring sports begin their seasons after spring train- Theatre stage Riot to the Knickerbocher April 11. ing. Page 5 Page 7 Pages 11-12 Cesar Chávez Campus mourns beloved professor lecture raises awareness of Madalyn Muncy said Kara VanOordt (’13). centrated on American litera- CAMPUS NEWS CO-EDITOR Young Tait made an impres- ture and 18th century literature, child labor sion on students from all disci- but now one of my loves is hip- Chris Russ The Hope community received plines. Even students who had hop literature and how music is CAMPUS NEWS CO-EDITOR tragic news upon beginning its limited contact with her have literature,” Young Tait said. spring break. Professor Jennifer commented about her bubbly Not only was Young a distin- In Michigan and in eight other Young Tait of the English de- persona and fun-loving attitude. guished scholar, but she was also U.S. states, March 31 is not only partment suddenly passed away “I would always hear her laugh- committed to teaching. Students the birthday of César E. Chávez. March 19 following complica- ing from her office across the who came in contact with her It is also the César E. Chávez tions due to premature child- hall from the English Depart- said that she was always excited Day of Service and Learning. birth. She was 35 years old. ment. Plus, she had the coolest about whatever she was teaching This day is designed to celebrate Provost Richard Ray broke shoe collection, one a girl could and was excellent at engaging what Chávez accomplished by the news in an email to students, admire,” Celeste Norlander (’13) her students in her class topics. working as an advocate for the stating, “Though it is hard to see said. Her colleagues agree with nation’s migrant farm workers God’s will in something like this, Part of the Hope faculty since students. In the press release to protest the unfair working maybe we can find some com- 2002, Young Tait co-delivered the following Young’s death, Profes- Jennifer Young Tait conditions to which they were fort in the fact that Professor 2004 convocation address, was sor Julie Kipp said, “Jennifer was subjected. Young brought into this world a a recipient of the 2008 H.O.P.E. a devoted scholar who loved to life. She glowed with her excite- Each year, Hope College cele- baby boy named Solomon. He is Award, taught both literature do research, and who was always ment and enthusiasm for life brates this day with the César E. small and early, but thought to and creative writing classes and juggling multiple writing proj- and for her work, and it will be Chávez Lecture Series, an annu- be healthy with good prospects.” was committed to engaging con- ects, including creative writing dearly missed on this campus al event with no cost of admis- Her funeral took place Friday, versations in cultural diversity projects. She was a gifted teach- and in every place that she had sion that is open to the general March 25 at Grace Episcopal on campus through her prior in- er who started classes off with been,” VanOordt said. public. Church in Holland. volvement in student groups like musical jam sessions as a way to The Hope community con- “I think it’s fittingly appropri- Young Tait was full of laugh- Black Student Union. She was a create good energy and always tinues to grieve this loss of such ate that we take time on the last ter and radiated joy to all who respected scholar, delving into thanked students for their com- a dedicated teacher and vibrant day of March to remember the met her. Any student visiting aspects of African American lit- ments in discussion.” person. Campus ministries legacy of what I believe is one of the third floor of Lubbers Hall erature from Phillis Wheatley to Her legacy lives on in her son is planning a memorial event the major figures in the United can attest to hearing her “inside” hip-hop. Solomon Arthur, who is doing where students and faculty will States,” said Alfredo Gonzales, voice booming from her office. “I’ve always been interested in well after being treated at DeVos remember Young’s life and time dean for International and Mul- “Jenn was the funniest, most innovative scholarship -- things Children’s Hospital. According at Hope through prayer and ticultural Education at Hope. down-to-earth professor that I that no one is doing or has even to her colleagues and students, song. Details will be released as The event began with an intro- have ever had. She had a passion thought about doing,” Young Young Tait was anticipating soon as they become available. duction by Gonzales, which was about teaching her students that Tait said in the 2005-06 Hope motherhood with enthusiasm. Students are encouraged to followed by an original poem was unmatched and loved to College Catalog. “She was so excited about be- visit Hope’s counseling center or from Cecilia Jaime (’11) which share her knowledge and many “There are so many ways you ing a mother, and that passion campus ministries office if they expressed her personal belief experiences with her classes,” can move with English. I con- carried over to every area of her wish to talk about their grief. that the current conditions expe- rienced by Hispanic farm work- ers in America was comparable Asian Awareness Week focuses on Japan relief or equivalent to genocide. This Chris Russ president Melodie Gan. led to the presentation by the CAMPUS NEWS CO-EDITOR “We have also taken this op- keynote speaker, Norma Flores portunity to raise awareness of López. Hope College is teeming with what is happening in Japan and López works as the direc- organizations full of passionate help raise funds for people in the tor of the Children in the Fields students who often apply their affected areas,” Gan said. Campaign as a part of the Asso- creative energy to coordinate In light of the March 11 earth- ciation of Farmworker Oppor- and organize campus events. quake and tsunami in Japan, tunity Programs. She is working Almost always these events are a tragedy that has taken over to spread word of this campaign fun and often educational, and 12,000 lives and has left over and raise awareness for the state sometimes they serve to support 15,000 more missing, HAPA of child labor in the United a very important cause. Asian will be taking donations to raise States. She also has many per- Awareness Week at Hope Col- funds for disaster relief at all sonal ties to the issue which she lege is looking to fulfill all three events throughout the week. incorporated extensively in her of those criteria. This effort to raise funds for -Ja presentation. The event runs through April pan was particularly focused From shortly before her twelth 8 and consists of four events during Monday’s Sushi Night birthday, López worked in fields organized by Hope’s Asian Per- event where T-shirts were also with her family until she gradu- spective Association, in con- sold in an effort to bring in more PHOTO BY HOLLY EVENHOUSE ated from high school. She is a junction with other campus or- funds. SUSHI CELEBRATION AND FUNDRAISER—Monday was graduate of the University of ganizations. Tuesday saw a presentation by Sushi Night, an event that celebrated Japanese cuisine and also Texas Pan-American in Edin- “We are trying to educate the and discussion with Dr. Dai Sil raised money for tsunami and earthquake relief. burg. While she was there, she community on numerous Asian Kim-Gibson following a view- received a B.A. in communica- issues, history and experiences, ing of her documentary film “Si- tions and spent time studying at and also to introduce them to a lence Broken: Korean Comfort “I am looking forward for many people’s lives to this day. I the Universidad de Salamanca in few examples of Asian culture. Women.” This film tells the story all of the events of course. If I am also excited to see Dr. Dai Sil Spain. We want to encourage people of Korean women during World was to choose one, it would be Kim-Gibson,” Vice President of The primary ambition of her to become more globally aware War II who experienced abuse at the film and discussion event HAPA Annie Jang said. organization, and the focus of her and use Asian Awareness Week the hands of the Japanese Impe- on Tuesday.