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Weekends at the library is usually the quietest place on campus. Not so last Saturday, when VanWylen's automatic sprinkler system drenched thousands of science journals and references in the basement. Forty to fifty people headed the rescue effort in the basement that put books in danger of a waterlogged death. David Jensen, Director of Libraries, answered the library phone that afternoon, exhaustion evident in his voice. "At 9:08 this morning a sprinkler system pipe in the basement leaked." he said. "Thousands of gallons of water dumped onto the science reference and journal areas in the basement. At one point, the water on the floor was two inches deep." Kelly Jacobsma, Head of Public Services for the library, considers the campus lucky. "The leak was stopped within 20 minutes," she said. "Fortunately there were Physical Plant staff on campus when it happened, and so the sprinkler system was quickly shut off." Public Safety responded when the fire alarm was triggered automatically by the sprinkler system. The rescue team arrived to the disheartening scene of chunks of ceiling tile submerged in water. Shelves of science literature were dampened and wet. The rescue team managed to load between 5,000 and 7,000 books onto a refrigerated truck.
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W A T E R L O G G ED: Chairs sit on tables as wet/dry vacs are used to dry out the soaked library basement. The water extensively damaged carpeting and books. "The truck is taking the books to Skokie, II- -ting will have to be replaced." ' T h e basement will have to be recarpeted," linois, where it will be freeze-dried," he said. 'They will put the books in open lattice crates she said. "So we have to move yet more books, with a low temperature. Afterwards they place which means the disassembling and the reassembling of shelves." them in a vacuum." The basement of VanWylen will be closed for But the future of these books is still uncertain. "Some of the books were heavily dam- some time, but, said Jacobsma, "We will be pagaged," Jensen said. "It is impossible to assess ing, that is, retrieving books from the basement for students that need them." the damage right now. We will know later." The weary rescue team was provided lunch In the days that followed, the reason for the leak was discovered. "The pipes broke because by Phelps Dining Service. ' T h e response of the when they were installed, the wrong type of fit- campus community is the reason that the damting was put in," Jacobsma said. "Right now an age is not worse," he said. On Saturday, Jensen was asked if he and his outside contractor is examining the rest of the system. It turns out that there were many simi- staffers planned to take the next day off. "Nope," lar errors in the installation. Each incorrect fit- he said. "We re-open tomorrow."
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Turnout was pleasing for planners of Hope's first Veritas Forum, a symposium dedicated to exploring Christianity as "the Truth." "We were pleased with the turnout since we didn't know what to expect." said James Palmer ('98), member of the Veritas Planning Committee. Veritas consisted of a keynote address, drama performance and workshops that helped students, faculty and community members strive for a clearer understanding of their faith. "The main purpose of Veritas is to explore together, is there one truth that unites us all despite all of the diversity?", said Marc Baer, history professor and chairman of the planning committee. Some were happy with the content of the forum, while others felt
that the forum did not explore all angles of "the Truth." "We need to have an eternal perspective to look at life in general," said Tim Su ('97). "The forum was beneficial but lacked opposing viewpoints," said Matt Barton ( ' 9 7 ) . Barton expressed concern that the forum was focused around Hugh Ross. The forum began with a keynote address by Ross, a Ph.D. in astrophysics and the president of Reasons to Believe, who sought to prove that God exists scientifically and created the world. He used many sources, including Einstein's relativity formula as proof. "The Christian faith says that God creates independent of time," Ross said. Ross used this to support that creation, not evolution is how the Earth and universe came into being. Following Ross* lecture, a panel m o r e VERITAS on 7
The Black Coalition and Hispanic Student Organization will commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a lecture from nationally-renowned scholar Dr. Manning Marable. Marable, Director of the Institute for Research in African-American Studies and Professor of History at Columbia University in New York, will speak at the Jan. 20 service in Dimnent Chapel. Special music will be provided throughout the service by the Gospel Choir. A graduate of Earlham College, Marable is in a position to understand the fairly secluded liberal arts setting at Hope. "For Hope College to bring him to the area, it's n o t a b l e , " said Courtney Penn, Director of MultiCultural Life. Marable is well-respected in the political realm and is the advisor to the Congressional Black Caucus. A syndicated columnist in over
280 n e w s p a p e r s , M a r a b l e has played a prominent role in the development of multi-cultural programs on college campuses around the nation. He is also widely-published with numerous books including Speaking the Truth to Power and Affirmative Action and the Politics of Race. Academic journals and publications have published over 150 of his articles. "Dr. Marable is one of the most p o w e r f u l s c h o l a r s in A f r i c a n American studies in the country," said Penn said. Marable has been featured on MTV, Black Entertainment Television, C-SPAN, and a variety of other television programs. His syndicated column "Along the Color Line", is also broadcast on radio throughout North America. Marable's topic for the service will be "Beyond the Rhetoric of the Dream: Our Lives as Living Testimonies." The lecture will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a candlelight march to a reception in Maas Auditorium.
Congress plans o p e n f o r u m s STACYBOGARD campusbeat editor
Student Congress passed a bill last Wednesday that will help answer questions students have regarding Pull, C h a p e l , C a m p u s Safety, and the concerns over the distribution of their money. Forums will be held the third Monday of every month and are open to all students who are concerned about these issues. The idea of the f o r u m s was brought to attention by the Constituency Concerns Task Force, who felt that students needed more
of a voice regarding the numerous comments Student Congress has received about these topics. "We d o n ' t feel c o m f o r t a b l e speaking for all of the students," said Matt Fretz ('99), Student Congress representative. The forums will give students a chance to question those directly involved in each area. This inc l u d e s an a d - h o c c o m m i t t e e formed by the Campus Life Board regarding Pull, a representative of the Chaplain's office. FCS and W o m e n ' s Issues regarding the Christian atmosphere on campus, m o r e FORUMS on 6
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M I A A gains t w o n e w For the first time since 1960, the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association will be making changes in membership with the addition of two schools. Joining America's oldest collegiate athletic conference beginning in '97-98 will be Defiance College of Ohio and Saint Mary's College of Indiana, raising the number of member teams from seven to nine. 4i A larger conference was needed to be recognized in the post season, and with seven teams the conference was relatively small/* said Hope Sports Information Director Tom Renner. "The additions will also mean there will be less nonconference games and all the teams will play during conference play.
in this one-time event. There are still some tickets available to season ticket holders, which may be made available to the students for purchase if no one else comes forward. Jane Holman, Dir e c t o r of the D o w C e n t e r and DeWitt Ticket Center suggests that students ask whether or not these tickets are still available. The match-up is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the VanAndel Arena in Grand Rapids. Tip off is set for 8 p.m.
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Two days before Christmas, Ryan Ondersma ('98) jumped from a second floor balcony while the rented house he was living in burned. O n d e r s m a , Jeff Bales ( ' 9 8 ) . former Grand Valley State student Ryan Postma and four Hope alumni lost their home at 349 College Ave. early on the morning of Dec. 23. The fire, caused by shoddy electrical wiring, began in Bates' room. The residents had an electrician at the home the week before the fire who told them the wiring needed competitors replacing, but the landlord, Jerry Currently one team has a bye. It Hopkins of Alexandria, Va., had yet may also add excitement for the to take care of the problem. One of the residents awoke when conference season." Defiance and Saint Mary's will the fire alarm sounded, but did not be admitted with provisional mem- see or smell anything. No one realbership until they compete with the ized it was not a false alarm until the fire had already done extensive rest of the league. Defiance is a liberal arts college damage. Bates arrived after the fire had of about 900 centered in Defiance, started and was unable to salvage Ohio. A liberal arts school of about any of his possessions before the 1,500 women,-Saint Mary's is lofire overtook the entire house. Most cated in Notre Dame, Indiana. The MIAA has held champion- of his belongings were replaceable, ships since 1888, and this is the first but his computer was not. "I lost my computer, which had addition to the conference since an enormous amount of things on Calvinjoinedin 1953. Former members include Michi- the hard drive," he said. The house was a complete loss, gan S l a t e U n i v e r s i t y , E a s t e r n Michigan University and Hillsdale not only to the tenants, but also to the landlord. Part of the roof colCollege.
Loan opens doors to Oval Office JODI MCFARLAMD editor-in-chief
Before facing the full press corps. Murphy and the other student representatives met in the Oval Office and listened to a speech from Secretary of Education Richard Riley, followed by a word from President Clinton. "He was more personable than I expected him to be," M u r p h y said. " H e hung around in his office after his official statement in the Oval Office, just to ask us what we are doing now. He didn't have to do that. I expected him to say his thing, shake our hands and walk out." Murphy was in and
Alumna Sara Murphy ('95) never anticipated her college loans would land her in the Oval Office. Murphy was one of six graduates from across the country to meet President Clinton and attend a press conference on federal direct student loans last Wednesday, Jan. 8. Murphy was recommended to the Department of Education as a candidate for the a p p e a r a n c e by Phyllis Hooyman, Hope Director of Financial Aid. 44 Sara is definitely , 0Ut t e M u r ohv ^ 95^ ^ ^ str ' cl 48 hours. Hope Cola good example of a student borrower here at Hope Col- lege picked up the tab for all her lege," Hooyman said. Murphy bor- expenses. "It was one day of incredible acrowed under the federal family educ a t i o n a l loan and its y o u n g e r tivity, and it will be something I can cousin, the direct lending program. talk about for the rest of my life," "Sara was just a perfect example of she said. Murphy, who majored in theatre, having worked under both." Hooyman called Murphy at her manages five productions at a nonhome in Chicago last Monday to tell profit educational theater program her she might be selected. Two days that brings live theatre to chapter later. Murphy was on a plane to one schools in the inner city. " I ' m not paid that m u c h , " D.C.
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Murphy said. "But with the loan that I borrowed, the payments are contingent on my income." Student loan default rates are now at their lowest, coming in at 11 percent nationally. The default rate at Hope is 2.8 percent. Murphy estimated her debt at $23,000, but it is a small price to pay for an education, she said. "I'm heavily in debt, but it was worth it. It's an investment, just like anything else," she said. Murphy worked her way through school in the financial aid office, giving her special insight into student loans. "Make sure everyone does the math, and pays attention to what it is they're borrowing to figure exactly how much they need to borrow," she said by way of advice. "A lot of times people just go along with their financial aid package." President Clinton has made it clear that direct student loans and education are priorities of his administration. "There are a lot of payment options and a low, locked interest rate, so it's very beneficial to students and institutions like Hope College," Murphy said. "I just hope the President continues his stand on education."
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M O T R E S PAS S I N G: This former residence of Hope students has since been boarded shut since the fire. lapsed and the fire spread through the wiring in the walls. Hopkins could not be reached for comment. There have been many efforts to help the fire victims. The Red Cross was on the scene to offer help with clothing and food, since all had run out with only the clothes on their backs. The residents were also able to seek shelter next door at the home of Vem and Louise Shumaker, Director of Disabled Student Services. Two churches in the area raised $5,000. 8th Street Grille also took up a collection for dishes and other household necessities for the two
residents who work there. Hope has been helpful as well to the students involved. The Chaplain staff has offered to help and so has Student Development. "Dean Frost told me that if I need anything I should call," Bates said. All had a place to stay until more permanent housing was found. Elizabeth Cathey ('96), Judith Miller ('96), Angela Taylor ('96) and non-student Stacey Vlietstra were residents of the first floor apartment. Bates, Ondersma, and Postma lived in the home's second floor.
T h e rush is on Greeks rush t o m e e t and greet JESSICA NELSON staff r e p o r t e r
Greeks are gearing up for Rush programs with a fresh focus. Fraternities will ditch the alcohol image and gear towards an emphasis on meeting new people. "We want to be sure that alcohol isn't the only way that people are able to meet one another," said IFC President Joe Fritsch ('97). For women, the focus is on educating the Hope community on Greek life. "One thing we hope to accomplish is to battle the stereotypes associated with sororities, and educate students on Greek Life," said Alicia Fortino, Pan-Hel president. " H o p e f u l l y , this will-create a greater respect between Greeks and non-Greeks." Rush officially kicked off this past week for students who are interested in joining an organization or those who are just curious about Greek life. The rushing process is intended for educating individuals on the fraternities and sororities on campus. "It is very important for individuals and organizations to find the rightfit,"Fritsch said. Through the process, rushees, are able to visit many different organizations in order to find the
group most suitable for them. Although there have been some recent changes to the Greek System by the Campus Life Board, the Rush Process is not affected greatly. Men's Rush did make a few changes, especially towards the attitude of alcohol, which is outlawed for Rush related activities. Rush events will be held over the next three weeks. Men's Rush allows for men to begin the Rush process at anytime and an informational meeting will be held on Jan. 23 in Winants Auditorium for those who began late. However, women interested in r u s h i n g had to participate in Round Robin held last Sunday. Round Robin lets the women visit each sorority in order to get a good idea of what each organization is like. "It was fun meeting all of the actives and other people. It was a good experience because I found out what organizations I wanted to find out more about," said event attender Anne Jakosz ('00). Meeting people and getting a taste of Greek life is a motive for both men and women who are participating in Rush. "It's a great way to meet people and see what organization is best for me," said independent Brian Grzan ('99).
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Gaining Your Religion
Now, when the Anchor first proposed the idea of a religion section we as a staff were pretty excited. It was generally felt that this could serve an area that was not being adequately covered. I agreed to take the position of Religion editor not because I am a religious scholar, but because I have an interest in religious issues and I knew this position would be challenging and educational. I must admit however, that after I took the position I began to wonder how in the world can religion be covered in a true journalistic manner that is fair and objective. After all, religion isn't objective. To the contrary. It's a highly subjective matter. The personal "policy" that I came up with is as editor I will remember that I am covering people's faith. Faith is confidence or trust in a person or thing, belief that is not based on proof. Much of what I report will be the unseen and the unprovable, but the story is still worth being told. As a reporter I can't approach these stories cynically and without any faith. Just as readers can't read these stories without faith. Whether or not I personally agree with something will not affect in its coverage. All denominations and religions will receive the same respect that all individuals and groups deserve. My job is to be objective and let the people tell their stories. From the time of Hope's conception religion has been a part of campus life, with Hope's strong tie to the Reformed Church in America.
As a RCA-affiliated school Hope has continued its religious connections with the numerous religious organizations on campus, high chapel attendance, and interest in religious issues. " In order to better serve our readership we at the Anchor thought it was time that Hope gained its religion. This page will be a reflection and exploration of the religious activity on and off campus. But more than that I would like to see it become a source of information for students. The kinds of things you can look forward to seeing will include: •A report of events or activities that have or will happen •A calender of activities •A weekly church review for churches in the area, to assist people in finding a home church •Profiles of individuals of different faiths •Explorations of religions •A place where the theological questions that are causing controversy in the world can be looked at in the context of the Hope community. Some of these ideas may be new and you probably won't agree with all of them. That's okay. The important thing is that the issues that are on our minds are talked about. This is the first week of the Religion section, so it is still taking shape. If you have ideas, are interested in writing, doing church reviews or if your organization is planning an event that you think would be appropriate for this page give the Anchor a call.
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After a long, difficult semester, Val Kleinheksel ('98) decided to do something different with her Christm a s b r e a k . I n s t e a d of s p e n d i n g t i m e at h o m e , Kleinheksel climbed aboard a bus heading to southern Illinois to look for some serious answers to difficult questions. 4 it was a very last minute decision. I was really seeking direction in my life and trying to break free from what was binding me," she said. Kleinheksel and 121 other Hope students attended Urbana '96, a world-wide conference on Christian missions sponsored by Intervarsity and held at the University of Illinois, attended by 19,000 young adults. Preparation for the conference began at Hope Dec. 4, when Hope's "Urbana-heads" met for the first time to share fellowship and unite in prayer. "I felt the Lord calling me to go (to Urbana). I was a bit apprehensive to that because of my own fears of the unfamiliar, but the Lord knows best," said Kerri Hoffman ('98). Upon arrival, students learned that housing was decided randomly, scattering Hope students all over the U of I campus. Though separated from the group, students were able to get together and share experiences later in the week. At the first general session, delegates joined together in a UFO-shaped assembly hall to unite in worship and prayer. The general session, repeated twice a day for the next four days, was a time dedicated to building a strong community at Urbana. Day two hit with exhibit halls and seminars, and many began to understand why the Urbana experience is sometimes described as trying to drink from a fire hose. "It really was pretty overwhelming, so much stuff thrown at you. Time alone to process everything is so necessary," said Peter DeYoung ('97). Daily seminars covered topics like "Forgiveness," "Knowing God's Will," and "Being a Witness Among the World's Children." With over 100 seminar choices offered three times daily, deciding which seminars to attend became a problem for many delegates. The exhibit halls were an experience in sensory overload, students said. Thousands of people walked around perusing the bookstore full of discounted books, free literature, videos, and advice. Mission agencies representing all areas of the world and all aspects of mission work were present at the conference. Speakers at the general sessions related personal stories reflecting both the overwhelming love and miraculous power they receive from the gospel message of Jesus Christ. George Verwer, founder of the mission agency Operation Mobilization, was a popular speaker during the general sessions. His challenge repeated throughout the conference was to accept the grace of God by accept-
ing that God can turn human failure into success. We are all "ragamuffin" Christians, dirty and underdressed for success in the kingdom of God, but God is ready to use us to "turn the world upside down," he said. During the Sunday, Dec. 29 session as TV. Thomas, a renowned evangelist, spoke on the uniqueness of the gospel in a pluralist society, he lost his voice and could no longer speak. The director of Urbana urged everyone to intercessory prayer, and Thomas continued in a firm voice. "I believe it really was a miracle that his voice came back, and it emphasized the power of prayer that we take for granted," said Sherri Meyer ('98). Small group Bible studies were formed to study the book of Acts and to pray for people that have not yet been told about Jesus Christ. The daily readings from Acts were later acted out in the general sessions by Bruce Kuhn. "He brought the scriptures to life and I thought about the role I would have played if those scenarios took place today," Kleinheksel said. By the final night of the conference, many delegates said they had already fell a difference in their life because of Urbana. Some made life-changing decisions by committing to a life of service in missions; others felt a personal conviction to commit to daily Bible readings and to be a witness on campus and among friends. The conference culminated on New Year's Eve with an extended worship and communion service. "It was really incredible seeing so many races and cultures gather together before the throne of God and taking part in the same supper that the disciples had 2000 years ago," De Young said. All who attended the conference felt a personal impact on their life. "For most people, it was a time to answer questions and deal with personal issues about their own heart," Kleinheksel said. 4"lt was a life-changing and heart-changing experience."
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I was so pleased to see such a turnout at the keynote speaker of the Veritas F o r u m this past Friday night. I love being at a school where students are not only interested in and willing to attend such events, but help in the planning of them as well. It shows a true devotion to academic pursuits. I was not so pleased, however, with the content of Dr. Ross' speech, nor with the basic premise behind the forum. T h e brochure for the activities invited all "to gather with us...to explore the possibility that the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ unites all disciplines and e n d o w s all of life with meaning and beauty." Dr. Ross presented no "possibility" in his speech. He. in many ways, promoted Christianity as the only religion capable of uniting the disciplines.
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I am writing in regards to the popular practice of posting signs in the lawn and taping them to the walls of buildings. I h a v e a d i f f e r e n t c o m p l a i n t than those that have been written in the past, however. I believe that people should be able to e x p r e s s their f r e e d o m of speech through these signs in just the same way as they would be required to with any other f o r m of media. They
group; after all, only one group logically. at most, can be right. For those of us w h o seek Veritas, w e will meet and debate a m o n g s t ourselves in hopes that o n e d a y w e will find the T r u t h * t o which w e all can agree (and perhaps debate whether such an absolute Truth* exists). We do not fear conflict, because with conflict c o m e s the possibility of resolution. M a t t h e w B a r t o n (*97)
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therefore promoting it above all others held by people around the world. T h i s indirect condemnation w a s disturbing to me. T h e brochure did not indicate that this event w a s t o be a "pitch" f o r Christianity as the only true religion. Secondly, I felt that Dr. Ross* speech was rather inaccessible for the average listener. I b e c a m e extremely tangled in his complex scientific explanations and lost him on several occasions. I admit, I a m not a scientifically-oriented person, so perhaps I w a s more c o n f u s e d than others; nevertheless, I don*t understand how his scientific jargon was supposed to reach m y heart and soul — the m a j o r targets w h e n dealing with religion. in my o p i n i o n . My h e a r t w a s rather repelled by his speech. This leads m e t o my last, and most important, criticism. I thought a basic tenet of any religion was faith — be-
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atheists are likely to conclude that their respective beliefs are T r u t h ' after a forum consisting only of atheists. Is this h o w one seeks truth? I hope H o p e College students aren't that naive. T h e only realistic w a y two groups of people of different beliefs or truths will ever c o m e to agree with each other and find the T r u t h * is through discourse in which both parties are participants, otherwise both groups will continue to stay separated in their respective c a m p s oblivious to the possible tnith(s) in the other
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T h i s letter is in response to the recent H o p e Veritas F o r u m . In my opinion. the H o p e Veritas Forum m a d e no attempt to find Veritas (i.e. truth). At best, the forum attempted to work towards a Christian truth; after all. the f o r u m c o n s i s t e d of C h r i s t i a n s , and Christians alone. A group of Christians c o n v e r s i n g a m o n g s t t h e m s e l v e s are rather likely to c o n f i r m their o w n beliefs as T r u t h . ' L i k e w i s e a group of
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lieving in s o m e t h i n g without actual, tangible proof of its existence. In att empt i ng t o prove the existence of G o d using scientific facts, didn*t the Veritas F o r u m eradicate any concept of faith? Why does anyone need explanations using protons and neutrons to believe in G o d ? I w a s always under the impression that faith alone was sufficient. I g u e s s for me, too. I like to have some aspects of my life remain mysterious. I enjoy the mystery of not knowing w h a t G o d is or h o w the universe originated. 1 don*t need or even want proof of G o d or Jesus Christ, especially in the f o r m of scientific data or evidence of plate tectonics. I believe it reduces the very special esoteric quality of faith and religion. M i r i a m B e y e r ('98)
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should do so responsibly. Were someone to impose upon my shared space with loud noise it would be accepted, but were that group to continue advertising their event long after it had finished and mar my audio environment as well as that of my fellow students and faculty they would not last long as a popular organization. Similarly it bothers me that it is easy for people t o g a t h e r c o m m i t t e e s and funds to put up paraphernalia and propaganda for u p c o m i n g events but it is
s o m e h o w m u c h m o r e difficult to gel c o m m i t t e e s to take d o w n those signs afterwards. W h a t 1 would simply ask is that if a group m a k e s a committee or partakes of signing, they should be required to keep a simple written record of the locations of those signs and lake care of them when they no longer serve a purpose. T o m G r o e n d a l ('00)
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Opus,,.in the flesh On Thursday, Dec. 5th, at the Opus Jam in the Klelz, a Hope student took off his clothes as part of a poetry-performance collaboration. Almost immediately. Public Safety was called, as if some action threatening the safety of others had occurred. The student has received a reprimand from Dean Frost. The student and. by extension, Opus, should not be subject to negative criticism. The only safety threatened in this instance is that of the arts. Opus is H o p e ' s e s t a b lished literary arts magazine. Opus Jams are extensions of Opus in which students are free to enjoy the performance of musical, literary, and, in this case, visual arts. At the most basic level, the student's removal of his clothes was art by its affiliation with Opus\ Opus is an art institution and this performance was in the n a m e of Opus so it has to be art. Public nudity may not always be defended just by its virtue of being art (I'll leave the details of the examples to the mind of readers). In this case, it was. This piece involved nudity, but its was nudity tastefully presented in a statement about the beauty of a human body and the freedom to appreciate this beauty even in a fitness and sex-oriented society. The student r e m o v i n g his clothes did so not with the simple motivation of rebellion (or of perhaps inciting debates such as this one) in mind, nor did his performance have anything sexual in it.
In addition, the reader of the poem issued a warning to the audience before she began, alerting us to the fact that something that could shock us was going to happen. And it did shock us — how couldn't it — but the c a l m n e s s and poise with which the artist's clothes came off made him seem to say, as he stood naked on the stage, "here I am." The
power and purity of such a message — its means of delivery properly forewarned — was in no way harmful, and could only be c o n v e y e d through the student's nudity. Hope is a liberal arts college; its core requires every student to study art. Nudity — the beauty of the human form — cannot be overlooked in the history of art. It has even been presented to us as a college, last year when Opus flyers depicting naked buttocks with the word "Opus" written across them were posted campus wide, and this year in the current juried student art show in the DePree Gallery (which, along with the Kletz,
is a facility open to the public.) I am not urging that artists be given special privileges under the law; 1 am definitely not justifying public displays of nudity found in activities such as streaking. Rather, I assert that the p i e c e p e r f o r m e d in the Klelz. as in the case of the works in the student show and the works we see in our art history classes, was not a transgression of the law. It was a work of art utilizing nudity, and the artist's body was offered to the audience for aesthetic contemplation within the boundaries of the work. He put his clothes on after the piece, signifying that the artistic p r e s e n t a t i o n he had made under the banner of Hope's literary arts magazine was over. Persecution of this student would entail the censoring of Opus and the student show and the eradication of a large portion of the slide library of the Art History Department. I'd like to believe that Hope is a rational and mature enough institution to see the irrational close-mindedness of such actions. I'd also like to believe that Hope is, as a liberal arts college, versed enough in the arts to realize that an act of liberation took place under its roof, and to be proud of it.
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English Prof wins chapbook competition C. DOMBROWSKI staff r e p o r t e r
Healing doesn't always take place in hospitals. For A d j u n c t English professor Jackie Bartley, personal healing took place when she left her job as a medical technologist and began writing poems in 1988. Bartley was named the winner of the 1997 White Eagle Coffee Store Press chapbook competition in December. Bartley worked for 15 years as a medical technologist before discovering poetry in writing professor Jack R i d l ' s C o n t e m p o r a r y American Poets class. Bartley's husband. John, to whom her chapbook is dedicated, was teaching geology at Hope when Bartley took Ridl's class on a whim. "I took Contemporary American Poets with Jack," said Bartley, citing Elizabeth Bishop and William Stafford as two of the early poets whom she admires. During this period of her life, Barlley said, reading poetry became a release from the torrid pace of Holland Hospital. Soon after her poetic baptism
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"The Traveling Jewish Theatre" are racking up their frequent flyer miles. The company, which has performed in 60 cities world wide, will add Holland to the list when they arrive at Hope's Knickerbocker Theatre Jan. 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. as part of The Great Performance Series. The company m a d e up of Corey Fischer, Albert Greenberg, Naomi Newman and most recently Helen Stoltzfus, wrote, directed, and prod u c e d e a c h of the 12 works. Among the subj e c t s t a c k l e d in t h e i r works are the politics of the middle east, the assassination of Trotsky (the Russian Communist r e v o l u t i o n a r y ) , and women's rights. Valerie M c C o y , director of The Great Performance Series, spoke about the company's works. " T h e y are a l m o s t slapstick comedies, yet they are very poignant," she said. "They c o m e out dressed as b u m s and clowns. The performance is about what Jewish people have experienced." Each piece, said McCoy, is the company's attempt to help heal the Jewish culture through theatre. The performance begins with two male characters, who are waiting for the last Yiddish poet. The poet never arrives because he has been murdered in one of Hitler's concentration camps. During the wait, the two men entertain the audience. One performer reads works of Jewish literature in Yiddish, while the other translates. Later, the characters raise the spirit of the poet for whom they are waiting. McCoy talked about the effect of time and place on the Jewish cul-
"Jewish people have come to America to escape persecution," she said. "There are pockets in society which allow them to retain their cultural heritage, yet some of them have lost that heritage." These pockets, she said, have sheltered traditions that would otherwise fade away. McCoy referred to the Yiddish language as, "the dying language of European Jews." "The Last Yiddish Poet" will introduce the tongue to a Holland audience, most members which will have had little exposure to Jewish culture. While the company is here, they will teach an Encounter With the Arts class. Their involvement is part of the company's attempt to preserve Jewish tradition. The material used in the performance, McCoy said, is a step towards keeping the traditions
The chapbook is not simply in 1988 Bartley enrolled at Western Michigan University's creative writ- a batch of medical poems. Po4 alive. ing program. There she earned her ems such as T h e Geologist in the "Traveling]ewish Theatre" perMFA while continuing her work as a Field" and "The Midnight Tech's forms "The Last Yiddish Poet" at The Meditation" are about the body medical technologist. Knickerbocker Jan. 17-18. 8p.m.: Cost Though the world of words was and its limitations. "My mother is $I2.50/$I0sr/$6students. 395-7890. s p e n d s her d a y s ture. very foreign, Bartley n o w / " t h e title quickly made connecpoem reads, "sittions to the world of ting in a chair/ in a medicine. nursing home. No "I had a l w a y s one knows/ exactly loved microbiology," T h e Traveling Jewish T h e a t r e " T h e Last h o w her d y i n g Bartley said. "It, like Yiddish Poet," Fri., Jan. 17, Sat., Jan. 18, goes...a flight/ writing poetry, is an Knickerbocker Theatre, 8 p.m. f r o m the terrible act of searching and boundaries of the discovery." body/ for the chaos During winter of stars." break, Bartley, who •Theatre Auditions tonight, 7-10 p.m., Juliana Room. Durfee S i n c e 1988, now teaches English Basement, for Soli's Story and The Comedy of Errors Bartley has pub113 and Writing For lished poems in litElementary Teachers erary journals such at Hope, learned the Jackie B a r t l e y as The South results of the Spring Dakata Review 1997 W h i t e E a g l e Coffee Store Press poetry chapbook and Yarrow, but this contest is the contest she had applied to. She was biggest honor she has received. Bartey is still writing with the the winner. 4 cool, playful head she began with. 'I was excited," Barlley said. "Right now I'm trying not to "But I have mellowed out since then." think too big, to hold onto the stuff Bartley's chapbook. The Terrible of the world and trust that the Boundaries of the Body, was chosen 21 w 7 t h St. B e t w e e n Central & River — 396-1492 by poet Jill Pelaez Baumgaertner out smallest physical detail is the best metaphor," she said. of 130 manuscripts.
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A wise, self-taught, well-informed man once said, "The unexamined life is not one worth l i v i n g . " That p h i l o s o p h e r was Socrates, and his mentality was the inspiration for a coffee house and news center in Eastown, near Grand Rapids, four years ago. Now, this i n f a m o u s E a s t o w n hangout prized by an eclectic group of patrons for its cozy, relaxed, accepting atmosphere and free exchange of ideas is finding another home here in Holland — directly behind the Keppel House on Ninth Street. Sarah Sample, young owner of the original Socrates', is set to open its lakeshore sister tonight, Jan. 15, to the community of Holland. Socrates' Newscenter promises to be unlike anything Holland has ever seen. Besides a wide variety of c o f f e e s , e s p r e s s o s , f r o z e n cappucinos and famous milkshakes, the Newscenter will carry muffins, bagels, light vegetable sandwiches, soups, homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, p a s t r i e s , and its special scones. But the spirit of S o c r a t e s is present not as m u c h in the Newscenter's food as in its reading material and the conversation it fosters. As does its Eastown counterpart. Holland's new coffee house will also carry a wide range of
magazines and even foreign language newspapers, spanning the globe from England and Spain to the Netherlands, Germany, and even Canada. Socrates' will be a place where the academic can catch up on current events from all over the world, while amateur philosophers discuss their colliding opinions. Sample is not oblivious to the college student population in Holland. As the Eastown Socrates' caters to Calvin students. Sample hopes to soon welcome Hope patrons. She prefers her "Socrates' Friends and Family" method of spreading the word to newspaper advertising. Customers who bring someone new to the coffee house can enjoy a free cup of their favorite coffee. Two new friends equals two cups of coffee, and so on. Another benefit Socrates' will offer to stressed-out students is later hours during exam week, and a showcase of different local bands and open mike nights for anyone who wants to read or perform. Sample stresses the fact that Socrates' is a place which will welcome people from all parts of the community. The Newscenter prides itself on an eclectic gathering of folks who enjoy good coffee, good conversation, and stimulating reading. As the owner, she has asked herself, "What will make my clientele
Former prof, centenarian NOELLE W O O D staff r e p o r t e r
Marguerite De Haan ('49) remembers taking French class from her mother, the late Marguerite A. Prins. "She was a feisty lady and a good, demanding teacher," said De Haan. "She gave me the lowest grade I ever got at Hope." Prins died on Dec. 29,1996 at the age of 101. She was bom in Holland and attended Holland High School. She graduated from Hope in 1917, got her master's degree in French from the University of Wisconsin, and taught French and Spanish at Hope until 1962.
Prins' involvement with the community was a priority throughout her life. She was a m e m b e r of AAUW (American Association of University Women). She also regularly spoke at Herrick Library and wrote to congressmen to voice her concerns. Prins was the chairperson of Modem and Classical Language at Hope. According to her daughter, French was her first love. However, after World War II the college also wanted her to teach Spanish. Prins' influence on the college has lasted beyond 1962, the last year she taught. A scholarship and a cottage still bear her name. The Marguerite Prins French
most comfortable?", and the result in Holland can be found in a rambling pink house boasting hardwood floors, colorful throw rugs and curtains, antique furniture and small cozy tables. A couch-filled reading room, a warmly-lit dining r o o m , and a magazine room lined with racks of cutting-edge ideas and information about world events all add to the unique, historical atmosphere. This summer. Sample plans to design a flower-lined courtyard with tables and a small platform for bands behind the house. Patrons who leave Holland for the summer can keep in touch with the local band schedule through the Socrates newsletter. Whether customers barter their old CD for an espresso or participate in open chess on Sundays, Socrates' promises to appeal to everyone. Sample is excited to extend what she calls a "laid-back and happy" atmosphere to the Holland community. Socrates' Newcenter, located in the large pink house on Ninth Street across from Dykstra Hall, is slated to open Jan. 15. Sample hopes to host local band Baxter this weekend. The funk-jazz-rock band, featuring an organ, drums, and trumpet, is a Grand Rapids and Eastown favorite. Socrates' Newscenter will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. weekdays, and possibly midnight on weekends.
Hope College's Annual Recognition Luncheon to honor faculty kicked off the second semester Jan. 10. There was no lack of Hope faculty to recognize, for everything from 25 years of service to receiving prestigious awards in teaching and research. Highlights of the luncheon recognized professors of English, chemistry, and political science. Nancy Nicodemus of the English department and Michael Silver of chemistry both were recipients of the Provost's Award for Teaching Excellence. As Dr. J a c o b E. N y e n h u i s , Porvost and professor of classics, explained it, "Both of the recipients are known not only for their excellence in the classroom but also as mentors to other faculty members." The award, now two years old, is unique in that it rewards two professors who have been nominated by their peers. Faculty members choose the recipients based not only on classroom expertise, but mentorship of other professors as well. Nicodemus, who participates in and helps lead numerous workshops for college professors, is excited about her recognition. "It's a tremendous award, and tremendously g r a t i f y i n g , " said Nicodemus. She credits Hope for placing such a great emphasis on classroom teaching, whereas many other liberal arts schools stress faculty research and publication more. She feels that for this reason, the Provost's Award is especially ap-
FORUMS f r o m I Duane Terpstra, Director of Public Safety, representatives from the Holland Police Department and others will field questions about campus safety. Bill Anderson, Vice President of Business and Finance, C1T and Tyler Smith ('97), Student Congress Comptroller, will deal with questions regarding the distribution of money. The forums will give students
who otherwise would not express their views a place to provide them and receive feedback. The first forum will take place in the Kletz Jan. 20 at 9:30 p.m., where the ad-hoc committee from the Campus Life Board that is making r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s f o r any changes to the Pull format will field questions from students. Location of the forums is subject to change.
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leaves legacy Award is a cash award to the senior whose interest and achievement in the study of the French language and French literature has been the most significant. The Marguerite Prins French House has housed French students since 1990. Five female French students currently reside in the house. ' T o live in the house you have to be dedicated to speak French as much as p o s s i b l e , " said Marie Beaulieu ('97), a house resident. Prins' husband Peter died in 1980. Her surviving family includes her children, Robert and Terri Prins of Holland. Marguerite and John De Haan of Holland, nine grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
propriate to Hope College. Students can also testify to the professors' worthiness as recipients. Bob Morford ('97), who has aided Michael Silver in extensive research projects, praises the professor for his clear, easy-to-understand lecture style and method of explaining concepts. "I c o n s i d e r him a f r i e n d , " Morford said. "He's really personable, and he cares for his students." Another notable award was given to Dr. David Ryden of the political science department. Named the college's first "Towsley Research Scholar," he received support for a research project for four years. Ryden plans to examine the legal relationship between religion and politics in America, ultimately ending with a book manuscript. The Towsley Research Scholars Program is funded by the same alumni foundation that helped with the Van Wylen library construction and supported an endowed chair in communication. The luncheon's other honors are traditionally awarded based on service, academic achievement, and professional involvement. Awards included recognition for 20,25, and 30 years of service and for service on Hope's Teaching Enhancement Workshop Committee. Also acknowledged were the year's authors and editors, those who had accomplishments as perf o r m i n g artists, and those who served as officers of professional organizations. Almost thirty faculty members representing a wide span of departments were honored for receiving grants and fellowships this past year.
How would you like to taste test many delicious foods, all in one room? Be our guest, because you're invited to the second Hope College Dining Service Food Show! When: Where: Time: Why:
January 16, 1997 Phelps Dining Room 4:30pm-6:30pm Test new products & give feedback
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If P U L L is in y o u r h e a r t : come to the Kletz at 9:30 PM on Monday, January 20.
The Convent: Datenight is coming. Where are all the boys?
Snakebite: Random fraternity boys are always fun! Let's get more! Balto: let's go see the northern lights sometime. Bomber: More bowls. More boys. More bikes. More fun. Nine Lives: Welcome back everyone and good luck, Jen. I ' m sorry that our n u m b e r s have dropped down to seven. So, is the big vote that we've decided to stay?!?—City Grl FAB FOUR: The wrist bands...broken dress...aching feet...loved it all! I foresee a coffee date in our near future...Leaf and Bean anyone? Raspberry Beret
Jessie: Yeah, you are a good friend of mine. I wish I had your girl. But, alas, the point is probably moot. Captain Enfuego Attention: We have current information regarding abortion, assisted suicide, adoption, and Crisis pregnancy centers. Contact: Right to Life of Holland. 100 S. Waverly Rd. Phone-396-1037. Ralph wants her sister to know that she is phat! F M n ' T P G : Can you believe what s h o w e d up on y o u r d o o r s t e p ? Thanks for the grand tour. We'll have to plan it again sometime.— angel
C r a z y Tape Boy: Hope your 22nd birthday is phat.
F i b b e r M c G e e : Peace is with us all. Stop you're fibbing and you too will rest at ease.
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Jess: Happy 21st birthday, photo phriend! Much love, the Ank staff
VERITAS f r o m I of ten people including, artists, businessmen, professors and students, answered questions and responded to comments made by the audience. The panel included Peter Payne, Ph.D. in philosophy of science at the University of Michigan, James Herrick, Hope communications professor, Dan Foster, Hope communications major, and Danita Geltner, a NewYork artist. Students questioned Ross' theory with their own principles of physics. Other questions dealt with a range of topics including the environment, arts, faith and dinosaurs. Saturday morning and afternoon activities consisted of workshops dealing with a wide range of top-
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ics, including politics, evolution, the environment and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Experts in these fields were invited to express their opinions on how their professions support The Truth. The forum concluded with the performance "C.S. Lewis on Stage" presented and written by actor Tom Key. His brown suit and sweater vest projected an air of intellectuality as he strolled through the childhood, struggles with faith, and the love letters of C.S. Lewis. "The whole forum was benefical, including Key's performance and I learned a lot from it", said Jason Henderson ('97).
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Plan to attend the Pro-Life Rally Thursday, January 23 7:30pm ©Holland Christian High School (950 Ottawa Ave.) Speaker: Greg Koukl Founder of Stand to Reason which advocates clear thinking Christianity. Topic: The Death of Humanness Everyone is welcome. Free will offering.
Right to Life of Holland Area 100 Waverly Rd. Fax: (616)396-4566 Holland, MI 49423 htlp://www.rtI.org/ (616) 396-1037 E-mail: info@rtl.org
**January 22, 1997 marks the 24th year of the Supreme Court Decision (Roe v. Wade & Doe v. Bolton), which legalized the violence of abortion throughout our country during the entire nine months of a woman's pregnancy.**
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B o w l i n g f o r bucks I was silling there on my falher's couch walching ihe bowl games wilh a drink in my left hand, the chuck in my right, and a big fat pizza in front of me that tasted like liverwurst, and I was quite disgusted. Not at the piece of filth 1 was gnawing away at, mind you, but rather at the way the bowl system was set up and played out this year. This bowl alliance thing is just not happening for me at all. BYU snubbed A couple of questions puzzle me. Why wasn't BYU in an alliance bowl game? The Associated Press ranked them fifth in the nation. What, is that not good enough for the alliance? Apparently not. I'll tell you why they weren't invited to a big bowl. Mormons don't drink. Mormons don't cruise around town and leave phat tips at Hooters like most other college football fans do. It is against their religion. I can speak first-hand because I am a non-practicing Mormon. Almost everyone in my family is Mormon. They wouldn't make the cross-country trip to the Sugar Bowl in a million years, and they don't even drink wine coolers. W h e r e was Wyoming? Did any of you watch the bowl game featuring Wyoming? Oh, of course not, because they were snubbed, despite their 11-2 record. Why weren't they in a bowl at all, while teams like Stanford were in with a record of 6-5? I have an answer for that. Wyoming's football program can't manage to fill their own home stadium, so there is no way they are going to fill half of the Jeep Eagle Aloha Bowl. After all, according to the census bureau, in 1994 there were only 453,588 residents of
the state. It all boils down to money. That is all the bowl games have become: a source of income. Schools aren't in it for the sport or the thrill anymore. They are all about money and greed. A major bowl win just means more bucks in the wallet. The bosses at the Fiesta Bowl decided they wanted the highspending and faithful fans of Penn State and Texas to roam the streets of Tempe. They did not want the alcohol-free, caffeine-free, 10 p.m. bedtime Brigham Young fans or all five Wyoming fans.
Solutions I am not just another freakish, bitter old man who whines but serves no cheese, so I have devised a way to make the situation better. I propose a full ranking system involving all bowl games, from the Vegas Bowl to the Orange Bowl. Take every bowl and rank it in order from 1 to 13 and then have the teams that play in it coincide with AP rankings. The AP rankings, of course, are based solely on the quality of the program, not the amount of fans they have. For example, the number one bowl could be the Rose Bowl, which pairs the number one team against number two, and so on, all the way down to the number 13 bowl hosting the numbers 25 and 26 teams. That's it. Plain and simple. Unranked teams like Stanford and Michigan State shouldn't play in bowl games. They were horrible. The game should've been entertaining, pitting two disgusting teams against each other, but it wasn't. I think this system would play out smoothly and there should be very few hassles once all the bugs have been worked out of the system.
The Vacationing Dutch •Women's Basketball— Over Winter break, the Flying Dutch women's basketball team (6-6) celebrated their ten-point victory on Frifor Florida early the next day, Dec. 13, by boarding a flight of their games in Florida, morning. The Dutch then lost both and then to F l o r i d a first to Rollins College 60-48, week off to spend time Tech., 71-66. Hope then took a the court a few days bewith relatives, but returned to Hope Classic Toumafore the rest of students to host the College of Indiana 76ment. The Dutch beat Franklin 50, then lost to Hanover, 77-69. •Men's Basketball— The men's basketball team opened their vacation with an easy victory over Michigan-Dearborn, 123-69. Hope (11that romp with a 21-point rout over Cornerstone 2) followed winning the Russ Devette Holiday Classic. The College, men then competed in the Treasure Island ClasDutch\ nament. After defeating Berea College of Kensic Touran earth-shattering school record of 130 tucky by Dutchmen lost to Embry-Riddle, 72-69. On points, the north, Hope stopped off in Tennessee to defeat the way back Lipscomb, 88-72. * * •Men's and Women's Swimming— Neither of the swim teams competed over the break, but they did practice in the water more than five hours a day. In the weeks that have passed since the vacation, however, Hope beat Calvin Jan. 7, and placed second in the University of Indianapolis Invitation Jan. 10-11.
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If the first game of the MIAA season was any indication of things to come, the Dutchmen might have a little competition in defending their championship from last season. The Flying Dutchmen (11-2) survived last Saturday's tussle with the Alma Scots, 89-86. Despite the win, many of Hope's players were feeling down, and were disappointed in the way they played, especially on defense, allowing easy shots and allowing the back-door pass to slip by them. After the game, Kris Merritt ('98) even went so far as to say the win felt like a loss. In the previous twelve games of this season, the Dutchmen averaged close to 11 steals a game, but against 'he Scots Hope finished with only eight thefts. The Dutchmen have forced an average of nearly 20 turnovers per game, but Alma gave up the ball only 16 times this time around. i4 l told my players that a win is a win and they should enjoy it," Van Wieren said. "We should be grateful we won the game and take the win and learn something from it. If Anchor photo by Z a c h J o h n s o n you know how hard you play and W A T C H Y O U R STEP: With the Dew Crew you know what the score is you can looking on, Kris Merrit ('98) lays it up past a fallen Almanian. take something away f r o m the play, and Hope's lead had swelled cent, he is the man Hope needed on game." The first 15 minutes were domi- to 68-60. Alma scrapped back to the charity stripe. Two quick free nated by Hope. At one point in the another one-point deficit, 69-68, throws gave the Dutchmen a onefirst half the Flying Dutchmen led with seven minutes left. The Fly- point lead with ten seconds left. "Down the stretch our free throws by as many as nine points, but the ing Dutchmen managed to stay won the game for us," Van Wieren ahead until a Scot slipped through Scots cut the lead to one with a prac41 said. The shots Whitford made Hope's press to hit a layup with 22 tically uncontested fast break layup were key to the ball game. All game seconds to play, making the score and then took the lead for the first we seemed to exchange baskets, but 86-85 in Alma's favor. time, 37-36, with 3:11 left to play in the end we made the shots that As usual, Hope's final shot was in the first half. counted and won the game." The two teams exchanged buck- left up to Holstege, but the kiss off After an Alma charging foul, ets for the next few minutes and the glass wasn't quite on line and Whitford was back at the line to hit the ball rimmed out and into the Alma had a two-point lead at halftwo more free throws, giving Hope hands of Marc Whitford ('97). Aftime. the lead by three and thus the win. ter a brief struggle for the ball, The second-half momentum did Whitford led Hope in scoring Whitford was fouled. With a free not swing in Hope's favor until with 21 points. He also added three there was just under 10 minutes to throw percentage of nearly 76 perassists and eight rebounds despite missing last Saturday's game due to back spasms. Holstege added 20 points to the winning effort. Kris Merritt ( ' 9 8 ) scored 12 points, dished off three assists, and brought down six rebounds. Tonight the Dutchmen play one of the most important games of the MIAA season, as they face an impressive Albion team. The Britons (8-6, 0-2) return a handful of quality players, and were picked by W h e r e ; B e g i n n i n g at many to finish second in the MIAA. Centennial Park (Corner of 10th St. & However, they have lost their last five games, after opening the seaCentral Ave son at 8-1.
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