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RIBBONS— Andrew Abela ('07), a member of the Centurian f r a t e r n i t y , ties a white ribbon on a tree outside D i m n e n t Chapel on April 5. The ribbon symbolizes his personal commitment a g a i n s t sexual violence. Abela j o i n e d over 120 other fraternity m e m b e r s in s i g n i n g a pledge, sign i f y i n g t he ir own personal commitment to c o m b a t i n g sexual violence on t h e Hope College campus.
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HOPE TO CELEBRATE FLYING DUTCH DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIP On Wednesday, April 12. Hope College will host a celebration in honor of the Flying Dutch. N C A A Division III w o m e n ' s basketball champions. The celebration will start at 7:30 p.m. in the DeVos Fieldhouse. It will include video highlights, music by the Anchor Band and appearances by players and coaches. Refreshments and champion souvenirs will be available.
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DISABILITY WEEK CONTINUES ON CAMPUS Disability Awareness Week continues Wednesday, April 12 until Thursday, April 13. Students, faculty and staff pledged to undergo mobility impairment during the week. Some confined themselves to wheelchairs; other students experiences vision or learning impairment. Johnnie Tuitel will present an address Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m., focusing on disability issues. The address is entitled, "Pay it Forward: Awakening a deeper sense of purpose." Tuitel co-founded Alternatives in Motion, an organization that purchases wheelchairs for people in need, in 1995. He is also coauthor of six children's books in the Gun Lake Adventure Series. He is a member of the Michigan Commission for Disability Concerns and national spokesperson for Permobil. Disability Week will close with an ice cream social Thursday, April 13, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
KOLLEN SUFFERS VANDALISM, EXPLODING FIREWORKS Dividers in the stalls o f the m e n ' s bathroom in Kollen Hal were mysteriously removed this past week. C a m p u s safety reports that the property d a m a g e at Kollen occurred Friday, Apri 7. Other recent incidents at Kollen include the use of a bike tire as a frisbee, a broken window, and bottle rockets set off inside the building.
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" A f t e r a late night in the Science Center, I was walking quickly through the cold and passed a female student on the sidewalk. As I passed her, she became visibly nervous and took off sprinting," Christian Piers ('06) said. "That awakened me to the seriousness-of the
fear female students live with on campus." Piers, a m e m b e r of the Cosmopolitan fraternity, organized "Greek men take a stand," a group of fraternity students who gathered April 5 outside Dimnent Chapel to lake a stand against the sexual assault of women. Clad in shirts that read FRAT, Fraternities Reaching Accountability Together, the men hung white ribbons on a nearby tree " s y m bolizing their personal commitment against
APARTMENT HOUSING FALLS SHORT Apartment demand exceeds availability as more seniors choose to stay on-campus Lindsey Bartels GUEST WRITER
Nicky Brummel ('08) sat down to quickly check her email for the third time in three hours. One new message; Fwd: Four person apartment, the subject line read. Brummel yelled to her roommate. Hillary Byker ('08) darted from the living room into their bedroom. The two poured over the email. After reading it, they looked at each other in distress. Brummel hurried into the kitchen of Kraker apartment 230, to grab the soup she had made herself for dinner and then situated herself on her roommate's bed in the next room to discuss plan B with the girls. Brummel, along with several other Hope sophomores, wfere met with disappointing news throughout the week of March 12, that they had not received on-campus apartment housing for the coming fall semester. Brummel and friends applied for a fourperson apartment after not being pulled into one of Hope's cottages. Because there was only limited room in the flex cottages, they decided that applying for an apartment would be the safe way to go. The girls were sent a discouraging email
sexual violence." More than 120 Hope men also signed a pledge solidifying their commitment to this cause. " T h e 'Frat G u y ' initiative is a step in the right direction to dispel some of the stereotypes that many people have about Greek m e n . . . l hope that by taking a stand, Hope will be a more safe and welcoming place for SEE
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from the housing department. "This year there has been an increase of senior status students remaining on campus," the email explained. "We in residential life and housing are excited about this, but we may realize that this also causes many upper class students to not receive housing of their choice." Many were let down by the number of rising juniors who did not receive apartment housing. For many, this meant they would be going back to room-draw. The housing department realized that students were concerned with the options they were left with for housing. John Jobson, the director of Residential Life and Housing, addressed the issue in an email to the student body on Thursday, March 16. Jobson prided Hope in having diverse options for on-campus housing. "If you look at institutions across the nation, you will be hard-pressed to find one that has the same number of living options as found on our campus" the email read. "Because of that diversity, a number of students who will have senior academic standing next year have elected to remain on campus." Hope has a housing system that promotes on-campus housing and is based on academic credit. Students with the most credits, therefore, have the first choice in the housing process. This is why the increase of seniors staySEE HOUSING,
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Recently the nation has been abuzz with talks of immigrants, border security, and guest worker programs. The past week has seen demonstrations in nearly every major American city advocating both for immigrant rights and for sending immigrants home. Why the sudden fuss? The Senate is currently working on passing a bill that would reform immigration. The bill, sponsored by the bi-partisan effort of Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Edward M. Kennedy CDMass.), goes less strict on immigrants than a bill passed by the House in December and is labeled by many conservatives as "amnesty." The Senate bill, according to cnn. com, "would allow the 12 million illegal immigrants to apply for a six-year visa if they work, pay a SI,000 fine, back taxes, pass a background check and learn English.
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What usually happens when one of the world's largest auto parts suppliers files for bankruptcy protection? Employees are left looking for another j o b and money. This may not be the case for as many as 13,000 hourly employees of Delphi and members o f the United Auto Workers, based in Troy, Michigan, w h o have been
induced to retire by the company, in exchange for sum payments. Last Friday, Judge Robert Drain, of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan, approved Delphi's plan to offer all eligible employees a $35,000 lump sum payment in exchange for their retirements, according to the Associated Press of N e w York. In his ruling. Judge Drain believed that the attrition agreement
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SPURS between UAW and Delphi would provide an important option for UAW workers. "This right is significant in that there is tremendous uncertainty with regard of the future of Delphi's operation and the future of the collective bargaining agreement," Drain said. Though some workers at Delphi may not be ready to retire, Delphi has offered to give employees more money than originally expected. Some Delphi employees may be offered up to $140,000, depending on seniority and health care benefits. About 25 percent of Delphi's 33,100 hourly workers are expected to be induced to retire. General Motors, the former owner of Delphi, will fund all attrition payments, as part of an
RETIREMENT attrition agreement with UAW. Both G M and Delphi believe the agreement will help the turn around of both businesses, which have had major financial struggles and setbacks in recent years. Delphi hopes that the attrition plan will slash many wage and benefit costs for employees so that Delphi's money losses in the United States can be reversed. "We believe that it's not only a good exercise o f business judgment, but it's fundamentally right to offer as many options to our labor forces as we can," Delphi lawyer Jack Butler said. Delphi blames some of its financial problems on union contracts it inherited when it left G M back in 1999, while G M claims that Delphi owes it around $1.23 billion for costs "related to post-employment benefits
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The trial of A1 Qaeda conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui moved to the death penalty stage Thursday after jurors in the long-running and often embarrassing trial found April 3 that the supposed 2 0 * Sept. 11 hijacker was eligible for the death penalty. Amidst passionate accounts of the Sept. 11 attacks from eyewitnesses ranging from then-Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to hotel guests who witnessed victims j u m p i n g from the burning Twin Towers, Moussaoui often appeared bored, even while jurors visibly struggled to control their ZACARIAS MOUSSAOUI emotions. Moussaoui, who was arrested in August 2001 after arousing suspicion at a flight school in Minnesota, has been at the center of a longrunning judicial saga since his arraignment in December 2001. The only person charged in the United States in connection to the Sept. 11 attacks, Moussaoui originally claimed he had no connection with the attacks, only to reverse himself on March 27, when
he said that he and would-be shoe bomber Richard Reid were supposed to hijack a fifth airplane and fly it into the White House. In addition to Moussaoui's own conflicting statements, Moussaoui has attempted to represent himself, he has testified in his own defense against the advice of court-appointed lawyers and has also had several attempts to plead guilty denied by the court. The blunders have not been limited to Moussaoui's defense. The prosecution case was nearly destroyed when Transportation Security Administration lawyer Carla Martin participated in "unacceptable collusion" with airline-industry witnesses that were to be a key part of the prosecution case. The witnesses were excluded from testifying, but the j u d g e later allowed new witnesses to replace those barred. Government lawyers made the case that although not necessarily specifically involved in the 9/11 plots, Moussaoui knew information which could have prevented deaths in the attacks. Briefs of interviews conducted by government interrogators of other terrorism suspects in custody described Moussaoui as "not right in the head" and a loose cannon who was nothing but trouble for his handlers. Defense attorneys have also contended that relatives of Moussaoui have schizophrenia, a hereditary condition which they claim explain Moussaoui's irrational behavior. To be sentenced to the death penalty, prosecutors must prove that Moussaoui's actions resulted in at least one death.
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Senior Art Show Presentation A n n e Bast ( 0 6 ) will give a public presentation of her paper, "Calllebotte's Paris." D e P r e e Art Center. 7 p.m. Free.
Documentary Showing •Invisible ChildrenGraves W l h a n t s Auditorium. 9 : 3 0 p.m. Free.
Thursday April 1 3 Documentary Showing "Invisible ChildrenGraves W i n a n t s Auditorium. 9 : 3 0 p . m . Free.
Monday April 17 Jazz Combos Concert W i c h e r s A u d i t o r i u m . 7 : 3 0 p . m . Free.
Tuesday April 1 8 Jazz Combos Concert W i c h e r s A u d i t o r i u m . 7 : 3 0 p . m . Free.
Ongoing Graduating Senior Art Exhibit " W h e r e f o r e Art" D e p r e e A r t C e n t e r Gallery. Free. TTie exhibit r u n s t h r o u g h M a y 7.
SHAKESPEARE PLAY TO BE PERFORMED IN DEWITT Hope College Theatre will present " L o v e ' s Labour's Lost," a comedy by William Shakespeare, on Friday and Saturday, April 21-22, and Wednesday-Saturday, April 26-29, at 8 p.m. in the DeWitt Center main theatre. Cast members include: Rachel Achtemeier ('06) as the Princess of France; Jennifer Blair ('OS) as Rosaline; Steven Branford ('OS) as Dumaine; Dane Clark ( ' 0 8 ) as Berowne; Heather Janofski ( ' 0 6 ) as Katherine; Stephen McEwan ( ' 0 8 ) as Longaville; Jon Sprik ( ' 0 8 ) as the King of Navarre; and Kendra Stock ('06) as Maria. Tickets are $4 and are available at the DeVos Ticket Office. T h e DeWitt Center Ticket Office will be open shortly before 8 p.m. on performance nights.
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Art seniors' last hurrah at gallery Matt Oosterhouse A R T S EDITOR
"Wherefore Art" thou art?. Deny thy father and refuse thy name! The senior art students will not have to deny anyone admission to their x free art exhibition, "Wherefore Art." The gallery's title plays off a famous line of William Shakespeare's " R o m e o and Juliet," and features the artworks o f 15 members of the class of 2006. From steel propellers and dogs, to slide mounts, to multiple "oil on canvas" portraits, to cartoon-style art pieces, to artistic photography, the gallery features a variety of work from the graduates-to-be. Dustin Fiddler ('06), who has several pieces on display, admitted that much time has gone into such a presentation, and that the gallery is almost entirely student produced. "[The senior art students] have been meeting since November as a group," Fiddler said. " W e ' v e made everything from the art pieces, to the arrangements, to the invitations." Putting together such a display is not easy. Fiddler admits. During
Spring Break, all of the senior art students were putting in 15-20 hour days to put on the finishing touches on the presentation. Fiddler mentioned the camaraderie that took place during the long period of preparation. "We all worked near each other when making our art," he said. Even though much of the artwork was created primarily for the show, a large portion of the pieces were semester-long projects that the artists often had to do for class. The selection process was rigorous. "We met with professors and students to determine what we wanted in the show. Everyone brought in more than five pieces to have critiqued," Fiddler said. The graduating studio art majors with works in the program are Rachel Achtemeier, Amy Back, Amanda Berlinski, Ashley Boer, Katherine Brown, Adriana Canche, Jessica DiBemardo, Holly Dustin, Dustin Fiddler, Rob Fron, Kent O s b o m , Alexandra Snyder, Lindsay Strahle, Sandie Timmer, and Jonathan White. Once the show has ended, the S E E
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Silent auction of student art to benefit internship program Elizabeth Shuter GUEST W R I T E R
Students will be showing their artwork in a silent auction in the Science Center Atrium from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 12. The auction is a frindraiser for the Social and Vocational Entrepreneurship Internship pilot program headed up by Professor Robin Klay and involving 14 students, working to finance the cost of the trip that will take place during May and June. Approximately 70 items will be featured ranging from pottery, poetry, photography, and artwork.
TheSocialandVocationalEntrepreneurship Program in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, is a pilot program this year. Its vision is "to develop outstanding vocational internships for Hope college students...We have the... privilege to assist our brothers an sisters in Puerto Escondido. In the vocational internship program we are proposing, what begins as an internship in Puerto will mold students in life-long servants o f those in need, abroad and at h o m e . " In addition to the two month internship abroad, students are required to enroll in a two
credit prep class the semester prior, focusing on Mexican culture, customs, religion, politics and also seek advice from Hope professors and community experts to develop a tailored internship. Students this year are developing internships to teach English, work in soccer refuge camps, set up office systems in the local Habitat for Humanity office and to develop improved water filtration systems. "The art show is a means to S E E
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Concert Review: CHOIRS AND SYMPHONETTE JOIN FORCES FOR CONCERT "It's a spicy meat-a-ball!" The Hope College Symphonette will be joined by the College's Chapel Choir and College Chorus plus solo artists for the annual Combined Concert on Tuesday. April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Dimnent Memorial Chapel. Selected pieces are "Regina Coeli" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, two Psalm settings by John Rutter, " Song of Fate" by Johannes Brahms, and "Veni Sancte Spiritus" by Mozart. Admission is free.
JAZZ COMBOS TO PERFORM The Hope College Jazz Ensembles will perform two consecutive but different concerts on Monday and Tuesday, April 17 and 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Wichers Auditorium. The public is invited. Admission is free. Both concerts will feature an array of compositions from the standard jazz repertoire as well as new and original student compositions. The ensembles are coached by the jazz faculty at Hope College.
Matt Wertz rocks out in Dimnent Danielle Revers STAFF W R I T E R
If there's one thing that can be said of Matt Wertz concerts, it is that everyone has fun and lots of it. The show on Saturday night at Dimnent Memorial Chapel began with The Gabe Dixon Band, a trio who met at the University of Miami. They had jazz-rock feel reminiscent of Jamie Cullum with a unique ethnic flare from the salsa influences in Miami. The second act. Mat Kearney, wowed the audience with a raplike style on his upbeat songs and crooning ballads. At long last. Matt Wertz entered the stage and opened his set with "23 Places." He played other classics such as "Counting to 100," "Sweetness in Starlight," "Everything's Right" and "Maryann" and also played five new songs from his upcoming album. The audience packed the
entire chapel save the balcony. Fans danced and sang along, especially to Wertz's new song "Heartbreaker." Wertz was a goofball as usual and kept everyone laughing along with him all night in between moonwalks, j o k e s and cries of "It's a spicy meatball!" The night took a serious turn, however, when Wertz talked about an organization that he is involved in called the Mocha Club (www. mochaclub.org) in which one pledges to give up two mochas a month ($7) which will be sent to those in need in Africa. Wertz encouraged everyone to sign up and gave away either a free t-shirt or C D to those who did. After more than two hours of performing, Wertz closed out the evening by playing an unplugged and intimate version of the fan favorite "Red Meets Blue."
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all," said Jon Von K o e n i g ( ' 0 7 ) , a C e n l u rian fraternity m e m b e r . Piers organized " G r e e k men take a s t a n d " in h o p e s t h a t his f e l l o w f r a t e r n i t y m e m b e r s w o u l d b e c o m e m o r e a w a r e of s e x u a l a s s a u l t a n d the d a m a g e it c a u s e s to t h e v i c t i m . H e e x p l a i n e d t h a t s e x u a l h a r a s s m e n t and a s s a u l t h a s d i s t u r b e d him since high school. "Professor Hoogerwerfs Christian Love class w a s the catalyst for getting m e started on this initiative. S o m e girls in the class put together a presentation on sexual assault and shared experiences and h o w destructive it really is," Piers said. T h o u g h Piers said fraternity m e n "are the guys that I relate to the m o s t , " h e h o p e s to reach all men at H o p e College. T h e 120 m e n involved in " G r e e k m e n take a s t a n d " also plan to attend the " H e a l with Teal 5K r u n / w a l k " an event for sexual assault a w a r e n e s s in Holland on April 22. N i c k D e K o s t e r ( ' 0 6 ) , w h o has been w o r k i n g with Piers, helped organize the event with W o m e n In Transition. Piers said they " h o p e to h a v e a g o o d
In signing my name t o this cause, 1 vow myself t o the end of sexual harassment and violence against women in the world around me. I do not give my signature lightly, and I have considered the implications of this promise in my own life and worldview. I vow t o hold other men accountable for their actions, and t o accept responsibility for my own, whether or not I am held accountable by others. I understand t h a t my silence belies acceptance, and that my ignorance bestows permission, and so my stand w i l l be loud and unmistakable. Sincerely,
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Jonathan M u n k
Mark Yapp
Michael Kelley
Peter Malison
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Grant Webster
Jonathan Ploch
Matthew Anderson
Michael VanderWeele
Peter Nyberg
Seth Kovarik
Jack Nummcrdor
J o n a t h a n Von K o e n i g
Matthew Bauer
Mitchell Currie
Philip Lepper
Steven Martindalc
David Belke
Jacob Dickinson
Joseph Banish
M a t t h e w Churcill
Nathan Reed
Randell J o h n s o n
Stev e n S c h u i l i n g
Christopher Gates
David Leland
Jacob Droppers
Joseph Kik
Matthew C o w i e
Nathan Clintonbamett
Ritchie Latimore
Steven Serrano
Christopher Riley
David Moran
Jake Gilliland
Joseph Orr
Matthew Griffin
Nathanael Vanllom
Robert Casey
Steven Stetson
Brett Kingma
Colin Fenton
David Sedjo
J a m e s Gr a n d sta IT
Justin Sobania
Matthew Kryger
Nicholas DeKoster
Thaddeus Goodchild
Bred Schlender
Robert Drexler
Andrew Bcdan
Brian Bussema
Dalen Mendiola
David Visintainer
James Williams
Kala Cohen
Matthew M c C a b e
Nicolas Witkowski
Robert Hoff
Thomas Gordon
Andrew Crowder
Brian GallifT
Dane Doctor
Donald Scholten
Matthew Moorehead
Oliver O'Brien
Timothy Judson
Andrew Liang
Robert Rikscn
B ria n H e i m
Daniel C h e s n e y
Douglas VanEerdcn Jeffrey Slaughter
Keith Fraass
Matthew Schmidt
Ryan K e l l y
Timothy Westra
Andrew Ruemenapp
Patrick M c M a h o n
Daniel Koenig
Eli C r y d e r m an
J e r e m i a h Schutt
Kenneth Underwood
Matthew Schreiber
P a t r i c k St. J o h n
Trevor Kierc/ynski
B ria n W y n s
Ryan P a y n e
Andrew Schueneman
Bryan Kinsey
Daniel Leppmk
Erie A d a m c / y k
Jesse DeBoest
Kevin B u m h a m
Matthew Timmins
Paul B a e v e r s t a d
Ryan Smith
Troy Kierczynski
Andrew Serrano
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Eric Pfropper
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though n o records exist to differentiate active a r m y m e m b e r s and those that have been killed. A f t e r the children are taken, the L R A forces them to m u r d e r other children, immediately assimilating them to the treacher-
California. A f t e r deciding to film the current situation in Sudan, the filmmakers stumbled upon the story of these children and were stunned at the lack of n e w s c o v erage. T h e result of the 2 0 0 3 e x cursion w a s a short film "Invisible Children; Rough C u t . " T h e film is s h o w i n g this w e e k in Winants Auditorium ( N y k e r k ) on M o n d a y - T h u r s d a y at 9:30.
o u s life. T h e children are flogged and tortured for not p r o d u c i n g information they could not possibly know. M a n y of the girls are forced into prostitution; they are given as prizes for men to d o as they wish.
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Taking the Earth's temperature Evelyn Daniel
c a r b o n r e p o s i t o r i e s , like tropical
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rainforests, could also potentially i n t e n s i f y t h e g l o b a l w a r m i n g
point o f n o return. "If it's a question of h o w much a n d h o w fast a n d w h a t the c o n -
Atmosphere
lege offers several options for s t u d e n t s to learn m o r e a b o u t e n -
and
Environment
C h a n g e . T h e Planet E a r t h a n d the 100-Ievel r e l i g i o n c o u r s e Earth
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p r o b l e m . A c c o r d i n g to M u r r a y ,
s e q u e n c e s a r e g o i n g to be, t h o s e
v i r o n m e n t a l issues. T h e s c i e n c e department offers G E M S courses
Llndsey M a n t h e l
about one-fifth of atmospheric c a r b o n c a n be attributed to t h e d e -
questions
long
c o n c e r n i n g t h e e n v i r o n m e n t that
a n d Ethics. " A l l o f us c a n d o s o m e t h i n g , "
struction o f r a i n f o r e s t s . H u m a n s ' c o n t r i b u t i o n to cli-
a g o , " M u r r a y said. T h e p r o b l e m , a c c o r d i n g to m a n y scientists, c o u l d at least
fulfill t h e g e n e r a l e d u c a t i o n science requirement. These classes
B o u m a - P r e d i g e r said. " A c t i o n s have consequences. As Christians,
include Global Climate Change,
w e n e e d to d o w h a t is r i g h t . "
mate change
be s l o w e d by a d e c r e a s e d d e p e n -
Jenny Cencer
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F o u r y e a r s a g o t h e cily o f H o l land m o v e d u p its a n n u a l T u l i p T i m e festival b e c a u s e t h e flowers already faded before tourists
distinguishes this
temperature increase from earlier climate shifts. Since the industrial
were
answered
d e n c e on fossil f u e l s a n d a r e d u c -
wide are facing stronger hurric a n e s a n d m o n s o o n s t h a n ever, o r
revolution,
been
t i o n in t h e a m o u n t o f c a r b o n d i o x ide r e l e a s e d into the a t m o s p h e r e .
greater
To truly m a k e a significant differ-
so ii s e e m s . D r o u g h t h a s led t o a
a m o u n t s of carbon dioxide into
e n c e , c o n s u m e r s w o u l d n e e d to
the atmosphere, which causes the earth to a b s o r b m o r e s u n l i g h t
overlook short-term gains for the l o n g - t e r m h e a l t h o f the e n v i r o n -
arrived. Coastal regions world-
s i g n i f i c a n t i n c r e a s e in forest a n d g r a s s l a n d fires. W h a t d o e s t h i s h a v e to d o with global w a r m i n g ? It
is
unclear
which
effects
a r c t h e result o f g l o b a l w a r m i n g a n d w h i c h a r e c a u s e d by n a t u r a l ,
releasing
and,
humans
have
significantly
consequently,
heat.
How-
ever, e v e n in t h e m o s t e x t r e m e e s t i m a t e s , t h e e a r t h will not f a c e significantly higher temperatures
in t h e e a r t h ' s
than t h o s e o f t h e m e d i e v a l p e -
climate. Scientists are almost certain o f o n e t h i n g , h o w e v e r :
riod. " I t ' s not h a p p e n i n g f a s t e r than
cyclical changes
the earth's average temperatures
in t h e past, a n d t h e t e m p e r a t u r e s
h a v e i n c r e a s e d a n d will i n c r e a s e f o r y e a r s into t h e f u t u r e , likely
a r e n ' t h i g h e r t h a n in t h e p a s t , " H a n s e n said. " B u t w e ' r e c o n -
the result o f h u m a n c h a n g e s to t h e
t r i b u t i n g to it as a s p e c i e s . T h a t ' s
environment. " V i r t u a l l y e v e r y line o f e v i d e n c e s u p p o r t s that the c l i m a t e
new." "This
has w a r m e d , " said Greg Murray,
sen. " M e l t all the g l a c i e r s , a n d
H o p e professor of biology.
w e ' l l still h a v e p l e n t y of land a b o v e wa t e r . It p r o b a b l y will
Predictions of how m u c h global w a r m i n g will o c c u r v a r y g r e a t ly f r o m o n e r e p o r t to t h e n e x t . The U.N.'s Intergovernmental
itself d o e s n ' t t h r e a t e n
catastrophic disaster," said Han-
drive some plants and animals to
Check documents to be printed carefully to reduce the amount of paper. Do not feed wild animals-it makes ment. them dependent on human food which "I t h i n k w e ' r e in this c o n t i n u e d may cause them to eventually starve. r e l i a n c e on cars a n d coal a n d w e Avoid plastic shopping bags-only take a bag if could be m o r e rational," Murray you need one, bring your own cloth bag said. " W e need t o m a k e a c h o i c e when you shop or use paper bags. t h a t ' s not s o l e l y m a d e on s h o r t Shop for durable, long-lasting productsuse a metal razor instead of disposable^ Reuse whatever you can-pie tins, glassware, Turn off lights and TVs cutlery, foil. -when you re not using them. Put computers on stand by when not in use to reduce electricity use by 50 percent. Ask for a mug rather than a disposable cup at a coffee shop. Donate items instead of throwing them awayclothes, furniture. Buy items that are less toxic to the environment-vinegar & water can replace glass cleaner.
e x t i n c t i o n , a n d it m a y c a u s e s o m e
C o m m i t t e e on C l i m a t e C h a n g e
human suffering." M a n y ecologists and environ-
p r e d i c t e d that b y 2 1 0 0 , t h e a v e r a g e w o r l d t e m p e r a t u r e w i l l rise
mental advocates see the destruct i o n o f s p e c i e s a s its o w n t r ag ed y .
by a b o u t 1 d e g r e e C e l s i u s . In t h e
Animals
most extreme predictions, the average temperature could increase
many species of birds, amphib-
like
polar
bears
and
ians a n d p l a n t s h a v e b e c o m e e x tinct o r a r e h i g h l y t h r e a t e n e d .
end of the century. In a n y c a s e , t h e a r e a s nearest
G l o b a l w a r m i n g in W e s t M i c h -
term economics." C o l l e g e s t u d e n t s c a n also e d u -
igan c o u l d m e a n less s n o w c o v e r ,
c a t e t h e m s e l v e s to m a k e m o r e
to t h e p o l e s will s e e t h e g r e a t e s t
m o r e i n t e n s e heat w a v e s a n d t h e
earth-conscious
temperature
Equatorial
g r e a t e r rales o f e v a p o r a t i o n that
e f f e c t global w a r m i n g a n d o t h e r
r e g i o n s , in c o n t r a s t , will e x p e r i -
go along with them. Without more
e n c e less c h a n g e , s a i d E d w a r d Hansen, associate professor of
p r e c i p i t a t i o n , that c o u l d lead to
concerns. " T h e best thing students can
b y as m u c h a s 3 d e g r e e s b y t h e
change.
g e o l o g y a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l sciences. The
human
destruclion
of
decisions
that
l o w e r lake levels. W i t h m a n y e f f e c t s of global w a r m i n g , m a n y scientists b e l i e v e
d o is e d u c a t e t h e m s e l v e s , " said
t h e earth h a s a l r e a d y p a s s e d a
that H o p e C o l -
Steven Bouma-Prediger, professor of religion. He s t r e s s e d
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tion. In an e f f o r t to turn Earth D a y into a w e e k - l o n g e v e n t , s p e a k e r s
f e e w i l l be p r o v i d e d by N a t u r e ' s
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T h e Anchor unfolds Oct 2 0 0 4 : T h e A n c h o r printed p o m . R e m e m b e r t h a i ? L a u g h , n o d y o u r head. C o m e Pull s e a s o n , p a g e f o u r a n d
"Can we change a culture?" available, it s u p p o r t s the s e c o n d stance (that the
To the E d i t o r :
five f e a t u r e d a spread sheet o f n o t Pullers h e a v i n g r o p e , b u t n a k e d w o m e n . It w a s c o m p l e t e with c o m p l e m e n t i n g article entitled " P o m at H o p e , " q u o t i n g c o m m e n t s like, " p o m is k i n d a f u n n y . " I d o n ' t m e a n to s a y
that
struggles
surrounding
p o r n o g r a p h y a r e n ' t present at H o p e C o l l e g e , a s I ' m sure this s t r u g g l e is eral, yet the m e r e t h o u g h t o f d e e m i n g this material " n e w s w o r t h y " is a d i s g r a c e to n e w s . A f t e r t h e p o m fiasco, I, a m e a s l y s t a f f reporter, v o w e d t o turn the A n c h o r a r o u n d . S o m e d a y , I t h o u g h t , the A n c h o r will b e a p u b l i c a t i o n that talks a b o u t sexual assault, b i n g e d r i n k i n g , s u b t l e r a c i s m on this c a m p u s that b e i n g a C h r i s t i a n c o m m u n i t y has c o m p l i c a t e d a d d r e s s i n g , yet h a s n ' t m a d e u s i m m u n e to. I w a s c o n v i n c e d this w a s w h y I w a s at H o p e C o l l e g e . I, Erin L ' H o t t a , will b e c o m e editor a n d m a k e t h e p a p e r an i n s t r u m e n t o f c h a n g e o n
Dr. Janet H y d e , p r o f e s s o r o f p s y c h o l o g y a n d w o m e n ' s
p u r p o s e o f sexuality is t o w a r d s an end other than p r o c r e a t i o n ) at the e x p e n s e o f the first stance (that
studies at the U n i v e r s i t y o f C a l i f o r n i a , Berkeley, had t h e
the p u r p o s e o f sexuality is t o w a r d s procreation).
o p p o r t u n i t y last Friday, April 7, to present s o m e o f t h e results o f h e r research at H o p e . R e f e r r i n g to the poor
I n s o f a r as a g o v e r n m e n t s u p p o r t s s t r o n g f a m i l i e s
quality o f c o m p r e h e n s i v e sexual e d u c a t i o n in m a n y school districts, a n d t o the quantity of d e m e a n i n g , s e x laden
imagery
that
saturates c o n t e m p o r a r y
popular
m e d i a , she c o n c l u d e d with a q u e s t i o n and a c h a l l e n g e to the a u d i e n c e : " H o w c a n w e c h a n g e a c u l t u r e ? " This challenge followed a summary of
policy
with children, the c o n v e r s e is true: t h e first stance on s e x u a l i t y is s u p p o r t e d , at the e x p e n s e o f t h e second. Support
of
either
of
these
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s t h u s yields a reciprocally negative e f f e c t o n the other r e c o m m e n d a t i o n ' s stance
towards
sexuality.
Fully
embracing
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s Dr. H y d e s u g g e s t e d in a c o n c l u s i o n
one r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w o u l d lead to a c o m p l e t e
t o t h e recent research p r e s e n t e d at the lecture. A m o n g
elimination
t h e several r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s w e r e t w o s u g g e s t i o n s o f note. O n e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w a s to s t r e n g t h e n f a m i l i e s ,
both at the s a m e t i m e w o u l d lead to a n u n e a s y c o m p r o m i s e b e t w e e n t h e two, a m i x e d m e s s a g e
of
other,
regarding
s h o w i n g a correlation b e t w e e n a d o l e s c e n t s w h o c o m e
g o v e r n m e n t w e r e to increase the availability o f
from s t r o n g f a m i l i e s a n d those w h o d e l a y intercourse.
credibility a l o n g t i m e a g o . A n d w h o c o u l d b l a m e p e o p l e for n o t r e a d i n g it. P e o p l e looked at the c o n t e n t and k n e w
H y d e also r e c o m m e n d e d a m o r e w i d e s p r e a d availability
contraception to adolescents, contraception's implied stance o n the p u r p o s e o f s e x u a l i t y w o u l d ,
Student C o n g r e s s told u s to s t o p t h e presses. N o o n e on staff k n e w why. O r s o t h e y said. O u r editor sent a c a m p u s w i d e email t a l k i n g a b o u t o u r failure, student c o n g r e s s a s k e d u s t o s u b m i t a letter o f a p o l o g y for o u r fiscal irresponsibility and I w a s m a d . Very m a d . R i g h t e o u s l y . I
on p r o f e s s o r s ' d o o r s , raised m o n e y
through
faculty
d o n a t i o n s to print one last issue o f the A n c h o r w i t h o u t S t u d e n t C o n g r e s s a p p r o v a l . T h e A n c h o r staff littered the floor o f b a t h r o o m stalls with n e w s p a p e r s , let A n c h o r s roll across c a m p u s like t u m b l e w e e d s . A n d w e w e r e r e c l a i m e d . O u r d e d i c a t i o n to t h e p a p e r c a u s e d S t u d e n t C o n g r e s s t o f u l l y f u n d us n e x t year, and the a d v e n t u r e o f m y editorship b e g a n . M a y 2 0 0 5 : 1 turned d o w n t w o internships that s u m m e r . Instead, I spent f o u r m o n t h s traveling, b r a i n s t o r m i n g h o w to r e v a m p t h e A n c h o r . I r e d e s i g n e d the i n t e m a l structure o f the organization, hired nine n e w staff m e m b e r s
sexuality.
If the
o f c o n t r a c e p t i v e s t o adolescents. It is w o r t h asking w h e t h e r t h e s e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s -
to the extent contraceptives were m a d e more
strong f a m i l i e s and g r e a t e r availability o f c o n t r a c e p t i v e s
c o u l d m a k e to strengthen f a m i l i e s with c h i l d r e n ,
- are s i m u l t a n e o u s l y a c h i e v a b l e .
a n d vice versa. B e c a u s e o f their reciprocally negative relationship, these r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s
S t r o n g f a m i l i e s with
children rely for their e x i s t e n c e on a sexuality that results in p r o c r e a t i o n ; t h e s e f a m i l i e s i m p l y that the p u r p o s e o f s e x u a l i t y is t o w a r d s procreation. C o n t r a c e p t i v e s , o n the o t h e r h a n d , inhibit p r o c r e a t i o n ; their use a n d existence
k n e w I w a s a b o u t to d o s o m e t h i n g , s o m e t h i n g , I knew. T h e next d a y I d i d n ' t go to class, instead, I k n o c k e d
of
embracing
since, a s Dr. H y d e said, t h e r e is significant r e s e a r c h
w h o didn't care. M a r c h 2 0 0 5 : T h e A n c h o r s h u t d o w n . Yes, shut d o w n .
purpose
while
campus. But the t h i n g is, n o b o d y read the A n c h o r . It lost
it w a s n ' t w o r t h reading. A n d I w a s left with an a u d i e n c e
the
the
available, u n d e r m i n e a n y e f f o r t s the g o v e m m e n t
c a n n o t both b e s i m u l t a n e o u s l y i m p l e m e n t e d to their fullest potential. A s f a r as these t w o r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s are
imply that the p u r p o s e o f sexuality is t o w a r d s an e n d other than procreation. S i n c e both r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s i m p l y
c o n c e r n e d . Dr. Janet H y d e fails to present a
o p p o s i n g , m u t u a l l y e x c l u s i v e p u r p o s e s o f sexuality,
is sincere a b o u t finding an a n s w e r t o h e r q u e s t i o n , " H o w can w e c h a n g e a c u l t u r e ? " - and equally
there is tension b e t w e e n t h e s e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s . If the g o v e r n m e n t w e r e t o s u p p o r t either o f t h e s e t w o r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s , they w o u l d also tacitly s u p p o r t that r e c o m m e n d a t i o n ' s stance on the p u r p o s e o f sexuality. I n s o f a r as a g o v e r n m e n t m a k e s c o n t r a c e p t i v e s m o r e
c o h e s i v e set o f policy r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s .
If s h e
sincere a b o u t p r o m o t i n g t h e rights o f w o m e n n a t i o n w i d e - Dr. H y d e w o u l d be well advised to consider her recommendations more carefully. N i c h o l a s Engel ( ' 0 8 )
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FROM
1
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ing o n c a m p u s h a s left the rising j u n i o r s with little r o o m in the c o t t a g e s a n d a p a r t m e n t s . A c c o r d i n g to H o p e ' s Residential L i f e w e b s i t e , " M o s t
house." A l t h o u g h the stress o f h o u s i n g can c a u s e tension b e t w e e n r o o m m a t e s and w i t h i n the H o p e c o m m u n i t y , the h o u s i n g d e p a r t m e n t has reassured
including a n e w faculty advisor. I c h e c k e d o u t b o o k s
s t u d e n t s should e x p e c t t o live in c o l l e g e residential facilities for at least their first t h r e e y e a r s o f e n r o l l m e n t .
f r o m the library with the other editors, looked at 1940s
T h e h o u s i n g rationale further states, " T h i s will e n a b l e
n e w s p a p e r s as m o d e l s f o r a redesign. W e b o u g h t n e w
students to realize the m a x i m u m benefit o f the faculty,
mester. S t u d e n t s w h o did not r e c e i v e a p a r t m e n t s h a v e
t h o u s a n d dollar state o f the art s o f t w a r e , m o v e d into T h e
their f e l l o w students, and the o f f e r i n g s o f the c o l l e g e . " T h e s e are only a f e w o f the r e a s o n s so m a n y s e n i o r s
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For the j u n i o r s w h o h a v e not yet m a d e h o u s ing a r r a n g e m e n t s , J o b s o n has c o n f i d e n c e that they will find satisfactory h o u s i n g in a residential hall. J o b s o n e n c o u r a g e d s t u d e n t s in an email, " W h e n C o o k Hall w a s originally c o n s t r u c t e d , it w a s d o n e s o with h o u s i n g j u n i o r - l e v e l s t u d e n t s in m i n d . " A l t h o u g h m o s t j u n i o r s are itching t o get out o f residential halls, J o b s o n assures, " B o t h the greater i n d e p e n d e n c e a f f o r d e d by the suite design and the ability to d i n e in the C o o k servery are benefits e n j o y e d by C o o k Hall r e s i d e n t s . "
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When you talk, God listens To the Editor: I am sitting in my room listening to a beautiftil Vineyard instrumental music C D as I munch on Ferrero Rocher chocolates. I just "tried" to complete my sophomore file again. My freshmen year file had pictures, but this time it is more of notes from people and things that 1 did. We are in the last month of the school year and I am not sure how your year was. but mine was a battle year. Not a soul knew about it. I know it is important to share to survive through things, but it was a battle I had to fight on my own. A battle 1 think I won. 1 learned one thing and that was no matter what 1 go through, what I am blamed for, how 1 feel or even cry, "When I talk, God listens." I came across that phrase in a
random magazine I got in my mail one day. I put it next to my laptop as a loud and visible reminder that God is there. I went home for spring break. My mission was to remove my braces but at the same time, I talked a lot to my parents. One night I was lying on our guest room bed as we spoke about my year at Hope. My parents knew I was battling between various v issues, so they allowed me to share and cry about it as well. I cried till I couldn't that night and when it was all done, my mom reminded me that even though my real dad is miles away from me, God is my dad who is always there. So if you are reading this right now, and feel down, just remember that you are almost there. Some of us are graduating and we have no
clue what is next, or if you are like me, you haven't found a summer j o b and you are getting worried as the days get closer to the first week of May. 1 would like to encourage you to talk to God today. I know it is probably hard—but just hold on to G o d ' s hand and He will take you through it. Last week when 1 was showing off my big teeth at dinner, a good friend of mine Nixon Omollo ('06) said that no one could take the smile off my face no matter what happened. I did not say anything in response, but on the inside, 1 said "Well said Nixon." So keep smiling, we are almost there—just keeping talking to God, and He will listen no matter what you have to say! Beula Pandian ('08)
Lacrosse fans earned win To the Editor: On behalf of Head Coach Mike Schanhals, Assistant Coach Jim Budde, and the entire Hope College Club Lacrosse Team, we would like to thank all of the Hope College students and friends (as well as the parents, of course) who came out in attendance to support the lacrosse team at our home game this past Saturday,
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April 8 versus the University of Michigan-Dearborn. It was indeed a great feeling and sight to see such a nice crowd. Obviously, it was a beautiful day and even better with our 8-5 win over a very fast and talented U of M - D e a r b o m team. We greatly appreciate your support and especially your enthusiasm as we represent Hope College during the collegiate lacrosse season. Thank
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pieces have several potential paths they may follow. The art may go into the private collection of its creator. However, in general, a majority of the art that is displayed is for sale to the public. In addition, Hope College buys some of the student art work to place in various buildings around campus. The gallery is on display in the Depree Art Center until May 7.
you all very much. We hope to see you again at the remaining home games this spring if your time permits. -Dr. Todd E. Harbum ('78) Orthopedic Consultant/ Team Physician, Hope College Lacrosse, Head Coach Mike Schanhals ( , 92)and Assistant Coach Jim Budde ('88), and the members of the 2006 Hope Lacrosse Team
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W h a t Spring Break? Ah, spring. The subject of countless poems and love songs, the bringer of showers, flowers and romantic superpowers. Spirits are as light as the evenings; freedom is on the horizon. And Hope College women are in more danger than they were a month ago. The Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence confirms a logical supposition; sexual assaults increase during warmer months. But reader, beware: this is not another publication on safe spring breaks, responsible alcohol consumption, or date rape—crucial issues though those certainly are. Instead, I'd like to back up a few steps. I'd like to talk semantics. Let me illustrate with a story. A few weeks ago, a man I have known for over two years made me patently uncomfortable. His behavior shifted. Whereas once he kept an appropriate distance and spoke respectfully, he now began encroaching on my space: leaning in too close, blocking my path, bending over my chair to speak with his face only inches from mine. These actions culminated in a couple of trashy pickup lines and a lighthearted threat to follow me home. Here come the semantics: how should I name this incident? Creepy? Comical? Complimentary? I call it sexually violent. For at least three reasons. First, actions and words laced with sexual innuendo make me smaller. When this man interacted with me in these ways, he made me into a thing, an object of his momentary whims and wishes. He made me less of a human. Second, outside of a mutual, loving context, the sacredness of sexual interaction becomes profane. It becomes difficult to internally distinguish flattery and degradation. Because sexuality is integral to identity, actions and words such as his compromise my selfconcept and confuse my self-worth. Third, language shapes our reality. By calling this m a n ' s actions and words violent, I assert to myself and others that they are intolerable. I inwardly claim the wrong done to me. I outwardly set a precedent for other interactions. This definition of sexual violence includes everything from whistling, body proximity, and suggestive comments to rape and other sexual assaults. It seeks not to minimize the latter, but to justly name the former. It seeks to recognize that those incidents we so easily overlook share the same roots with those we wish no one ever faced. Ultimately, this definition seeks to empower. Do I believe semantics can single-handedly solve the problem of sexual assault? Of course not. But problems as complex and destructive as this require our attention to all of their aspects, especially their roots. By accurately naming even "minor" incidents sexually violent, we purposefully undermine the forces that lead to sexual assault. By speaking truth, we actively pursue the day when we may all meet the coming spring without fear, with only the lightness and freedom it brings.
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SEMI-PRO HOPE ALUM: Nick Hinkle ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
From Holland High School to Hope College and now to semi-pro. basketball seems to be a never ending career for one Holland native. Hope alumnus Chad Carlson ( ' ( ^ r e cently joined the local semi-pro basketball team named the Holland Blast. Carlson has enjoyed playing at every competitive level and has loved basketball all his life. "I played a lot growing up with my family and friends and watched Hope games all the time," Carlson said. After a year of playing for the Grand Rapids Flight, Carlson has returned to play
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Grand Rapids Flight,^ Carlson said. "I just got talking to the owners about playing in Holland this year because it would be more convenient." As a player, Carlson realizes the semipro level produces very competitive and athletic players. "There are a lot of good athletes in this league. My role as a player is much more defined because of all the athleticism," Carlson said. After his assessment of the league, Chad does not plan on being the league's most flashy player. Instead, he will rely on his fundamentals and personal strengths. " W h e n you are playing against players better than you, you have to rely on your strengths and be confident," Carlson said, " M y strengths are my shooting and my knowledge of the game, so I will try to let those guide me." Carlson's knowledge is certainly a key aspect for him as a player. While at Hope, he was a four year varsity player and became the 24th all-time scorer in Hope's history. Carlson has many fond memo-
MICKELSON WINS SECOND GREEN JACKET AT MASTERS Chris Lewis SENIOR STAFF W R I T E R
For the second time in three years, Phil Mickelson, the number four ranked golfer in the world, donned the green jacket, perhaps the most coveted award in all of golf. Mickelson's two-stroke victory at Augusta National was his second major victory in a row and third overall. The Masters win was also his 29th career victory, giving him a tie for 17th place amongst all PGA tour winners. The week started with 5-under-par 67 for world number two Vijay Singh who took the first round lead. After the second round, the lead switched to the 2003 Tour Championship winner, Chad Campbell, who held a three stroke edge over Rocco Mediate, 1992 Masters champion Fred Couples and 2000 Masters champion Singh. Saturday will be remembered more for mother nature and rain delays. The rain showers made the brutally long Augusta National play even longer during the third round. Most players finished their third rounds early Sunday morning and played 18 more holes later in the day. After the third round, Mickelson held a one stroke margin over 46-year-old and sentimental favorite Couples. Couples was looking to win his second green jacket in 14 years and make his-
FORMER DUTCHMAN AND JV BASKETBALL COACH NOW SHOOTS WITH THE BLAST ries of Hope, but one of his most cherished memories was not about scoring any amount of points. Instead, Carlson treasures his time playing at Hope with his brother. Jeff Carlson ('06). Playing for Hope as senior with his freshman brother remains one of Carlson's most fond memories in his basketball career. "That w a s a dream come true for both of us and it made that year a lot of fiin," Carlson said. Today, Carlson primarily uses his playing experience, talent and knowledge as a coach. He currently coaches for the Hope m e n ' s junior varsity basketball team. He brings his excellent talent and experience to help current Hope players achieve their goals.
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"Coaching is an unbelievable privilege," Carlson said, "I have had the opportunity to coach some guys here at Hope that are not only terrific players but are all great people as well." In addition, Carlson believes his Holland Blast experience as a player will help him as a coach. He is able to see the game from a different viewpoint and experience a variety of coaching strategies. "I am getting the chance to learn how different coaches approach the game," Carlson said. "It also helps to be able to actively participate in the game so I can see both a coach's and player's perspective." Whether he is coaching, playing or observing basketball, it seems the sport will always be a crucial aspect of Chad Carlson's life.
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game and imaginatory by becoming the oldest Mastion is the true key ters champion, eclipsing Jack for success on any Nicklaus* record by three months. golfing venue. In addition, if victorious he would On the 18th hold the record for longest stretch fairway, Mickelbetween Masters victories. son held a threeBut it was just not meant to be. P H O T O EDITOR J A R E D W I L K E N I N G stroke lead and While Couples hit beautiful shots SERVING UP THE LOVE ON THE COURT - Co Captain, Steve Malhit his second shot all day, a balky putter let him vltz ("07) rallies a g a i n s t his Kalamazoo o p p o n e n t yesterday in f r o n t of to the left side of down and Mickelson finished the Hope Tennis f a n s w h o spilled o n t o C o l u m b i a . Hope lost 7-2. the green. Followchampionship with a final round ing a poor chip, he 69 for a 7-under-par total of 281. two putted for his South African Tim Clark holed a only bogey of the day. The crowd magical bunker shot on the final knew it did not matter as Mickhole for a final round 69 to capelson was taking home the green ture second place. Better Ingredients. Defending champion and four- jacket once again. Better Pizza. 4 "In 04 when I won, I felt this time Masters winner Tiger Woods great feeling of relief that I could finished in a tie for third after a fiwin the tournament I dreamt 7 ^ ^ s e r v e nal round 70 and too many missed about," Mickelson said. "This putts and opportunities. time, it's a great feeling of sat"I putted atrociously today," isfaction and accomplishment Woods said. " A s good as I hit it, to have been able to beat such a that's as bad as I putted." great field." He was joined at third place by Not only did he win his third two-time Masters champion Jose A N Y ONE T O P P I N G L A R G E P I Z Z A major championship, he also Maria Olazabal, who shot the (delivery charges m a y apply) moved to number two in the world week's lowest round of 66, world rankings behind Tiger Woods, number three Retief Goosen, moved to number one on the PGA Couples and second round leader Tour money list and became the Campbell. 2 8 0 N. R i v e r R o a d first player since Sandy Lyle in The main talk of the champiHolland, M I 1988 to win the Masters the week onship had been the length of the Mon-Thur: 1l;00am-1:00am after a tournament win. Mickelcourse; it now measures a whopFri-Sat: n : 0 0 a m - 2 : 0 0 a m son won the Bellsouth Classic by ping 7,445 yards. Masters legends DELIVERY Sunday: 12:00pm-l 2:00am CARRYOUT 13 shots the previous week. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer After sorting through the rehad criticized the course's length, H O P E COLLEGE Non-Profit cords and statistics, all that matbelieving that only long bombers ANCHOR Organization ters for Mickelson is that he is off of the tee could now win. 1 4 1 E 1 2 T I I ST U.S. Postage once again leaving Augusta NaHowever, Clark's second PC) B o x 9 0 0 0 PAID tional as the Masters champion. place finish proves one's short HOLLAND, M I 4 9 4 2 2 - 9 0 0 0 H o p e College
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UPCOMING H O M E GAMES April 12 Women's Track v. Albion and Tri-State, 2 p.m. Match will be played at Buys Athletic Field. 13th and Fairbanks.
April 1 5 Baseball v. Kalamazoo, 1 p.m. (DH) Games will be played at Buys Athletic Fields. 13th and Fairbanks.
April 13 Softball v. Alma, 3:30 p.m. (DH) Games will be played at Buys Athletic Fields. 13th and Fairbanks.
April 15 Softball v. Olivet, 1 p.m. (DH) Games will be played at Buys Athletic Fields. 13th and Fairbanks.
April 1 9 Men's Tennis v. Calvin, 4 p.m. Match will be played at 13th and Columbia Ave. April 2 1 Women's Tennis v. Albion, 3 p.m. Match will be played at 13th and Columbia Ave.