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The official student-run newspaper of Sterling College, serving since 1889 • For updates and more info, visit http://stir.sterling.edu Volume 112 Issue 1
ON THE INSIDE
Opinion: Page 6
Letter from the Editor Debut of “Cup of Joe” Weekly Tornado Column SGA Column Campus Pulse
Features: Page 7
Sophomore Jon Earle plays cards Friday night with guys from all three dorms. Photo by Taylor Libby
Friday Night Poker SC Cheerleading Squad Fall Movie Preview
Sports: Page 8
Senior quarterback Carlos De Los Reyes runs from defenders agains Friends. Photo by Melissa Yarrow
Football’s season opener Boys and Girls Soccer Volleyball Cross Country Golf
THISWEEK
Tonight. 6 p.m.
Soccer (at Manhattan CC)
Tonight. 9:55 p.m. Fuel Worship (Cornerstone)
Tomorrow. 5 p.m.
Volleyball (Sioux Falls)
Saturday (12-8 p.m.)
Awake 08 (Cooper Lawn)
NEWSBITES Awake ‘08 Seniors Sam Regier and Molly Sundquist’s senior project will take place on Cooper Lawn Saturday from 12-8 p.m. Students from various KCAC schools have been invited to join SC in a day of prayer and worship, led by SC worship bands and other guest leaders. All students and faculty are invited to participate.
Freshman Leah Bartell and juniors Mike Love and Stuart Parman react as Ike (the mouse in the middle of the picture) jumps out of a cup as a part of the RA Talent Show during freshmen orientation. Photo by Grayson Graves
Jumping into the new year What’s in store for SC in 2008-2009
By MATT EHRESMAN Editor-in-Chief and TIM LUISI Staff Writer Every fall semester brings new students and changes to life at Sterling College, but this year has already provided more changes than usual. Not only are there more than 200 new students, but several significant changes have already been made. New students With 210 new students, this incoming class is one of the largest in SC history (only the third time a class has surpassed 200). It is estimated that the total student population will be around 650 this fall. “I am very pleased [with enrollment],” Vice President of Admissions Dennis Dutton said. “Dr. [Bruce] Douglas has had a dramatic role in enrollment at Sterling College in a very positive way.” Chapel requirements Most returning students have probably noted differences regarding chapel requirements. Perhaps most notably, the Sunday evening chapel services have moved back on campus to Upper Wilson after years of services being held at the local United Presbyterian Church. “We wanted it back on campus,” chaplain Anne Smith said. “That’s the service where we have the time and space to be fluid and to emphasize worship.” In addition to the chapel ser-
Continue reading online Log on to stir.sterling.edu to read more about: - Details about new chapel options - Prof. Blair Martin’s re-shaping of the Foundations class - Introductions to new faculty members
vices on Wednesday mornings and Sunday evenings, several other options have been formed this year for students who were left unsatisfied after last year’s chapel offerings. “We’ve tried really hard to put together a program that will help people to grow if they take the initiative,” Smith said. “If you go into it with even a little bit of an open heart I think you will be getting something out of it.” Student Life Another change that has students talking is the new punishment for visitation violations. The penalty has been increased from a $50 fine to $200, along with 10 hours of community service after the first offense. While the punishment seems severe, Vice President of Student Life Tina Wohler said that the rules are not an issue if you abide by the Student Life Covenant. “For those who are not breaking visitation, there is no change at all,” Wohler said. “The hope from the student life staff is that students will not put themselves in difficult situations with the opposite sex and will act responsibly.” Athletic Department The Athletic Department has also made some considerable upgrades for the 2008-2009 season. After months of construction, the new football and track stadium is still on schedule to be completed by Homecoming weekend, October 17-19. All of the construction related to the football field was completed in time for the first game last week, but the finishing touches are still being made on the track and other minor architectural features. “It is a nice gift for them,” head football coach Andy Lambert said, “[but] our guys play well and hard regardless of outside stuff.” This fall also marks the beginning of a new tennis team representing SC, headed up by coach and Christian Ministries professor, Rishawn Austin. Lambert said that the addition of the team
Freshman Teri Walters helps paint a house during the Foundations service project. Photo by Grayson Graves will help make Sterling’s athletic program stronger and he expects an increase in enrollment because of this new offering. Presidential Search Dr. Douglas is currently still the acting president of SC, but he made it known last year that he wanted to gradually “phase out” and pass his responsibilities on to a new leader. A Presidential Search Committee was formed and began working with a management firm that performed a survey of the college’s needs. After interviewing about 50 people on campus, they created a profile of what kind of leader they felt the college needed. The committee came close to hiring one candidate, but he eventually turned down their initial invitation. The Committee is now working with a new firm
and hoping to find a new leader to take over in January. Dr. Craig Smith, one of the committee members, said that now that the school year is in full swing, the college can more or less run on “auto pilot” with the current leaders and administrators. He noted that it is difficult to find a leader willing to take over mid-way through the year. “For me, we need someone called to the position. The board is willing to wait,” Smith said. Smith said that some of the qualities that the survey found to be important to the community were spiritual leadership, the ability to unify campus groups and to lead in a creative path. “We’re taking very seriously what the students said while we work on choosing a leader,” he said.
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OPINIONS
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WEEKLY TORNADO -- THE ROTATING COLUMN
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
What’s new with The Stir As the articles from this issue clearly show, there are many changes and new opportunities at Sterling College this fall. The Stir will be no exception. Here are some things we’re working on for this year: Stir Online The Stir will continue to be published every two weeks in print, with a few extra issues coming later in the year. However, we’ve changed the function of our online companion, http://stir.sterling.edu. Previously, a completely new issue was published online on the weeks when The Stir was not published in print. The staff this year felt we wanted to use those weeks between issues to ensure that each print issue we put out is the absolute best we were capable of producing. With the weekly online issue we felt that this was not a realistic possibility with a staff our size. Instead, we will continue to publish each story online that appears in print, as well as running special features and continued coverage. Letter to the Editor Occasionally we receive letters from readers voicing their opinions (positive or negative) about issues relating to the campus. We strongly encourage you to let your voice be heard through this outlet. While we do our best to voice the general consensus opinion of the students, we want to ensure that you have the opportunity to share your individual thoughts. Send entries to mehresman@sterling.edu. We reserve the right to edit your works for inappropriate content and word length, but do not let that stop you. We want more letters this year than ever before. Other Journalism is a field that changes rather rapidly. My personal goal for The Stir this year is for us to put out a publication that strives for excellence in every aspect. We want to be able to compete with the major universities of our nation, not just smaller, private Christian colleges. To reach this goal, we want to continue the professional, journalistically-sound feel of The Stir that you have come to expect, but we also want to change things up a bit to keep up with national journalistic trends.
Chapel credits don’t need to be a hastle By TAYLOR LIBBY Features Editor I do not know how, but I have heard stories about f r e s h men who come to SC having done little research on the school beforehand, and are shocked by its Christian emphasis. Then, after a semester of discussing Christ in most classes, watching people pray before meals, and attending mandatory chapel sessions, they are typically the first to transfer. While this is probably an exaggeration, it is nevertheless a reality. A Christian
worldview is not a requirement to attend this school. For those who are unaware of, or simply choose not to participate in, the lifestyle offered by Sterling, there are ways to get a degree without having to commit to Christ. However, there is one aspect of a Christian college that cannot be avoided: chapel credit. Since graduation hinges on a student’s attendance of a set number of chapels, this issue has been a point of contention amongst those students who come to SC for an education free from religious teaching. In the past, chapel was offered on only Wednesday mornings and Sunday nights, with a few other opportunities to pick up
A Cup of Joe THE HIVE
extra credits. If, at the end of a semester, a student had failed to obtain the necessary 14 credits, a paper could be written to fulfill the requirement. This year, students will no longer be able to write a paper or attend the last few meetings of several bible studies in a scramble for credits. Instead, along with the regular chapels, there are three new programs students can participate in throughout the semester that provide the required credits: Praxis, Alpha Course and Bedrock. In addition to these, Bible studies will also begin in October. With that in mind, there should be no reason for students to fail to meet
the requirements. There should be no student using the excuse they didn’t know SC was a Christian school, because after three weeks of school it is clear. A busy schedule should also no longer be an excuse These small groups were designed to offer flexibility. In reality, more effort would almost have to be put into failing chapel than to just attend the minimum requirement. Part of attending a Christian school is accepting the obligations that come with religious affiliation, but Sterling has done an incredible job of catering to those who may not share the school’s beliefs and has left little room for complaint.
CAMPUS PULSE
By JOE DARDZINSKI
BY JUSTIN DAWSON
Compiled by KELLY VALENTINE
What quality do you feel is most important for the new SC President? (see front page article)
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“That they have a good financial knowhow.” - senior Kelsey Williamson
SGA wants to change, get you involved By MELISSA YARROW SGA President SGA is aiming for a facelift—not just within the SGA office but across the campus. Yes, there is a new mural in our office which sparked the idea for the SGA Executive Cabinet’s acting debut in The SGA Office, a spoof off of NBC’s TV show The Office, but our goal is higher than merely fresh paint. There are two specific things that the SGA Executive Cabinet desires to do this year that could be part of an internal face-lift for the
college. SGA’s first goal is to support the diverse passions of the students on this campus. Every student has different passions and unique skills. We want to tap into that, starting with the SGA organizations. Organizations exist now because someone was passionate enough to take the initiative. It is important to make sure that this drive is still within each organization. For those students not involved in SGA organizations, there are other avenues to express individual talents, whether through a major, a sport, or another hobby. We want to encourage everyone to do what they love with all their heart.
Another goal we have for the year is to help promote positive attitudes within the SC community. We want to do this by intentionally fostering healthy relationships. The idea is that through strong relationships, one person’s positive attitude will spread to another person, and that person will in turn affect those around them. This is a challenge to all of you, as well as all of us: choose to have a positive attitude and let’s see how things can change. No doubt, it will be a great year. Develop your passions. Spread positivity. Enjoy being at Sterling College. For this face-lift, no paint is required.
“The most important quality in a president is that she is a hot young actress.” - junior Deric Roach
“I’d like them to care about the pelican babies.” - sophomore Christina Cheyney
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Poker tournaments provide male bonding Fall flick features
Communters, faculty members and guys from all three dorms come together for a night of cards and community.
By NATHANIEL DORY Staff Writer
Photo by Taylor Libby By TAYLOR LIBBY Features Editor The basement worlds of Kilbourn and Campbell have finally collided in a whirlwind of playing cards and poker chips. Taking the basement scene by storm is the Sterling Poker Tour: poker tournaments that provide weekly entertainment for card-playing males on campus. Taking place at 10 p.m. every Friday night in Kilbourn basement, the Sterling Poker Tour brings guys from different places together for a night of Texas Hold ‘Em. One of the three original poker players, sophomore Jon Earle, said one of the main purposes of the poker tournament was to encourage guys from all the different dorms to come together and meet people they might not have otherwise. “Now when we see each other out and about we have a bonding; we have something in common and something to talk about,” Earle said. Sophomore Joe Dardzinski, a frequent attendee of the Poker Tour, agreed.
“I just like being able to hang out with all the guys,” Dardzinski said. Dardzinski added that he really enjoyed seeing guys from Campbell hanging out in Kilbourn. What started out as a few guys meeting for a game of cards has grown into a gathering of up to 15 players every week. Thus, the tournament has expanded to include a second table of play. Although Earle said spectators are strongly encouraged, both he and cofounder Matt Jaderston are worried that the tournament will soon out-grow the space Kilbourn basement provides. “We wouldn’t turn people away, but it’s going to get really crowded. If we have more than 18 players we have to go to a third table and that is just crazy,” Jaderston said. Outside of space, one of the main issues the poker players have dealt with is the poor connotation gambling sometimes carries with it. Jaderston said there is a five-dollar buy-in for all players, but that it was made clear the tournament was not a place for
Sophomore Matt Jaderston examines his hand before deciding whether to check or bet during a hand of Texas Hold ‘Em. Every Friday night Jaderston, along with several other guys, hold a poker tournament in the basement of Kilbourn. Photo by Taylor Libby gambling. “We don’t want it to be gambling, but we do want to encourage competitive play. Then there is a little something for the winner, Jaderston said. “The best part of poker is that it is so much more than just the game, it’s great community, sheer testosterone, and a game of pure wits.” Although the Sterling College Student Handbook does not forbid activities such as poker, students are strongly discouraged from
gambling. In order to prevent the focus from being on the money, Jaderston said all the players worked very hard to make the poker tour about the guys and the game. With players coming from all three male dorms, as well as commuters and even a few faculty members, the group is very diverse. There is one group, however, that has not yet been integrated into the poker circle: girls. “We are open to girls.
The only thing is, visitation ends at 1 a.m. and our games usually go until at least 2 a.m.,” Earle said. Earle also added that for their annual Christmas tournament players are allowed, and encouraged, to bring dates. In the end, the Sterling Poker Tour is doing more than just perfecting the poker faces of the players. It brings guys together from all over campus to participate in some oldfashioned male bonding.
Cheerleaders invade SC sidelines
The newly formed cheer squad poses for a picture during their first game at Saturday’s home match against Friends. From left: Christina Mahgan, Brooke Minor, Lisa Esquivel, Sarah Thoma, Jamie Barbosa, Brittany Pinson and Samantha Kempf. Photo by Melissa Yarrow By RANDI PARROTT Staff Writer In years past, men in plaid kilts graced the sidelines and led the crowd in cheers during home sporting events. This year, however, Sterling College introduces a cheer and dance team to help raise the spirit and energy of both players and spectators. The 2008-2009 team consists of coach Whitney Hamilton; juniors Christina Mahgan, Sam Kempf, Lisa Esquivel, and Brooke Minor; sophomores Sarah Thomas, Brittany Pin-
son, and Jamie Barbosa; and freshman Samantha Davison. The girls successfully cheered together for the first time at last Saturday’s football game and appreciated the crowd’s overwhelming enthusiasm and support. During their first season, the girls hope to establish themselves, develop experience, improve skills, channel school spirit, and have fun. “I swore I would never go down that path again after cheering throughout high school,” Thomas said, “but now that we’re into the season, I wouldn’t change a thing. Everyone
is so willing to help each other; it’s been great.” While Sterling’s dance program led Thomas to rediscover her love of cheer, it has also helped initiate first-time cheerleaders like Pinson and Barbosa into an unfamiliar world that includes 6 a.m. practices consisting of running, cardiovascular exercise and abdominal workouts. Coach Hamilton said she eventually hopes to include stunts and tumbling in the routines, but only after they can get mats and pompoms. Be sure to come support the cheer and dance team at the next home game.
Cheerleaders Samantha Kempf and Lisa Esquivel attempt to lift teammate Jamie Barbosa during an afternoon practice. Photo by Grayson Graves
It’s been an odd summer for movies. I remember entering the movie theatre on a summer afternoon for the last film I would see that season, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. I stumbled out of the appalling film thinking things would never be right with the world again. Then I remembered the fall movie season is right around the corner. Here’s what we can expect in the coming months. September is never fun because it means going back to school. The only remedy is to go see Eagle Eye starring Shia LaBeouf and produced by Stephen Spielberg. This film promises to be a no-holds-barred adventure. This third Speilberg/LaBeouf film gets me more excited for their next project together, Transformers 2. Eagle Eye comes out on September 26. October is month of Halloween, so I suppose I should recommend a scary film, but I can’t help choosing Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist. This film seems to be cast in the Juno mold as it is an independent film that stars Michael Cera. However, it seems that Cera may finally have cast off the juvenile shroud he acquired while on Arrested Development. For once, he’s appearing in a film that seems both heartwarming and hilarious. You can hear the playlist on October 3. I recently became a James Bond fan and am anticipating Bond’s latest adventure Quantum of Solace, which will be released on November 14. This time around Bond, aptly played by Daniel Craig, fights for the peace and security of the world. The plot may not be wildly original, but there should be amazing special effects along the way. December: it’s cold, bleak, and a time for box office gold. Since Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince has been delayed until May, the best movie that will be released is probably Shanghai starring John Cusack. This movie, dealing with a secret plot in the Pre-World War II American government, will hopefully provide a baffling mystery and an engaging period drama.
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SPORTS
stir.sterling.edu QUICKSTATS Cross Country 9/12
4th
Football
0-1
9/13
Friends 33, Sterling 7
Golf 9/15-16
10th
Men’s Soccer
3-1
9/5 Sterling 5, MAC 1 9/6 Sterling 6, SW Assemb. God 1 9/10 Sterling 2, Concordia 1 9/13 Mid America OK 5, Sterling 2
Women’s Soccer 3-2 9/5 Sterling 4, MACU 2 9/6 Sterling 5, SWAG 1 9/10 Concordia 6, Sterling 0 9/13 Sterling 4, MACU 3 9/16 Newman 6, Sterling 0 Volleyball 1-6 9/2 Sterling 3, Cen. Christian 0 9/5 SW Oklah 3, Sterling 0 9/5 Angelo State 3, Sterling 0 9/6 NM Highlands 3, Sterling 0 9/10 Southwestern 3, Stering 0 9/13 MAC 3, Sterling 0 9/16 Bethany 3, Sterling 0
UPNEXT
Cross Country 9/19 Texas Tech Football 9/19 7 p.m. at Tabor Golf 9/29 Cottonwood Hills. Men’s Soccer 9/20 1 p.m. at C. Christian Women’s Soccer 9/20 11 a.m. at C. Christian Volleyball 9/19 7 p.m. at Univ. of Sioux Falls
Warriors struggle offensively, fall to Falcons in season opener By Amy WOODS Sports Editor It was a rough one out of the gates on Saturday night for the Warriors football team. In their opening night of play in the newly renovated stadium, the Warriors were defeated by the Friends Falcons, 33-7. Coach Andy Lambert was positive about the defense of the game however, and said that “we stopped the run very well.” The Warriors struggled offensively all night and could not gain momentum in their drives. In their first possession, the Warriors seemed poised to take up right where they left off against the Falcons last season, gaining 19 yards in the first three plays. It was not often after this drive, however, that
the Warriors were able to penetrate Falcon territory. The team especially struggled in making third down conversions, allowing the Falcons 10 to the Warriors’ one. The team rushed for a total of 93 yards, and senior Chris Schexnayder had the one sack for the Warriors’ defense, and freshmen Michael Talton had an interception. Senior Derrick Sullivan led the defense with 11 tackles, while sophomore Rashard Colquitt headed up the offense with 66 yards on 9 carries, and a 70 yard kickoff return for a touchdown. As the team looks towards the rest of the season, the goal is simple. “[We are going] to play the best that we possibly can and work diligently everyday to accomplish that,” Lambert said.
Sophomore Rashard Colquitt plows through the Falcons defense on one of his nine carries for a total of 66 yards. Despite their weeks of practice, the Warriors fell to the Falcons 33-7. The team will travel to Tabor this weekend to take on the Bluejays. Photo by Melissa Yarrow
WARRIOR SOCCER
Soccer teams off to hot start By Godfrey Miheso Staff Writer
Golf ready for the new year
By Jason Finister Staff Writer Head golf coach Sean Gillespie has solid expectations for the SC golf team this year. Gillespie realizes that program is still new and wants to set the DNA of the team. Leading the team are sophomore co-captains Jake Bowser and Robert “Deuce” Stevens. “Theses are two hard working players that will set examples for the younger players,” Gillespie said.” Bowser also has aspirations for the team during the season. “More than seeing the team grow on the golf course, I would like us to grow in all aspects of our lives,” Bowser said. “I would like for us to realize that God is in control in both the good rounds and bad.” The team will open their season on September 14 and 15 at the Pittsburgh State Invitational.
Senior Jorge Bueso goes for the header over a defender in a recent game. The Warriors started their season well, with a record of 3-1. Photo by Grayson Graves
The men’s soccer team dropped to 3-1 after suffering a 2-5 loss at the hands of the team they had previously beate, Mid America Christian. Senior Jorge Bueso led the Warriors with the most shots, but it was senior Ryan Covey who put the Warriors on the board with two goals. Senior Jordan Miller, and sophomores Mladen Bjelica and Ivan Sanabria also had a shot each. This loss comes following a win over Concordia, 2-0. The visiting Warriors had a rough time settling into the first half with minimal chance to score, in contrast to the Bulldogs who missed two clear shots in the final minutes of the first half. The Warriors scored five minutes into the second half when senior Shawn Sajjadi dribbled past the marker to give an assist to the waiting junior Justin Martens. The Bulldogs were running out of gas but wise enough to possess the ball defensively, which allowed Bueso and Covey to use their speed. Bueso converted on a hard pass from Bjelica for the second goal, his third of the season. Warriors coach Dave Underwood was pleased with the results despite poor officiating. “I have never seen such officiating in many years,” Underwood said.
It was also a rough day for the Lady Warriors in their most recent home game against Newman. The Lady Warriors adjusted well in the second half defensively, only allowing two goals, but fell short at the buzzer, 0-6. Senior Elisabeth Gafford and sophomore Kylie Yates both had shots at the goal, but were unable to convert. Against Mid-America Christian, the Lady Warriors also suffered defeat, with a score of 0-3. Though four different women had shots on goal, none were able to convert. The Lady Warriors came back from a shooting deficit to nearly match Mid America for shots in the second half, but could not get a shot to land. The Lady Warriors next play tonight at Manhattan Christian College at 5 p.m.
New scoring record
Congratulations to senior forward Ryan Covey. With a goal in the Sept. 5 tournament game, Covey broke the SC scoring record for most goals in a career.
Waiting for the starting gun Volleyball team continues to struggle By Jason Finister Staff Writer Fall is here and the cross country team will be putting their best foot forward. This Saturday, both the women’s and men’s teams competed at Friends University, placing fourth. Coach Jack Dillard has many expectations for this year, which include the team seeing the fruits of their labor from the hard work that they put in over the summer. “The team has really worked hard and came back in great shape,” Dillard said. “This first meet will establish
what we need to focus on in practice over the next couple of weeks.” Returners junior Sarah Wolff and junior Ernest Newton are expected to be front runners for the teams, and freshman Michael O’Bannon is expected to add depth to the men’s team. Assistant Coach Travis Tesone also sees potential in the freshman girls. “As a whole, they have been extremely impressive by building the team stronger,” Tesone said. ”I foresee incredible leadership potential.”
By Amy Wiley Sports Editor The Lady Warriors continue to struggle in the opening of their season. They faced the Bethany Swedes Tuesday at home and fell in three games. Coming off of a close game against McPherson, the team was a little shocked at the outcome of the game. “It was definitely a heart breaker,” junior captain Christina Carpenter said. “We went into the game feeling very confident. We felt more prepared than we were.” Junior Renee Swisher worked the floor Tuesday night, with nine kills and six digs to her credit. Senior captain Grace Friedman had
seven assists off sets. The team next heads to a tournament in South Dakota. The Lady Warriors have struggled in their line up changes, and are working to improve this aspect of their game. Carpenter said, “We’re excited about the tournament, and we can use it to continue working on our line-up changes and get some more time under our belt.” The Lady Warriors will face Dana College and Mount Marty College at the tournament in Yankton, S.D. They will come home to face Bethel in their next conference game at Bethel.
Junior Renee Swisher goes in for a kill. Photo by Grayson Graves