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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 7
ON THE INSIDE
Opinion: Page 6
Letter to the Editor “Cup of Joe” Cartoon Weekly Tornado Column SGA Column Campus Pulse
Features: Page 7
Dr. Paul Maurer poses by Cooper Hall. Maurer took over as SC’s 11th president January 8. Photo illustration by Matt Ehresman
New president begins tenure formulating vision
Freshman Randi Parrott exercises at the Underground Pulse Tuesday. Photo by Didy Patrick
Sterling Fitness Plan Martin Luther King Jr. Construction Updates Entertainment Reviews
Sports: Page 8
Senior Mac Stephenson looks to pass against McPherson Jan. 8. SC pulled out a victory, 73-66. Photo courtesy Nicole Oberle
Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Indoor Track
THISWEEK
Today. Beginning at 4 p.m. JV Men’s Basketball vs. Central Christian (@ home)
Saturday. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Women’s and Men’s Basketball games @ Bethel
Saturday. 10 a.m.
Track and Field @ Kearney, NE
Thursday. 9:50 FUEL service in Union
NEWSBITES President Meet-and-Greet Meet in the Union at 8 p.m. tonight for the chance to get to know Dr. Maurer. Pizza will be provided.
CAB Coffeehouse Night
The Campus Activity Board is hosting a coffeehouse Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. in Fireside where several students will show off their musical talents.
By MATT EHRESMAN Editor-in-Chief Dr. Paul Maurer describes himself as a “goal-oriented, pro-active” kind of guy—obviously positive traits for a leader. However, since Maurer began his tenure as SC president on January 8, he has intentionally chosen to begin his time as SC’s eleventh president with a different strategy. “My early time here will be built in many ways around building relationships,” Maurer said. “I’m the new guy on the block, so I have a lot to learn about Sterling. I think listening is pretty important.” Whenever he is not in meetings with various campus leaders or working on organizing his belongings in his new home and office, one of his top priorities is getting to know as many people as possible by name. Most would likely agree that Dr. Bruce Douglas’ presidency was defined by his success on the business side of things, meeting many of the college’s financial needs. Maurer calls his own presidency a “continuation” of what Doug-
las established, yet his personal interest and involvement in the students’ lives have been rather evident from the start. Maurer has chosen at times to sit at a table full of students in the cafeteria rather than converse with fellow campus leaders, smile and wave to the community during the Tabor basketball game last week and made it known that one of his top priorities is to speak at a chapel service about his vision for the future (scheduled for Feb. 4). Any student who approaches Maurer will have a difficult time getting a word in before Maurer inquires about their time at SC and what activities they are involved in. When Maurer first heard about the need for a new president at SC, he said he quickly found several indicators that SC was on the rise, which peaked his interest in the opportunity. “The Christ-centeredness and the progress of recent years drew me here,” Maurer said. “The physical changes on campus over the last decade with the new library,
Cooper Hall, new residence halls and renovation of the football field and track, as well as the growth of endowment and increase in enrollment—these are all good indicators of what has happened here in recent years.” Maurer is quick to credit Douglas for this success, adding “I am pleased to have the opportunity to continue to strengthen Sterling after someone who admittedly made some very difficult decisions but has strengthened the college overall in many ways.” Maurer said he also recognizes the importance of coming up with a well-articulated vision for his time at SC, because people have an easier time coming together to unite under goals they all agree with. Maurer is sill working on what he wants his vision statement to include, but he has a strong passion for excellence, quality education and teamwork. One thing is for sure, though: his presidency will be built upon a strong foundation of relationships and a teamwork mind set. “I think if you’re going to
By AMY WOODS Sports Editor
With her impressive resume, Ellis is not the only one who is excited about her addition to the SC Athletic Department. “Ellis brings several strengths to our volleyball program and will be a great person to have in our department,” Athletic Director Andy Lambert said. Ellis was picked out of three final candidates, who were chosen from the application pool after the job was opened on the NAIA and CCCU websites for ten days. A staff group, a faculty group and the volleyball team all had a voice in the process. “Coach Ellis was the last candidate we interviewed,” junior Christina Carpenter said. “She stood out to all of us, so making the decision was easy.” The Lady Warriors suffered through a disappointing season in 2008 with a final record of 8-25, but the team hopes to resurrect its reputation in 2009 under Ellis. Ellis has already begun recruiting for the 2009 season, and will be traveling to Colorado in March for the Crossroads Volleyball Tournament. “My goal,” Ellis said, “is to develop a championship program that plays hard, plays smart, and honors the Lord on and off the court.”
By TIM LUISI Staff Writer
achieve something, you’re going to achieve something together. You can’t change a school by yourself. You need people who are pulling together in the same direction,” Maurer said. “What we’re about is more than tasks and goals; we’re about living life together, and living life together is about relationships.”
More on Maurer
Name: Dr. Paul Maurer Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Family: Wife, Joellen (pronounced Jo-Ellen) Jon Elizabeth Daniel Sarah Religious Background: Accepted Christ in high school, began attending Presbyterian Church Sport: Basketball and soccer (played goal keeper at University of Cincinnati) TV: Occasionally catches 24 and The Office, but mostly news
Ellis selected as new Chapel programs aim for students’ growth SC volleyball coach There has been a new face on campus this past weekend that, although few may know now, will become very familiar by next fall. Jenny Ellis, the newly appointed head volleyball coach, was on campus last weekend to meet recruits for next season. Ellis comes to Sterling from Catawba Valley Community College in North Carolina, where she had a winning record of 32-6. Coach Ellis led her teams to two conference, regional, and district titles, and they finished eighth last year at the NJCAA Division III tournament. Excited to begin her reign as head coach, Ellis said she has high hopes for next year’s season. “There is so much talent and potential on this team,” Ellis said. “Finding the right combinations of people on the floor is going to be the key.”
Over the last few years, the SC chapel program has undergone a massive overhaul. Just a little over a year ago, Sunday night chapel was held at the United Presbyterian Church, there were only two praise bands and the options for obtaining chapel credit were limited. Since that time, under the guidance of Chaplains Anne Smith and Jerrod Adair, chapel has been moved back to the SC campus, has assembled a third praise band and has added multiple new options for chapel credit. In addition to these changes, parts of the previous program were eliminated, such as the option to write a paper to make up the requirement. According to Adair, all of the modifications were a part of a bigger vision that SC has in mind. “The changes fall in line with our vision that we have for the college,” Adair said. “For instance, Sunday Night chapel was moved to campus, in part, because we hope to have a chapel building on our own campus. By having it on campus we validate the need for a chapel building.” While most SC students have embraced these changes, Smith
said there have still been some issues with attendance. “Chapel attendance has been poorer than I’d like,” Smith said. “In part because our expectations of students has been low and many excuses were accepted and many exceptions were given.” While chapel remains a requirement, both Adair and Smith hope SC students will not reject it simply on that basis. “I believe everyone can take away something that applies to their life,” Adair said. Smith echoed this sentiment and said she hoped all students, Christian or not, would use Chapel as an opportunity to deepen their own convictions. “Use it as a time to listen and wrestle with what you believe… as a time to think about your life, and how it intersects with what people are saying,” Smith said. Smith went on to encourage Christians to stop thinking about what they get out of Chapel, but instead to focus on what God can do through that time. “Above all, expect something of God. Expect something of yourself,” Smith said. “Stop, look, listen, feel, be present to the moment. Pay attention because life is happening all around you, even in chapel, and life is good and deserves our attention. “
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OPINIONS
stir.sterling.edu EDITORIAL:
Money talks, SC scholarships don’t Sterling College is expensive. If you are one of those kids that has no idea how much your parents are paying for your education, then I suggest you take a look at your final bill, because there are several zeroes following the initial number. Granted, SC is a small, private Christian school and therefore it is naturally more costly than a state institution. However, because little state funding is provided to students looking to attend a private college, often an education at Sterling depends on how badly a sport or activity wants a particular student. Here is where Sterling begins to run into a problem. One of the first things former President Bruce Douglas did during his presidency was to even out the scholarship scale between athletics and academics. Now that equality has been restored, however, a new group of students is getting overlooked when it comes to dollars. The truth is, there is not a single activity on campus, outside of athletics, that is allowed to give independent scholarships to talented students. In other words, a music scholarship is probably just a blanket “academic” scholarship in disguise. What this means for students who get good grades and excel in several activities, whether it be forensics, music, theatre, praise band, or anything else, the buck literally stops at academic achievement. Further, this prevents certain clubs and activities on our campus from attracting and retaining talented students because they simply aren’t given the money needed to stay at Sterling. Also, activity directors have no pull over students who may not be carrying their weight in the department because scholarships for activities are basically nonexistent. While this may seem difficult to sort out, the bottom line is that some students are not being compensated for all they bring to this campus, and ultimately that makes retaining the best of the best a difficult challenge. Though this may seem an impossible problem to fix, the solution is relatively simple: give activity directors a budget specifically designed to attract students via scholarships. Basically, if you are an amazing actor, the theatre department should be able to offer you additional money outside of the academic package the admissions office promises. This solution would allow activities across campus to bring in high quality students and it would give activity directors the opportunity to entice, encourage and enforce through the dollar sign. It hardly seems fair that a student who stars in every theatrical production, leads worship every Wednesday and maintains Kelsey Scholar status should be receiving the same amount of scholarships as an average student who barely manages to keep above a 3.0 grade point average each semester. Money talks. In the world of economic downturn, students are working harder to pay for their college education, and hard work should always be rewarded.
WEEKLY TORNADO -- THE ROTATING COLUMN
Words change, but truth remains the same By JD SMITH Staff Writer
Integrity, as defined by our good friend M r . Webster, characterizes an individual as being complete and undivided and measuring a set of ethical codes against the neverending opportunity of immorality. Although irritably vague, there’s something to be said of an undivided person. One might argue that all morality is questionable, dependent on the others point of view. It might also be said that a complete and undivided human be-
ing has only once existed. These doubts aside, I am certain of one thing; no one is perfect. There is an array of things that the word integrity can be tacked on to; academic integrity, professional integrity, competitive integrity and the list never ends. Unlike past articles published in this column, I’m not going to assert that there is a problem. I will suggest that there is a choice to be made by all who recognize the subtle relaxing of the term integrity. A recent poll constructed by Rutgers University concluded that of the 2,000 students surveyed, 81% either admitted to or witnessed another student cheat on an exam. An article from Sports Illustrated entitled “Over the Top” also puts a twist on
A Cup of Joe
integrity, citing outrageous acts from college sports fans as an “abuse” to the game not just the players. These examples all distinguish integrity as a force that draws a line between civility and foolish character. By no means am I asserting that Sterling College is an institution the likes of a village clown. What I am suggesting is this simple word often goes ignored in the wake of an ever growing race to the finish-line. Whether the prize be a social network or a corner office with a nice fake plant, it remains to be said that one’s character will outlast either of these luxuries. This might seem like another dull, semester icebreaker-type question but have we honestly taken the time to reflect on the importance of integrity?
No doubt, many of you have received Athletic Director Andy Lambert’s message regarding the conduct of students at home sporting events. Statistically, it would be a miracle to find someone on this campus who has never encountered either the temptation or the act of cheating. Integrity is a word that promises never to evade a single person. The real question concerns itself with how prepared we are to make the right decision when the time comes. Do we sneak a look at Matt’s test? Do we chant degrading messages to opposing players? In the end, the decision to be outstanding or average is ours. The statistics point in one direction, the truth another.
CAMPUS PULSE
By JOE DARDZINSKI
Compiled by KELLY VALENTINE
What is your New Year’s resolution for 2009?
“To not make resolutions. But, it would be cool to rescue a beached whale.” - junior Michelle Sumption
-- Taylor Libby, Features Editor
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SGA COLUMN
Do your part to avoid sickness By ADAM BEUTLER SGA Office Consultant We are nearing that time of the year again, w h e n people begin to get sick… which means the entire campus gets sick as well. So I would like to offer up some advice. You can pick it up and capitalize on it or you could just be sick and stop reading now. Of course you can do the obvious stuff that you have been taught since first grade to stay healthy. Wash your hands, don’t share drinks, get plenty of rest and so on. But here is another look at
the age old tradition of getting sick. When traveling from class to class or going to the caf, bundle up. You don’t need to wear long underwear, galoshes and a parka. Just putting on a hoodie and a decent jacket and pants to get the job done. Scientifically speaking, the body really is a piece of work. Your body does not like going from 70 degrees to 15 degrees and back every time you go inside and out. The sudden change in temperature has a whole lot of effects on the body, none of them being positive. Just wearing some warm clothes drastically reduces that sudden temperature change and helps keep your body healthy. One other way of keeping
in tip-top shape during this time of health desolation is exercise. This long lost practice can single-handedly reshape your life, literally. It does not actually take much to have great effects on your health. Exercising can obviously help you to lose weight, but according to http://www.webmd.com, it can also help you have better skin, less stress, improved mood, fewer colds and more brainpower. So unless you have severe arthritis or seizures whenever you exercise, it is always beneficial to work out. I hope these little tips can help give power to your white blood cells through the cold and flu season and make your semester a little more bearable.
“To make more friends here and enjoy basketball season while it lasts.” - freshman Megan Patrick
“Not to make any resolutions. I know that if I make one, I won’t keep it.” - freshman Katie Manring
Corrections and Omissions Although The Stir always strives for journalistic excellence, we recognize that we may occasionally publish false information or leave out important details unintentionally. Corrections and omissions will appear in this space every issue. If you find a mistake, please let us know. Contact Matt Ehresman at mehresman@sterling.edu.
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FEATURES stir.sterling.edu STERLING COLLEGE FITNESS PLAN How to keep your New Year’s Resolution By ROBIN SMART Staff Writer
As a rule, most New Year’s resolutions deal with staying healthy or losing a few hundred pounds; after all, size minus two is the new six. However, for those who would rather eat it and keep it than do the technicolor yawn after every meal, Sterling College provides many ways to get in shape before swimsuit season. First of all, take advantage of open gym nights, as well as the indoor pool and weight room in Gleason. For a more private workout, check out the Underground Pulse, located in the basement of the Student Health Center. The Underground Pulse houses equipment such as stationary bikes, workout balls and treadmills, as well as a TV, VCR and workout videos. The Pulse even supplies water in case your bottle runs dry, but keep in mind there is not a
toilet. According to Nurse Connie Carey, one of the main reasons students fail to keep their New Year’s resolutions is lack of encouragement. Thus, Carey recommends finding a support person, or even a team, to provide accountability. Contrary to popular belief, staying healthy isn’t all about working out. In addition to burning off those love handles, it is important to watch what goes into the body. The cafeteria may offer delicious pizza and dessert every meal, but they also supply a large salad buffet and a variety of fruits. According to Athletic director Andy Lambert, athletes especially need to be careful in the cafeteria. “Health for us means staying active and really being conscious of good eating habits with appropriate caloric intake,” Lambert said. “Most athletes are more than active
enough to stay in shape... much of their priority should be eating wisely.” Also, along with the New Year comes the season of sickness. In order to prevent the bacteria infestation, cover your mouth when you cough, and stay hydrated as dryness makes you more susceptible to illness. According to Carey, germs can stay on hands for up to three hours, and if you feel like your throat is about to split, there are salt gargling packets hanging around campus. “Salt gargles are hand sanitizer for your throat,” Carey said. Finally, if stresses becomes overwhelming, the Health Center provides free, five-minute stress massages that can eliminate headaches and reduce tension in the shoulders. Certainly, because the campus provides several opportunities for staying fit and healthy, there is no excuse for laziness.
(Left) Junior Kurt Thomas exercises at the Sterling Community Wellness Center. (Bottom) Senior Dallas Schnurr works on ab crunches at the Sterling Community Wellness Center. The SCWC, weight room in Gleason and Underground Pulse are all options for SC students looking to exercise more in 2009. Photos by Matt Ehresman
Students march in honor of Construction crews work Martin Luther King’s dream at multiple Sterling sites Quizno’s
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, students donned coats and scarves to march in remembence of the civil rights activist and the impact he made on fighting racism in America. Photo by Taylor Libby By TAYLOR LIBBY Features Editor With song lyrics in hand, several students set out from the Student Union Monday night to march to the United Presbyterian Church. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the students mimicked the march that led to the famous “I have a dream…” speech by walking and singing down Broadway. Campbell Resident Director Ben Edwards said the point of marching to the UPC was to get a sense of what it was like for King as he marched in favor of equality. “We march to the UPC in
remembrance of the many marches MLK Jr. and other civil rights activists took while taking a stand peacefully against the injustices of racism in this country,” Edwards said. After the students arrived at the church, senior Lazerrick Young gave a speech about his thoughts on what King did for this country, and then the group listened to King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Young said he thought it was important to recognize King and what he did for this country, especially in light of the presidential inauguration that took place on Tuesday morning. “I just felt this was a
very historical year with Obama in office,” Young said. “[King] played such a significant role in this society and his work helped shaped the present.” Beyond looking at the present, Edwards said he thought it was important to continue celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. day because it allows us to better appreciate the country we live in today. “We cannot forget about the struggles people have gone through to get to where we are now,” Edwards said. Both Young and Edwards agreed they wanted to see this become an annual event.
By TERYN FRIZELL Staff Writer When the business department first set out to bring sub sandwiches to Sterling College, they didn’t think the new Quizno’s would open until the end of March. However, things have been going so smoothly that by the first of March, students will have to decide whether or not they want their lunch toasted. “The Quizno’s project is moving right along,” student assistant Brent Kruger said. “The possibility of an early March opening is really good right now. Everything on our plate is just falling into place in chronological order.” Currently, the business hours for the new Quizno’s are Sunday through Thursday 10am to 11pm and Friday and Saturday 10am to 2am. Business department advisor Tim Thorpe said the restaurant hopes to keep late hours in order to accommodate students. “The focus of having late hours are for high school and college students,” Thorpe said. “We want our Quizno’s to be the new hangout spot.” Along with having late hours, it has been reported that there will be free wireless Internet, radio, and televisions available to Quizno’s customers. Along with a new dining option, Quizno’s will also bring employment opportunities. If you are interested in working at Quizno’s, Career services director Herb Albertson has the applications and anyone interested may pick one up in the Student Life office.
Venue Sterling By THOMAS CALVERT Staff Writer
After about a year and a half of planning and praying, Venue Sterling is moving out of the high school gymnasium and into their own building. Following the opening of Venue 302 in Hutchinson, a second campus of Westbrook Baptist Church, attendance grew so large two campuses proved to be inadeauqte. Thus it was decided a third campus was needed to accomadate the large number of Sterling residents who attend the church. The exact completion date for the new church is still undetermined, but Venue Sterling Pastor Bobby Williford said they plan on being in their new building by April 2009. “The new church building will allow myself and my staff to minister more freely,” Williford said. Venue Sterling worship leader Matt Jaderson said he was equally excited to move into the new building. “It will take away the stress of setting up and tearing down every Sunday,” Jaderston said. “Plus, it will sound better.” With approximately 150-170 SC students already attending Venue Sterling and this number expected to grow, the church is planning on adding a second service. Venue Sterling will continue to hold worship service in the Sterling high school gym every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. until their building is finished.
Entertainment Weekly: A Homework Alternative
By JOE DARDZINSKI Staff Writer/Cartoonist
When it comes to entertainment reviews, too often we are so quick to look at the latest and greatest works that we often overlook gems of the past. So
this week we are going to go back a few years and take a look at some things you might want to revisit. Starting off, in 1997 one of the best albums of the late nineties was released. Either/Or, the third album by singer/songwriter Elliott Smith, is widely regarded as his best work. It is a deep and melancholic work inspired by Soren Kierkegaard’s philosophical book of the same name and several of the songs
on the album appeared in the 1997 movie Good Will Hunting. From here we travel two years into the future for the release of the book The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky in 1999. Perks is a coming of age story similar to works such as Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger. The story revolves around a gifted student who struggles through high school trying to discover who he is,
all while encountering the many difficulties life is often filled with. A poignant story that everyone can relate to, Perks reminds us of the horrors of school and life we have all experienced. If your bookshelf and CD player are full, check out the final recommendation of the week: a 2001 movie by Wes Anderson, The Royal Tenenbaums. A dark comedy that chronicles the life of a family of eccentric
geniuses and their struggles in life The Royal Tenenbaums is full of prominent stars we know today, such as Owen and Luke Wilson, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow and Bill Murray. Hopefully these suggestions will come in handy as you are trying to find a way to avoid homework for just a few more weeks, and who knows, may this taste of the past will have you digging up your favorite hits from the nineties.
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SPORTS Warriors fall to Friends by four stir.sterling.edu
By Godfrey Miheso Staff Writer
Junior Chad Friess lays it in over two Tabor defenders last Thursday. Friess was the leading scorer with 18 points. The Warriors ended up defeating the Blue Jays 81-69, increasing their record to 12-5 before falling to Friends University on Saturday. Photo by Kelly Valentine
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Contrary to their previous winning trend, the Warriors suffered a 57-61 loss on the road at Friends University on Saturday. The Warriors found themselves trailing at half-time 31-19, and things got worse in the second half as the Falcons built a 16 point lead. The Warriors closed the gap to a difference of two points in the final minute of the game, but they could not manage to grab a win. The loss to Friends is the Warriors second conference loss this season. Freshman Trent Stutzman led scoring with 14 points and Chad Friess followed closely with 12 points. “We didn’t execute what we should have,” senior Jonathan Woods said. “We have to continue to do what we do well.” Despite the weekend’s disappointing loss, the team’s performance earlier in the week was outstanding. The Warriors hosted and outplayed Tabor College to win 81-69 on Thursday, January 15. With nine minutes left to play in the first half, the Warriors found themselves in the rare position of trailing Tabor by four, 16-12. That didn’t last long as the Warriors then went on a 13 point rampage to head into the locker room on top, 37-28. The Warriors tightened their defense in the second half, allow-
Senior Jonathan Woods is currently fourth in the nation for defensive rebounds per game. ing the Bluejays only 13 points. Defense also racked up 15 steals for the game and caused 20 Tabor turnovers. “I thought we played a strong defensive game and got very balanced scoring from both our starters and our bench,” head coach Dean Jaderston said. “Once we took the lead we never lost it, and that’s a sign of a confident team.” Jaderston also attributed the win to a few key players: Woods with 14 points, and junior Chad Friess with 18. Sophomore Cody Brazelton also had 10 points and six rebounds The game, characterized by intense attack from both ends, kept the fans on their toes. With a conference record of 62 and an overall record of 12-6, the Warriors will travel to North Newton on Saturday to face off against Bethel at 7 p.m.
QUICKSTATS Men’s Basketball 12-6 12/16 OKCU 82, Sterling 64 1/2
Sterling 67, BU 52
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Sterling 56, CMU 48
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Sterling 73, Mac 66
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Sterling 58, SW 50
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Sterling 81, Tabor 69
1/17 Friends 61, Sterling 57 Women’s Basketball 15-3 12/15 Sterling 69, WU 58 12/16
Sterling 84, WU 70
1/2 Sterling 89, Ecclesia 41 1/3
Sterling 75, BC 65
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Sterling 90, Mac 35
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SW 57, Sterling 50
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Sterling 75, Tabor 36
1/17 Sterling 61, Friends 42
UPNEXT Men’s Basketball 1/24 at Bethel, 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball 1/24 at Bethel, 5 p.m.
Lady Warriors basketball on two-win rebound after win over Friends Falcons
Name: Mac Stephenson Class: Senior Position: Guard Major: Business “I really don’t have any personal goals for me, but as for the team--we would like to get a banner up in Gleason.” “Mac is the heart and soul of the team. He has never played a game without giving it one hundred percent.” - Coach Dean Jaderston
Senior Jill Boeckman brings the ball downcourt against a Tabor defender during last Thursday’s game. Photo by Kelly Valentine
By JD smith Staff Writer The Lady Warriors played a knockout game Saturday night at Friends University, blowing the Falcons off the court by 19 points, 61-42. Currently the Lady Warriors are ranked seventh in the nation for their scoring margin, averaging a win by nearly 17 points per game. Freshman forward Cathryn Wiebe topped the stats chart with a season high of 18 points and six rebounds. Wiebe is currently leading the team in blocks with a season total of 22. Freshman Megan Patrick said she thought the team played a little sloppy against Friends, but they still came ready to win. “All the coaches told us it would be a physical game and they were right,” Patrick said. “We didn’t let the officials’ lopsided calls effect us and still played strong the entire game.” In last Thursday’s game against Tabor College, the Lady Warriors upset the Bluejays with a 75-36 point victory at home.
Patrick led with scoring with 21 points and 11 rebounds, followed by senior Ashley Kraft, with 12 points and six rebounds. These two wins bring the team to a 15-3 overall record with 71 in the KCAC conference. The Lady Warriors are in the lead in the conference standings by two games over Kansas Wesleyan. This Saturday at 5:00 p.m., the Warriors will be playing on the road at the Thresher Gymnasium against Bethel.
Congratulations to KCAC Player of the Week, freshman Megan Patrick.
Warrior track moves indoors for winter Name: Ashley Kraft Class: Senior Position: Forward Major: Business Admin/ Sports Management “One of my main goals for this season is getting to Nationals and getting past the first round.” “She’s become one of the best NAIA players coming off of a couple of knee injuries. “-Coach Lonnie Kruse
By Amy Woods Sports Editor While colder weather keeps Warrior track and field off of the track itself, the winter indoor competition season is off and running. The team journeyed to Crete, Nebraska to compete at Doane College in their first indoor meet of the year. “Doane was a good first meet. We came off of a four week break and had only three days to work out and the athletes put everything they had into their
events,” head coach Jack Dillard said. Indoor competition differs from outdoor in that the indoor track is smaller. Indoor season typically starts in late December to January, and runs to the end of February. “We have a long indoor season, and we need to work on our shape, but that will come with time and hard work,” Dillard said. The size of an indoor track sometimes makes competition mentally tougher, as runners
have to run more laps in order to go the same distance on an outdoor track. Also, some of the field events are cut, such as javelin and discus, as holding those events indoors would be dangerous to other competitors. “Our main goal for indoors is to compete, regardless of times or distances. We want to compete in every race or field event in a way that will better us for the next week,” Dillard said. “Some meets we will be trying to qualify for the NAIA Nationals, other meets will be finding
out how hard we are willing to work and how tough we will be.” Senior Josh Miller finished sixth in weight throw. “I felt a little rusty with my performance,” he said. “Mostly it was just nerves. As a team we all struggled getting back into the swing of things, but we should see some improvements in all our performances in the upcoming meets.” The team’s next meet will be January 24 at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.