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Huge home crowd congratulates Coach Kruse for 600th career win By AMY WOODS Sports Editor To a casual observer, a pair of boots would be an odd gift for a team to present to their coach at a celebration for 600 wins, but for the Lady Warriors, Saturday night in front of a packed Gleason, some new black Tony Lamas for Coach Lonnie Kruse fit just right. “We came up with [the idea] as a team,” senior Hillary Stucky said. “He was needing some new ones. I think he’s stomped all he can in his old ones; he was about to wear a hole in them.” Kruse achieved his 600th win Thursday, Jan. 24 against Bethel College with a score of 100-55. “The team played really well, which made it very enjoyable,” Kruse said. “It was definitely a time I will remember for the rest of my life.” Kruse has racked up ten
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Freshman Hannah Obrecht performs at the CAB Coffeehouse Night Tuesday. Photo by Katie Clark
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Senior Jonathan Woods looks to pass during the game against Ottawa University last Saturday. Photo by Kelly Valentine
By TIM LUISI Staff Writer In a time of corporate bailouts and economic uncertainty, it is likely that no one wants to read about budget cuts. However, students at SC shouldn’t worry about such financial strain reaching them this semester, because instead of budget cuts, the Student Government Association found itself in the midst of a surplus and was able to give almost every student organization on campus the funds that they had requested. According to junior Dustin Johnson, SGA treasurer, normally SGA’s budget is set up with 45%
of it going to the fall semester and 55% going to the spring semester. What happened this year, however, is that most organizations across campus requested more money for the fall semester than they did for the spring. Because the normal ratio of 45/55 was still used, there was plenty of money left over from the fall semester to ensure that nearly every request made by the student organizations was met for this semester “I think that everybody on campus will benefit from this,” Johnson said. “You’ll be seeing a lot of fun activities, new sound equipment for the praise band,
Student Life looking for THISWEEK new student leaders
JV, Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Bethany (@ home)
Friday. All Day. Track Meet in Lincoln, NE
Friday. 7 p.m. West Caf. Valentine’s Banquet and Dance
Saturday. Beginning at 3 p.m. JV, Women’s and Men’s Basketball @ McPherson
NEWSBITES Valentine’s Dance/Banquet The freshman class is hosting a campus-wide Valentine’s celebration tomorrow night beginning at 7 p.m. in the West Cafeteria. After a meal, there will be a dance in Upper Wilson complete with a swing dance competition and poker tables. The dress is semi-formal and you will need your ID card for dinner. Outside dates are $5.
players and eight freshmen have been named “Freshman of the Year.” “The accomplishment is phenomenal,” athletic director Andy Lambert said. “I believe his standard gives us all hope that we can achieve wonderfully great things here in every sport both on and off the court.”
and more out of town groups like AMP (Antiquity Meets Present), Raya, and FSPA (Future Science Professionals of America).” There has already been positive feedback on the surplus from several groups across campus, Johnson said, because almost everyone received the funds that they requested, something that hardly ever happens. The Campus Activities Board, for instance, hopes to make Spring Formal a memorable event for SC students and will be able to do this with the money they receive from the budget surplus. Similarly, Raya will be able to conduct more
mission trips with its funds. Another group that has benefitted from the surplus is the SC praise band. “We have been wanting to build our inventory of sound equipment in the last year,” praise band president Molly Sundquist said. “With the budget surplus we will be able to purchase the items we need to have a complete sound system as well as some designated praise band instruments.” So while many factions of the country are staring at economic decline, at least in some small way, Sterling will not have to worry quite yet.
Coach Lonnie Kruse reacts as he opens a gift from his teama new pair of cowboy boots. Photos by Kelly Valentine
SGA surplus allows opportunities for clubs
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KCAC Coach of the Year plaques, nine KCAC championships and twelve trips to the NAIA national tournament. Kruse is one of only five active NAIA coaches with at least 600 wins. Against Bethel, freshman Megan Patrick led in scoring with 18 points, followed by senior Ashley Kraft with 15. “We feel so honored to be a part of the team that was able to be there for the 600th win,” Stucky said. “Coach is an amazing guy, with such a strong heart for the Lord, and to be able to stand there with him on that court was something I’ll never forget.” Kruse now has a record of 601184, following the team’s win over Ottawa last Saturday, and has a winning percentage of 77 percent. In the course of his coaching career, Kruse has only had one losing season: 1981, his first year coaching at SC. Since then, the Lady Warrior basketball program has had 17 seasons where their wins exceeded 20. Kruse has coached 57 First Team All-KCAC players, 45 Honorable Mention All-KCAC
By JD SMITH Staff Writer If you haven’t heard the term ‘Servant Leader’ by now one of two things is a definite problem: either your hearing is fading or your attendance in class is virtually non-existent. Beyond being a catch phrase, this little slogan provides some incredible opportunities for students to develop skills in the field of Christian leadership. Many of these venues for growth can be found right here on campus, namely becoming a Resident Assistant (RA), Prayer Leader or Student Chaplain. Vice President of Student Life Tina Wohler, alongside Chaplain Jerrod Adair, has outlined some basic concepts and principles that make up the character and personality of a person filling one of these leadership positions. “The great part of all three of these positions is that [individuals serving] can grow spiritually and they can learn how to work with a diverse group of students,” Wohler said. Prerequisites for these positions include: strong interpersonal skills, teachable attitude, desire for spiritual growth and service. While all of these traits seem easy
enough, those in the know have opinions on responsibility that truly shape what these positions confront on a daily basis. Campbell RA junior Dustin Johnson said one of the hardest things about being in a leadership position is having to be an authority figure over friends and peers. “The one thing that we as RAs have to do, that none of us like to do, is to write people up when they are doing things on campus that they shouldn’t be,” Johnson said. “It is definitely the hardest part of the job, because at times, it can drive a wedge between you and the people on your wing.” All three of these positions have one underlying theme in common: the students. A participant in any one of these positions must be willing to lay aside personal interests in times when a student needs guidance. In order to be in one of these positions, authority should be the last thing on your mind. “These leaders will be remembered for the rest of their lives by the people that they get to influence” Adair said. If being a member of the leadership team at SC is something that sounds interesting, contact Wohler or Adair in the Student Life office.
Jared Anderson comes to SC to lead night of worship Worship leader and recording artist Jared Anderson (who also is a member of the Desperation Band and New Life Worship Team) is coming to SC to lead a night of worship Monday Feb. 16. Anderson has written many of the songs used by SC praise bands during chapel, so be sure to come enjoy a great night of worship.
The Stir launches new website with several new features After our last issue came out in print, The Stir launched its brand new website. It is now part of the official Sterling College website and offers staff bios and an archive of every issue so far this year. Each issue is available in PDF format and allows you to zoom in and read articles in a special viewer. Be sure to check it out and share it with friends and family back home. Visit at http://stir.sterling.edu.
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“Stirring” trouble -- What got us here This year marks the 112th year that The Stir has been published at Sterling College. During that time, hundreds of students have written for The Stir and made decisions about what it should look like. Apart from the obvious reference to the town of Sterling, at one time The Stir also earned its name by purposefully “stirring” up trouble and conflict on campus. The phrase “If we’re not stirring up trouble, we’re not doing our job” even appeared in the masthead of the paper. I am sure they reported on campus activities as well, but the main aim of The Stir for some editors was simply to make people angry. I am not one of those editors. There are essentially two main types of newspapers: conflict-oriented and consensus. The aforementioned papers are obviously conflict-oriented, while consensus papers, on the other hand, aim to be the voice for the community it serves and report on relevant events. I have heard a lot of conversation about The Stir this year from students, faculty and staff. Several students feel that our paper is “too censored” by the administration; several members of the faculty and staff feel that we purposely write “controversial” pieces to cause trouble. I can assure you that neither of these are true. When I decided to serve as Editor-In-Chief, I knew The Stir’s history and part of the reason why I wanted to work for the paper was to see if I could help turn it around. Based on the feedback we have received so far, I have apparently failed in this regard, but I am not giving up. Unfortunately there have been several articles in The Stir this year that have received a considerable amount of negative feedback and criticism. I recognize that this is “the nature of the beast” when it comes to journalism, but it seems that there have been several unnecessary problems caused by stories we have written. I apologize for my part in this. Small campuses do not need more rumors and hot topics than they already have. I recognize that it is hard to change the reputation of a publication in one semester, so several people may still be reading The Stir with the assumption that we are trying to spark something. To be clear, as long as I am on the staff of The Stir, we will be a consensus paper. The staff is made up of 18-21 year-old students who receive little to no pay for their hours of work. We are doing our best to provide quality journalism, while at the same time not shying away from issues we feel need to be addressed. In my Communications classes, we spend a lot of time discussing the “lenses” that people use to view the world. I humbly and respectfully ask that you give The Stir a fair lens. I believe that it is important to look for the best in people and affirm quality work rather than tear others down. This does not apply just to The Stir, but rather to every activity on campus. College campuses work more smoothly and efficiently when all members of the community feel united. There is a time and a place for input and criticism, but I believe that true change occurs when we choose to do so with respect and humility. I challenge every member of our community to work at this. Not only will the reputation of this publication be drastically altered, but perhaps even the college as a whole. -Matt Ehresman, Editor-in-Chief
WEEKLY TORNADO -- THE ROTATING COLUMN
SC’s growth is good, but provides challenges By TAYLOR LIBBY Features Editor
Outside of the obvious b e n efits of attendi n g Sterl i n g College (the small classes, friendly people, Christian environment, etc.), one of the most amazing things about SC is that it continues to grow. With a record-breaking freshman class in the fall of 2007 and an enrollment projection that indicates there won’t be enough dorm rooms to accommodate all of the students in just a few years, the population of Sterling College is about to explode.
The problem is, however, the actual campus of Sterling College isn’t increasing at the same rate as enrollment. It’s not that Sterling has failed to expand. Just a few years ago the dorms now known as the Douglas Residences were built, Smisor Stadium has been significantly renovated and the new strip mall containing the Quiznos will be completed by the end of this school year. Before all of these projects, Cooper Hall received a very pricey overhaul that preserved the original building while catching the classrooms up with new technology. These major changes to the campus were great, but now it is time to focus on other areas of student life that are slightly lacking. For starters, the student
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union needs a face lift. People have been talking about this for years, but it is time students and faculty come together to figure out exactly what kind of student center would best fit SC. In fact, more than just a nicer student union, the student life office needs room to grow. With the addition of a career services counselor and a second chaplain, more office space is needed to help serve students. Secondly, it’s a good thing that students tend to eat in shifts around classes and athletic practices, because our cafeteria likely could not hold every student on campus should they all decide to eat at once. When students are crouching on the ground because there are no available chairs and cereal is being eaten off a plate because there are no
clean bowls, it is time to put resources towards increasing the food service. The food itself has improved greatly over the past year and a half, and now it is time to give Chartwells a chance to expand the options they can provide to students, without being limited by space. Great change is coming to SC, and it will all be for the better. Through communication between the administration and the students, there is no doubt that ideas for improvement will actually come to fruition. Talk to student life, or to your RDs or even to a senator and share your ideas and suggestions for change. As Dr. Maurer said during chapel yesterday, Sterling College is on the move, and it’s time we provide a catalyst for change.
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Compiled by DIDY PATRICK
Should Valentine’s Day be considered a “real” holiday?
“Yes, it gives couples a day to celebrate being together.” - freshman Leah Bartels
Sterling Stir Established in 1889 Editor-in-Chief.................................................Matt Ehresman Feature Editor.......................................................Taylor Libby Sports Editor..........................................................Amy Woods Cartoonist...........................................................Joe Dardzinski Staff Writers....................................................Thomas Calvert Joe Dardziski Teryn Frizell Tim Luisi Godfrey Miheso Brooke Minor Robin Smart JD Smith Michael Talton Photographers...................................................Kelly Valentine Didy Patrick Designer...................................................................Katie Clark Faculty Advisor....................................................Andrew Tash Contact us: http://stir.sterling.edu E-mail: stir1@sterling.edu The Stir is produced by Sterling College students and printed bi-monthly in and by the Sterling Bulletin, Sterling, Kan. We seek to serve the Sterling College community with news and information. We work toward goals of honesty and integrity while always seeking the truth. We also work with an understanding of service to a Christian community. Letters to the editor must be signed and legible. Letters are subject to editing for style and spelling and will be printed at the editors’ discretion. Letters should not be longer than 350 words. Letters must be received by 5 p.m. the Friday before the print date (following Thursday). Opinions presented on the Opinion page do not necessarily represent the views of Sterling College. Address letters to The Stir, SC Box 8, 125 W. Cooper, Sterling, KS 67579. E-mail submissions are accepted and must be sent to stir1@sterling.edu.
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Practice “bottoms up” leadership By MELISSA YARROW SGA President Bottoms up everyone! Before you get any outlandish ideas in your head about the intent of this article being about the dangers of drinking, I would like to clarify by saying that this phrase should also be the mindset for leadership. While terms such as “servant leadership,” “humility,” and “empowerment” are words we hear every day at Sterling College, it might be valuable to look at leadership from a slightly different perspective. My own definition of liv-
ing a bottom-up leadership lifestyle is changing organizations and situations by building and focusing on needs and relationships, one person at a time. When we look at issues from the topdown, we can be burdened by the complexity of the issue. It is overwhelming to think about world poverty as a whole, or corruption within the government in every country, or all the broken families in your town, or the other issues within your organization. While seeing the ultimate goal of what a group is trying to accomplish is vital to visioning and planning for any organization, it should not be the only thing in focus or become the cause of excess burden. There is another way to tackle prob-
lems. We need to flip-over our perspective of the problems around us. We need to stop looking at them as whole problems that we can never fix, and start looking at them from the bottom-up: seeing the people and the individuals that are being affected. Start making an impact with one person. Not to disappoint you, but you alone will not be able to solve any of the aforementioned problems in a single day, or even two. If you focus on pouring into individual’s lives—really investing in one person at a time—then you have changed a life. You have done something great. As more and more individual lives are changed, only then are great revolutions are possible.
“Yes, because it’s fun. It gives people a reason to celebrate being with loved ones.” - junior Courtney Van Ravenswaay
“Its overrated. If you love someone you do not need a day to prove it. Valentine’s Day should be celebrated 365 days a year.” - sophomore Amanda McCracken
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. In the previous issue, the editorial did not directly mention that SC and other private colleges are not tax supported. However, Kansas students who decide to attend a private college within the state may be eligible to receive the statefunded Kansas Comprehensive Grant (KCG).
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Caffeine and Guitars: Coffee night delights one cup at a time By ROBIN SMART Staff Writer Athletes, artists and chemists alike gathered at Cornerstone Tuesday night to hear the musical and comical stylings of fellow Sterling College students at the first CAB Coffee Night. Candles and the smell of coffee in the air created a lounge-type atmosphere for the students who filled the sofas. And if the promise of music wasn’t enough to draw a crowd, CAB provided juice, tea, hot chocolate and coffee to wash down the trays of cookies, brownies and bite-sized muffins available. “Being the coffee-holic I am, I always thoroughly enjoy free coffee,” junior Seth Swihart said. Sophomore Zach Yarbrough opened the night on his guitar with a remix of The Temptations’ “I’ve Got Sunshine,” an audi-
ence favorite, sophomore Caley Chestnut sang and played the keyboard and senior Jared McGuire performed some a few pieces of original poetry.. “I think it’s fun,” Chestnut said, “because everyone has their own little talent, and it’s cool to hear.” Other musicians included seniors Whitney Fuller and Marty Boeschling, junior Matt Ehresman, sophomores Leah Frees and Aly Kumpula, freshman Hannah Obrecht and Campbell RD Ben Edwards. Junior Randy Young provided comedy for the evening, cracking jokes to the audience between sets. Kumpula, CAB publicist, said she was very pleased with the number of people that showed up for the coffee night, and was particularly happy with the variety of performers. “I think I enjoyed all [the artists] a lot. I liked Jared
Senior Jared Maguire performs a piece of orginal poetry entitled “Spoon Fed” while playing his new instrument: spoons. Maguire also performed the classic favorite “Hug a Goth Kid” at the requrest of the audience. Photos by Katie Clark because he did poetry unlike everyone else, and he was just funny,” Kumpula said. Like Kumpula, CAB president Derick Rowe was pleased with the num-
ber of people that showed up to enjoy some coffee. “I think it was a great success,” Rowe said. CAB’s next event will be Movie night in Upper Wilson next Tuesday.
Theatre presents 19th century farce
The cast of An Italian Straw Hat pose for a picture during an evening rehearsal. Photo by Didy Patrick By TERYN FRIZELL Staff Writer What better way to prolonge the Valentine weekend than by attending a live show after a nice romantic dinner with that special someone who is trying to make up for forgetting it is Valentine’s Day? The Sterling College Theatre Department is presenting their third production of the 2008-2009 school year, An Italian Straw Hat. This farcical comedy, which has been produced into a ballet and most recently into a musical, has broad humor and leans heavily on comic eccentricity.
The plot of the story centers around the adventures and misadventures of Fadinard, an excitable young man about to be married, whose horse has innocently eaten the Italian straw hat worn by a lady. The woman demands the hat’s replacement at once, but this creates a problem as Fadinard’s wedding party, made up of the bride and her unsophisticated country relatives, has just arrived in eight carriages. The young man searches in many different locations for an Italian straw hat, but in the end, it is right where he least expects it. An Italian Straw Hat will
be performed February 1214 in Culbertson Auditorium at 8 p.m. Directing her first play this year, Diane DeFrancoKling said she chose this play because she wanted to introduce the SC community to a new play, and incorporate a little humor. “This will be the first 19th Century farce we have performed,” Defranco-Kling said. DeFranco-Kling is not only directing the play, but she is also in charge of costume design. Working along side Defranco-Kling is stage designer Gordon Kling and stage director sophomore Amanda Den-
ning, as well as many other volunteers. Fadinard is played by senior Nate Prior, who was last seen as Screwtape in The Screwtape Letters last fall. Prior said his character was a somewhat of a romantic spaz, making it a very fun part to play. Also, Prior said he and Fadinard have some things in common, particularly that both the charcter and Prior himself are about to be married. This Valentine’s Day, ditch the hearts and instead, spend the evening looking for An Italian Straw Hat.
Seniors Whitney Fuller and Marty Boeschling perform together during the CAB coffehouse night. Top: Senior Ashley Earle and sophomore Paul Brandes enjoy coffee and a laugh during a performance. Photos by Katie Clark
Professors showcase work in local exhibit By BROOKE MINOR Staff Writer While many might not consider central Kansas a hub for artists, just an hour and a half north of Sterling three local artists are showcasing their talent, and two of the artists happen to be professors here at Sterling College. Susan Harmon, David Harmon and Joe Jacob will be showcasing their art work at the Lincoln Art Center in Lincoln, Kansas March 13-April 30. The title of the art series is Poiesis, a Greek word meaning “making” or “creating” and usually refers to pottery. For the most part, Jacob said he was going to be presenting very functional pottery pieces. “There may be some non-functional pieces as well,” Jacob said, “but they will all be based upon functional work.” Jacob said he never considered entering his art in a showcasing, but at the request of Susan Harmon decided to enter a few pieces. “It’s always a nice opportunity to have your work seen outside of your own town,” Jacob said.
Entertainment Weekly: A Homework Alternative By JOE DARDZINSKI Staff Writer/Cartoonist
As with last week, we are going to go back and look at some of the best entertainment from our past. But this week we are going farther back, to a time
when few of us were alive; we are going back to the ‘80s. We start off in 1982, the year of the mother of all science fictions film, E.T. Because of this blockbuster release, many people missed the arrival of another sci-fi great: Bladerunner. In the movie we follow Harrison Ford as he plays a bladerunner, a man who tracks and “retires” illegal robotic replicants of humans. The movie is a visual masterpiece that
will leave you wondering about the value of human life. With four different releases, the meaning of the end is very open to debate, but don’t let that discourage you from seeing this great film. We continue with the sci-fi theme as we move on to the book section of this review. Next up is Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. Released in 1985, this novel won the two most prestigious awards in science fic-
tion, the Hugo and Nebula awards. The book follows the story of a young genius as he is hand-selected to lead mankind against a dangerous alien force. It is a must-read for all science fiction lovers. For our final review we take a look at a band that influenced much of our modern rock scene, The Smiths. In 1986 The Smiths released their much heralded album, The Queen is Dead. These British rockers
explore several different and unique musical styles in the album including punk rock and jangle pop. This release firmly established The Smiths as one of the biggest bands of the ‘80s. Without a doubt you should check out the album that influenced many of the bands we all enjoy today. I hope that this look back has enabled you to discover some of the greats from entertainment history.
Like Jacob, Susan Harmon said she thought there were benefits to showcasing her art work so close to home, especially for the community. “[It helps] to expose different art forms; paintings, ceramics, and drawings to the public and to educate them in how to enjoy looking at other art forms,” Harmon said. Harmon said most of her pieces were influenced by the written word. Stories based on Holocaust survivors, Rwanda victims and Nepal girls who were kidnapped and sold as sex slaves inspired her painting. While these may sound like very emotional topics to base art on, Harmon said she wanted to help the survivors of such tragic situations communicate with the world today. “Most of these art pieces are focused on people whose lives have been stolen from them,” Harmon said, “and are expressed in these paintings through the use of built up layers of paint attached to torn discarded drawings in the hopes of communicating emotional raw feeling to the viewer.”
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Sterling 58, SW 50
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Sterling 81, Tabor 69
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1/17 Friends 61, Sterling 57 1/21 Sterling 71, St Mary 66 1/24
Sterling 68, Bethel 45
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Sophomore Cody Brazelton moves past an Ottawa defender as he pushes towards the basket. Photo by Kelly Valentine
1/21 Sterling 91, St. Mary 52 1/24 Sterling 100, Bethel 55 1/29
KWU 67, Sterling 58
1/31 Sterling 95, Ottawa 78
UPNEXT Men’s Basketball 2/5 at Sterling, 8 p.m. 2/7 at McPherson, 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball 2/5 at Sterling, 6 p.m. 2/7 at McPherson, 5 p.m. Track 2/6 at Lincoln, NE
By MICHAEL TALTON Staff Writer With their fourth consecutive victory, the Warriors defeated Ottawa University 74-69 last Saturday. Sophomore Zach Goodrich got the Warriors up and rolling by scoring their first 8 points, opening the game with a 3-point shot that gave the crowd an instant flame. Going into the half, the Warriors were trailing by just one point, giving the team something to work toward going into the second half. Defense wins games and, according to Goodrich, great defense in the second half is what gave the Warriors the victory.
“We were a defensive team,” Goodrich said. “We made it a defensive game and that’s what gave us an opportunity at the end to win the game.” The Warriors’ win over Ottawa on Saturday gave them an overall record of 16-6 and a conference record of 10-2. The Warriors will host Bethany College this evening at 8:00 p.m. and according to head coach Dean Jaderston, every game in the conference is important, particularly this one. “Bethany shot the ball very well against us last time, so they’ll be very confident against us,” Jaderston said. “We need to come out strong, play our game and take away their confidence.”
Sophomore Zach Goodrich launches a 3-point shot agains Ottawa Saturday. The Warriors pulled out a 74-69 victory, keeping them at the top of the conference. Photo by Kelly Valentine
Lady Warriors bounce back with wins By GODFREY MIHESO Staff Writer
Sophomore Madison Lucas drives to the basket against Ottawa on Saturday. Photo by Kelly Valentine
The Lady Warriors are back on track following a win over Ottawa Saturday night, 95-78, after a hard loss to Kansas Wesleyan last Thursday, 58-67. The team is now 18-4 overall, with a 10-2 record in the KCAC. Senior Ashley Kraft was named KCAC player of the week after leading the scoring against Ottawa with 16 points and six rebounds, followed by sophomore Cami Racette with 13, and senior Jacci Tinkel and sophomore Brittany Gasper with 11 each. Freshman Cathryn Wiebe led on the boards with nine. “Ashley continues to be one of our most consistent performers,” Head Coach Lonnie Kruse said. “She and the rest of team have really come together these past few weeks and have come away with some impressive wins.” Against Kansas Wesleyan, Kraft had 15 points and five blocks, and Gasper racked up nine points. Wiebe and senior Hillary Stucky both had eight points. In their recent away victory over Bethel, Kruse racked up his
600th win (more information on front page), becoming only the fifth active coach in NAIA history to achieve that number. He was honored Saturday night by his team and nearly 20 former alumni as he was presented with the game ball from the Bethel game as well as another ball signed by his team. The Lady Warriors will face off against McPherson College on Saturday, hoping to continue to build on their momentum.
Congratulations to senior Ashley Kraft for being named KCAC Player of the Week.
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Name: Whitney Dautel Class: Sophomore Sport: Track Major: Christian Ministries “My goal is to qualify for nationals in the 1500 and the 4x800. I would love to run in the 4:40’s in the 1500.” “She’s willing to do whatever she is asked to do toelp out the team and she does it well.” - Coach Jack Dillard
Against Ottawa: 16 points 6 rebounds
Indoor track season moving quickly By THOMAS CALVERT Staff Writer Still in the indoor season for their second track meet of the year, the track team traveled to Kearney, NE for the Charlie Foster Classic on Jan. 24. In the Women’s 600 Yard Dash, the Warriors did well with sophomore Jessica Stuart placing second, senior Jessica Frederick placing fifth and senior Kysha Nichols finishing eighth. Sophomore Whitney Dautel also took fifth in the one mile run.
The Warrior men also ran well. Team members placing included sophomores Tim Dinh and Zak King placing thirteenth and sixteenth in the 200 meter dash, senior Jordan Miller and freshman Brett Jenson taking fourth and ninth in the 600 yard dash and sophomore Chris Morr finishing third in the 60 meter hurdles. In the 4x400 relay, the SC men finished 5th. ”We have been going up against tough competition,” Miller said, “but we’re doing alright.” A week later, the Warriors
traveled back to Nebraska. At the Scott Nisley Memorial Track Classic in Crete, NE, the team came out equally strong. The Warrior women placed well again in the 600 meter run with Stuart placing eighth, Dautel taking thirteenth, Nichols placing seventeenth, Frederick finishing eighteenth and freshman Julie Penner placing nineteenth. Also, the women’s 4x800 team finished third and Dautel captured seventh in the one mile. One the men’s side, team members picked up several placings,
including Morr, whose time in the 55 meter hurdles qualified him for the Indoor Track Nationals in March. Despite the team’s continued success, head coach Jack Dillard said the team still needs some improvement. “We have made progress each week, but we still have a long way to go,” Dillard said. The team has three more indoor track meets this season and then shifts back to outdoor with their first meet on March 12.
Name: Chris Morr Class: Junior Sport: Track Major: Exercise Science/ Secondary Education “My goal is to win conference in the hurdles again and to compete for a spot in the finals at nationals.” “He is a winner and wants to provide himself and his teammates the opportunity to do that. “-Coach Jack Dillard