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TABOR VIEW FEBRUARY 2019

INSIDE: The Jungle Book Choir at Carnegie Hall Women’s Basketball Hot Winter Dates

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Student Opinions

The Jungle Book

Social Justice Week

Hall of Fame and Java Jays

Choir at Carnegie Hall

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Sports Updates

Taylor Deniston and Morgan Ediger

Podcasts and Movie Review

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Team of Change/ Lifestyle

History Conference

Opinions

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STUDENT VIEW

Results based on 74 responses

Which streaming service do you prefer? None

Prime Hulu

10% 77%

Netflix

Would you rather? eat only pizza for a year or eat no pizza for a year?

27% 73% 18% 82% 17% 83%

16%

Way too cold

Wouldn’t be bad without the wind

What are your plans for Spring Break?

What is the best gift to give/receive on Valentine’s Day? Other (thoughtful note,quality time, something homemade, etc.)

14% 7% 43%

17% 4%

Jessica Thorpe: “Rainy weather & friends.” Allison Nikkel: “Starting my career!” Michael Prichard: “Finishing my undergrad, my upcoming ‘Betes concert, and helping others :)” Juan Pigott: “Hanging with the homies.” Tiffany Culberson: “Getting married!!!:)” Karla Monroy: “New experiences.” Rebecca Kaufman: “Going to New York in the summer!” Anna Wilkin: “Seeing how God moves in this generation of people!” Madison Johnson: “Creating new Memories.” Morgan Ediger: “Finishing my basketball career on a good note.” Shandon Classen: “Getting married and starting a new chapter of life!” DJ Spahr: “Growth.” Taytum Miller: “Junior/Senior banquet.” Madison Ediger: “Learning more about God and the people He has placed around me!” Adan Trevizo: “Passing all of my classes, and meeting new people.”

84%

graduate a year later than all of your friends or graduate a year earlier than all of your friends?

Movie Tickets

What are you looking forward to this year?

What do you think about the weather here in Hillsboro?

have 8 p.m. classes every day or have 8 a.m. classes every day?

Jewelry

15%

A Stuffed Animal Flowers

Chocolate or Candy

Lewis Furmenger: “March Madness.” Ruby-Anne Fines: “Snowboarding in Colorado.” Jaden Marker: “Going home for wisdom tooth surgery.” Megan Tschohl: “Going to Mexico with my husband and family.” Myah Sorter: “Netflix Binge.” Kami Quinn: “Spend time with my family and friends and my new puppy!” Camden Cox: “Music creation!” Mariana Alves: “My mom is coming up from Brazil and we are going to California. We plan driving down from San Francisco to Los Angeles and just have a good time.” Toby Penner: “Road trip with High School friends.” Marina Stutzman: “Cruising the Caribbean!” Nathan Kemling: “Going home, working on the farm, and seeing friends!” NIcholas Bradley: “Take my girlfriend home to meet my family.”

Introducing: The Jungle Book by David Wiens

From the Tabor College Theater Department comes the adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic short story collection: The Jungle Book. However, this is The Jungle Book as you have never seen it before. Instead of a straightforward stage adaptation, it has been adapted by Technical Director and Assistant Professor of Theater Ethan Koerner into a creative puppet show where classic characters are brought to life in paper form. The cast has been hard at work, not only rehearsing their parts, but building the puppets themselves.These puppets vary from shadow puppets and finger puppets to large marionette-like puppets that display a staggering level of creativity.Those that are working on the show are really enthused to bring this unique retelling of the classic story to the Tabor community. “The great thing about this production is that it’s so unique. I never done anything like it, and I don’t think anyone has seen anything like it,” said cast member Dylan Wiens. “This project is so exciting and I cannot wait until people are able to experience it.” The Jungle Book will premiere in the Prieb-Harder Black Box Theater on Wednesday, Feb. 27 and will continue to show until Sunday, March 3.

Keaton’s Critters

by Benaiah Rundus and Keaton Williamson Bagheera is a panther. He’s one of only 250,000 known to live in this world – a “ghost of the jungle” as they’re called. Unlike most cats, panthers are excellent swimmers. They can also jump over 20 feet! Baloo, a sloth bear, survives eating a diet of insects. In fact, sloth bears lack upper incisors just to be able to devour insects more easily. In order to keep cool, sloth bears also completely lack an undercoat, a common fixture among other bears. Hathi, an Indian elephant, keeps warm in a different way; the ears of Indian elephants serve to vent heat from their bodies. The last interesting critter is Shere Khan, a Bengal tiger. The stripes of the Bengal are as unique as the fingerprints of a human. They are known to attack other predators when prey becomes scarce.

Social Justice Week by Gallagher Martin

From fighting human trafficking to advocating for fair trade, the Tabor College Social Justice Club lends a helping hand on campus to those worldwide without a voice. Feb. 11-15 was Social Justice Week. SJC put together three events during the week for students and faculty. Danie Armstrong, president of SJC, says the purpose of Social Justice Week was to bring awareness to students and faculty about injustices around the world. “I think Social Justice Week is important here at Tabor and honestly everywhere because it shows people what type of different injustices are happening,” Armstrong said. “Our hope here at Tabor is to challenge and enlighten students and advocate for those who do not have a voice.” On Monday, professor Jill Schellenberg spoke to students at chapel about immigration and refugees. Later that day, Schellenberg along with Del Gray and Rochelle Heiman hosted a panel to discuss immigration and refugees from a Christ-like perspective. “I think what was discussed was really powerful,” Armstrong said. “They discussed what the church should do and that the church should be Jesus.” On Wednesday, Tabor alum Catherine Christie spoke at chapel about the prevalent issue of human trafficking. Christie fights against human trafficking in Wichita. “Her message was about hope and justice,” Armstrong said. “There is hope even when you can’t see it, especially in situations of abuse and trafficking.” On Thursday, Tabor students Hannah Funk and Mara Franz sat outside the cafeteria during lunch to sell fair trade items such as soap, essential oils, jewelry, and chocolates. Funk and Franz teamed up with Hillsboro resident Jamie Driggers, who works for Trades of Hope, an international company that works with women in difficult circumstances to give them opportunity for better lives. “I thought it was the best event,” Armstrong said. Even though Social Justice Week has concluded, Armstrong urges Tabor students who have a passion for combatting social injustices to get involved. “Reach out, and come join SJC,” Armstrong said. “If you have a social injustice on your heart, nine out of 10 times we’ll say we can address it, and the other one time we’ll ask ‘how?’. Do your own research and see how you can help.”

Java Jays Update by Kara Schlotthauer

“We’re back.” Tabor’s own student-run coffee shop is back on its feet under the management of Michael Pritchard after an extended renovation process. Java Jays reopened its doors in December, months after its intended opening date. The space is now furnished with new equipment aiding the speed and quality of the beverages served, as well as a fresh outward appearance. Along with changes in the beverage production process, the staff has increased by four baristas to keep things running smoothly. The student body has readily welcomed the return of Java Jays, with business remaining steady since the opening. Java Jays is open Sunday-Thursday from 8-11 p.m.

Hall of Fame Display by Maddie Byrd

Tabor College added a new feature to the newly redesigned student center. Located next to the freshly installed trophy cases, the display presents the athletic history of Tabor College. Hall of Fame inductees and weekly athletic successes will be a key feature showcased on the screen. “It’s exciting to see how this area has transformed,” said Mike Klaassen, digital content manager at Tabor. “This screen certainly sweetens the space and puts the cherry on top. God brought a lot of good talent onto our campus, and we’re trying to give credit back where credit is due” The idea behind the project is to honor the past and encourage the future. This is a dream Rusty Allen, executive vice president of operations at Tabor, has envisioned for the space. “When we built the athletic center, we had envisioned a wall dedicated to the Hall of Fame inductees,” said Allen. “For a number of years, this idea was on my list of goals. Our vision grew from an idea to what we see now, and it is still growing.” The display will include Hall of Fame inductees, weekly awards, Champion of Character winners, national awards and possibly an honor role as the program and capabilities grow. Other features will include Tabor facts and maps to

assist those who are new to campus. “I’m excited to be part of the project,” said David Ediger, sport information director at Tabor. “Any time you can bring something fresh and exciting to the campus is an exciting time. It is nice for me to be able to be a small part of it.” The goal is to grow and develop as time goes on. The content is starting small and will hopefully evolve into an even bigger tool for Tabor students and visitors.

Choir sings in Carnegie Hall

by Maryn Robson

Tabor College’s Concert Choir headed out mid-February for New York City to sing in Carnegie Hall on Sunday, Feb. 17. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity came when Dr. Bradley Vogel, choral director, was invited to conduct at Carnegie Hall as part of MidAmerica Productions. “It was very exciting to receive the invitation to conduct, and it came, I believe, as a result of the reputation of what’s been achieved together with the students at Tabor College over the years,” said Vogel. Vogel directed the Sunrise Mass by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo. Wellington High School and Berean Academy also sang with the Tabor Choir, both of which are directed by Tabor alums, Jessica Coldwell and Sara Morris, respectively.

The choirs spent a week in New York City exploring the sites, experiencing the culture and of course Carnegie Hall. “I had very high expectations about the trip in regard to both the concert - preparation and performance - and the opportunities the students would have to enjoy the city,” said Vogel, “In both cases the experience exceeded the expectations!” Rachel Esch, senior choir member, enjoyed the New York experience, but Carnegie was the highlight. “I thought it was awesome to perform on the same stage as so many famous musicians, “ said Esch. “It’s not something everyone gets to experience, and I’m very grateful I had this opportunity.” The Concert Choir will present the Sunrise Mass to the Hillsboro community on March 10 in the Richert Auditorium.

A Big City Experience by Toby Penner

Recently I had the opportunity to go to New York City to perform with the Tabor Concert Choir at Carnegie Hall. It was quite an experience for me since I’ve grown up on a farm in rural Elbing, Kan. One question I asked myself was, how is it that someone could live in a place like New York City, with millions of people around them, and yet feel so alone? I can easily see how someone might feel alone in such a crowded place because individuals are advised not to make eye contact or engage in small talk in places like the subway station or while waiting at a crosswalk.

Not receiving these friendly acknowledgments from people was backward from the way I grew up. The tendency of individuals to not reach out to others and be involved in their community or neighborhood is the biggest downside, in my opinion, to a populous city (and the upside of a smaller community). The way I see it, having numerous people (preferably a church family) who generally know what is going on in a person’s life can help keep him or her accountable for his or her actions. That accountability is more valuable than keeping one’s personal life hidden from those with whom they interact daily.

SPORTS UPDATES Baseball by Gallagher Martin

Through the first 12 games of the season, the Tabor College baseball team is 11-3, including two win streaks of at least three games. Tabor began the year by sweeping Randall University and Southwestern Assembly of God to start the year 5-0. After a slight skid that saw the Bluejays lose three of four, Tabor has rebounded nicely with a three-game sweep of KCAC foe Avila. The Bluejays were dominant in all three of their conference games, outscoring Avila 39-9. The Bluejays were back in action on Feb. 24 when they played Bethany at Wichita State in a two-game series. They swept the Swedes 4-3 and 3-2. Track by Micah Richert

The track team traveled to Crete, Neb., Feb. 5, for the Fred Beile Classic hosted by Doane University. Parker Findley broke the B Standard time for 60m hurdles, getting first with a time of 8.30 seconds, and freshman Chris Ruffino set a pole vault record, clearing 13 feet, 7.25 inches, giving him the second best height in the KCAC. The women took home 18 Top 10 performances. Freshman Taylor Quiring took fifth in the 600m, eighth in the 800m, fourth in the mile, fourth in long jump and fifth in triple jump. The performance by Quiring earned her the KCAC Field Athlete of the Week for the week of Feb. 4-10. She will compete at Nationals Feb. 28-March 2. The women also traveled with the men to Maryville, Mo., where the women finished 4th. Five of the women also received All KCAC honors from their performance in the KCAC Indoor Track and FIeld Championships. The team will compete in the Hutchinson Invitational, March 16. Softball by Micah Richert

The Bluejays softball team has had a tough time getting its year started in the recent February weather. The Cowtown Classic in Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 8 and 9, was cancelled followed by scheduled games for Feb. 16 and 19 either being cancelled or postponed. With multiple athletes from last season coming back, the Jays look to take their game further than last year when they made their first NAIA Nationals appearance. The team is returning its NAIA All-American and KCAC Pitcher of the Year Madison Byrd and three All-KCAC performers as well as the leading hitter in 2018. The team will attempt to kick off its season at home Feb. 22. Game 1 begins at 5 p.m. Golf by Joseph Baker

The spring season for the men’s and women’s golf teams is quickly approaching, and the future looks bright for the Bluejays. The men’s team kicks off its season in South Padre, Texas, as it will take part in the South Padre Invite Feb. 25-26. The spring season for the women’s golf program begins on March 18 when they will compete in the KCAC Championships at Crestview Country Club in Wichita, Kansas.

Cheer by Joseph Baker

The cheerleading squad hosted the Tabor Invitational on Jan. 26. They placed third out of four teams under the direction of new head coach Jordyn Lott. On Feb. 8, the team traveled to Sterling and competed in the Sterling Invitational, placing sixth out of 10 teams. The Tabor College cheer team will participate in the KCAC Championships at York College on Feb. 15. Tennis By Joseph Baker

The Tabor College men’s and women’s tennis teams kicked off their seasons on Feb. 2 in match play against (RV) Hastings College. Both teams lost 9-0. The following weekend, the Bluejays fell to Doane University and (RV) Midland University, both men and women losing consecutive matches by a score of 9-0. Both teams hold a current record on the spring season of 0-3. Note: (RV)= Receiving Votes in NAIA Poll Swimming by Joseph Baker

The men’s and women’s swim teams started their spring season on Feb. 2 in a match against the University of St. Mary. The men fell to the University of St. Mary by a final score of 80-72. Evan Bell, senior, swam a final time of 1:57.90 in the men’s 200-yard freestyle and won the event. Jacob Rudolph, junior, won the men’s 50-yard freestyle with a final time of 24.21 seconds. The women’s swim team won its match against the University of St. Mary in blowout fashion by a final score of 92-53. Sophomores Maddie Donohue, Annika Highstrom, and juniors Mariana Nassuno Alves and Michal Parris were all awarded event victories. Women’s Basketball by Gallagher Martin

Led by 19 points from Morgan Ediger, 16 points from Sammy Jo Peterson, and 11 points from Taylor Deniston, the Tabor College women’s basketball team defended its KCAC Championship crown with a 62-57 win over Sterling College Monday night at Hartman Arena. The Bluejays were in control for most of the game, but Sterling made things interesting in the fourth quarter. Tabor led 37-25 at halftime and 51-38 at the end of three, but Sterling outscored the Bluejays 19-11 in the game’s final quarter. Still, it wasn’t enough to knock off the defending KCAC Tournament Champions. With the win, the Bluejays will head back to the NAIA National Tournament. Their opponent will be announced at a later date.

Experience Equals Success by Micah Richert

It started out as a rivalry but turned into something neither ever dreamed. Two Tabor basketball student athletes began their journeys in different high schools, facing off in three sub-state championships, and they are now headed to the NAIA Division II National Tournament on the same team. Taylor Deniston and Morgan Ediger met multiple times on the court throughout their high school careers, and they became friends through an Amateur Athletic Union summer league team. Upon graduation, the two decided to join the Tabor Bluejays. They began their collegiate athletic careers in 2015 under then four-year head coach Shawn Reed. Ediger and Deniston along with three other fouryear seniors have had great chemistry, leading to three Conference championships and a fourth National Tournament appearance upcoming. Even though the team has encountered success, Reed’s larger focus is seeing his basketball players grow as leaders and reach their goals. “My goals as a coach revolves around glorifying God through the game of basketball, giving our players an excellent experience both on and off the court and pursuing excellence in all that we do as a program,” said Coach Reed. With that being said, Reed relished the moment when Ediger joined the 1,000 point club, his first player to reach that milestone. A few weeks later, Reed watched Deniston join the 1,000 point club as she shot a critical 3-pointer against Bethany, assisted by Ediger. It takes a lot of games, talent and teamwork to reach 1,000 points, said Reed, but the end goal has always been Nation-

als. The scoring dominance of Ediger and Deniston has led to a lot of wins and a lot of spotlight, but it has not diminished their initial goal to go to Nationals as a team. “I signed on to win championships, whatever way necessary,” Ediger said. Deniston said, “I never really thought about reaching 1,000 points. My main goal these past four years has been to go to Nationals.” If anything, the seniors want the attention to be on the team’s success rather than on their own individual success. The game is about more than personal achievement. It’s about hard work, dedication and reaching team goals. Ediger credits her teammates for her success while Deniston gives the glory to Reed. “It means more knowing that we are the only two to do this under Coach Reed because, in the end, I think an accomplishment like that says more about him than it does me,” Deniston said. The five seniors--Ediger, Deniston, Kristyn Wedel, Taylor Mires and Tristen Leiszler--all came to compete at Tabor four years ago with a lot of expectations. The seniors’ hard work and dedication brought them 20 combined KCAC and NAIA athletic as well as academic awards. The Bluejays will have a chip on their shoulder going into Nationals after some sour losses in the past. The seniors will fight for their final chance at a National Championship after their Conference Tournament Feb. 21-25.

Learning While Listening

by Maddie Byrd

Podcasts and audiobooks are the new big thing. With our growing technologies and interests, the audio world has exploded with opportunities for learning through listening. Audiobooks are a great new feature to look into because it allows you to listen to almost any book at any place. There is no longer any excuse for not finishing your book because you can have it read to you while doing other activities. Podcasts are a great medium because they cover every topic and idea imaginable. From murder mystery, daily news,

politics, lifestyle and fashion, and of course, education, there is something that fits everyone’s wants and desires. You can even learn a new language from a podcast. Apple devices now come standard with hundreds of free podcasts to choose from, and there are usually blogs and sites that offer podcasts too. Once you find what you’re interested in, you are bound to have plenty of options to keep you satisfied. Amazon also sells audiobooks. The Amazon Kindle App allows you to read or listen to ebooks on any device. More recently, Amazon has partnered with a service called Audible. This app offers two free audiobooks when you subscribe to the service. Even if you decide to cancel your subscription, you still keep your two free books to enjoy. If you enjoy stories but can’t find the time to sit down and read for fun, these options may be just right for you! photo from audible.com

“Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” by David WIens Riding on the critical acclaim and general success of the first Lego movie, “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” had a general bar of quality to which it needed to live up. Unfortunately, it never quite reaches the same heights as the original. With a bigger budget and a new director in tow, the second lego movie had the opportunity to offer a fresh perspective on the universe set up in the original film. However, it merely rehashes the best parts of the original movie. For instance, the generally likeable main cast from the original film returns. But these characters are used to recycle jokes and sight gags from the last film, a choice that forfeited character development. This represents the main flaw of the film in microcosm: it replaces comedy with references to other films and intellectual properties. Bruce Willis shows up in a vent for a whole 30 seconds to reference Die Hard, but there is no joke here besides “hey audience, here’s a thing you remember - I bet you weren’t expecting that!” Jason Momoa’s version of Aquaman shows up for a moment to remind the audience that the new Justice League movies exist. Many

characters in the movie seem to be little more than product placements. While it does borrow heavily from the first film, it does use some of the first’s best elements. The highlight of the film is once again Will Arnett’s portrayal of Batman. In the film, he receives a significant amount of screen time and makes the most of it, playing off the broody persona that Batman has garnered for some hilarious moments. While most of the film’s capacity to be enjoyed is reliant on outside knowledge, two new characters join the cast to give the film some sense of identity outside of being a giant product placement. The new shape-shifting villain Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi takes an interest in marrying Batman, which leads to entertaining moments between the two characters. Meanwhile leading-man Emmet meets Rex Dangervest, who’s hard-hearted edge provides a foil for Emmet’s easy-going demeanor. If you liked the first movie, this one is more of the same - for better or worse.

Team of Change: Creating Value in the Tabor Experience by Kara Schlotthauer Most influential changes don’t happen overnight. They require careful consideration, a vision, and a team determined to make them happen. Tabor College’s leaders recognized a need for change to improve the student experience, and the troubleshooting process was sparked. Three years of discussion and brainstorming between President Jules Glanzer and Rusty Allen, executive vice president for operations, produced a vision for a team devoted to the task of creating the best experience for students. This team, they decided, would be comprised of leaders from each of Tabor’s operational areas: Terry Ens, director of facilities; Grant Meyers, dean of enrollment management; Shawn Reed, interim director of athletics; Emir Ruiz Esparza, dean of student life, learning and formation; Greg Zielke, director of performing arts; and Miriam Kliewer, administrative assistant. These individuals form Tabor’s first Operational Leadership Team. The OLT began meeting in the fall semester of 2018, spending most of the semester determining and refining its mission and vision. “We went through a process of defining our role and imagining what the future could look like,” said Allen. The team’s collaboration developed a clear mission statement: “To create a Christ-centered, irresistible experience that prepares (students) to lead and serve wherever God calls.” The OLT found that clear direction provides avenues for practical change in the members’ respective areas of influence, and innovation has been a key ingredient in improving the student experience, according to Esparza. “As we do more innovative things, then we will create value,” Esparza said. Even in the short time of its existence, the OLT has already cultivated innovation.

The Athletic Department started a new “game-time experience” during which Tabor is promoted over the sound system before and between basketball games. Admissions created a mobile app that engages incoming students to discover Tabor. Student Life offered the Student Satisfaction Inventory to collect data from current students about the college’s strengths and weaknesses and extended open hours in response to some students’ complaints. Esparza said that each operational area is in a stage of the innovative process, whether it is currently a simple idea or already being implemented. “In order to meet complexity (in the student body), you need innovation,” Esparza said. “For that to happen, you need collaboration with people. But in order to have good collaboration, you have to have good information and data in hand so that you can make good decisions.” As this is the pioneering year of the OLT, much has yet to be learned, Allen said, but two principles have already proven integral to the OLT’s course of actions. “The first is that in order to accomplish our goals, we need campus-wide collaboration,” Allen said. “We have adopted the saying ‘None of us can do what all of us can do.’ The second thing we have learned is the value of hearing the student voice around issues that affect them. We believe this is going to continue to be very beneficial for creating a great student experience.” With a defined purpose, the OLT’s challenge now is to carry it out on a daily basis. “If we can (create hospitality and excellence in our area), that will only start to create more and more value for the students because they’ll experience that,” Esparza said. As the OLT seeks to infuse its mission into the operational areas inside and outside of the classroom, students may begin to find that their Tabor experiences brighten with the implementation of strategic advancements.

Lifestyle: Hot Winter Dates

by Maddie Byrd

If you come from a big city, small town Kansas life may seem a bit boring, but that is probably because no one has told you about all the cool places you could be visiting. Whether you are looking for some alone time, a day out with friends or a sweet date night, there is something for every person and occasion. Always remember to drive safe to these awesome locations, and have a great time. The Wichita Art Museum

This is a great place to spend a day observing and learning about some of the American art that showcases Kansas. With constantly changing exhibits and promotions, there is something for every art lover to enjoy. Also, college students only have to pay $3 to visit. Doesn’t get much better than that! http://www.wichitaartmuseum.org/collection/explore_ the_collection Movie Theaters

Depending on the price and amount of comfort you are looking for, there is a movie theater for you. The Chisholm Trail Theater is a great local movie theater with great $5 ticket prices. If you are looking for a bit of comfort, then you should check out one of Wichita’s many great movie theaters. Each location has a website you can visit for showtimes. Ice Skating

The Wichita Ice Center is a great location for friends and couples to spend some quality time on ice. The cost varies depending on date and time, so make sure to check that out beforehand. Make the best of this chilly weather and have some fun! https://www.wichitaicecenter.com/public-ice-skating.php

Coffee Shops

The coffee craze is growing at a fast rate, and finding the best coffee shop is extremely important for the young and hip. If it is hard to choose just one, spend the day hopping from coffee shop to coffee shop. A fun list includes: Churn & Burn Mead’s Corner Coffeehouse Reverie Coffee Roasters Sente: Games & Refreshments The Donut Whole While these are all Wichita coffee shops, there are also plenty of local shops in McPherson and Newton as well. And don’t forget about Rhubarb Market right here in Hillsboro! Bowling and Arcade Games

Since it is winter and being outside simply isn’t an option most of the time, finding a facility that offers fun times completely indoors is not only important but vital for your well being. The Alley does just that! The Alley offers completely indoor activities such as: Go-kart racing Arcade games Virtual reality activities Laser tag Escape Rooms Bowling If you are looking for a local place to bowl, grab some friends and check out the Bluejay Lanes here in town. photo from wichitaicecenter.com

Conference Experience by Maddie Byrd

Interterm at Tabor College is often known and defined by the different learning experiences and trips. It is the perfect opportunity to step out of the comfort zone of campus and expand our knowledge at a different location. One select group of students was able to do this by attending the American Historian Association and Modern Language Association in Chicago, Ill. “The AHA’s annual conference is a time to bring scholars from all over the world to discuss their research and discuss even larger historian issues,” said Jessica Klanderud, assistant professor of history at Tabor College. These academic conferences offer individuals the opportunity to meet and discuss research recently published and explored with their fellow peers. “An academic conference has the top experts in the field willing to share information with fellow colleagues as well as other people who are interested in the subject matter,” said Timothy Vinduska, senior at Tabor College. Students were able to explore the conference and attend panels they found interesting. Each day offered a variety of different topics and opportunities. “I gained new knowledge about topics that I didn’t know before, as well as new connections to people that can help me further my history career,” said Kerensa Holler, senior at Tabor College. “My favorite part was most definitely going to the conference itself and learning more about topics I was interested in.” Being an undergrad student at such an important and historical conference may seem intimidating, but when trying to start an early career, any experience is good experience. “Definitely go if you have the opportunity,” added Klanderud. “It is worth the money. There were career fairs, panels to teach you how to do your work better, networking, job opportunities and overall a lot of ways to take your career to the next level.” Along with learning opportunities, students were also given the chance to explore and experience a city they had never been to before. “I think my favorite part of the conference was the experience,” said Derrick Eszlinger. “There was never a dull moment in the car ride to and from the conference. I got to experience the beautiful city of Chicago with some amazing people.” Although it may go against everything our mothers taught us as children, getting into a Tabor van with people you may not know too well may just be the best experience you will have ever had.

**Satire**

by Benaiah Rundus If there is one thing Tabor College does well, it is continually working to counter the eternal struggle of driving: backing up. Some people can drop an old manual transmission pickup into reverse and move an entire 40-foot trailer full of cattle without so much as jostling it. Others can’t back their Smart Cars into a wide space in an empty parking lot without totaling them. It’s a good thing that college students, who are uninvolved in at least 30 percent of crashes, fit into the first category. A damaged vehicle never pulls into the Tabor parking lots—no dents, no scratches, no broken lights. Instead, the condition of each vehicle is excellent, and the parking lots have adequate space to accommodate any number of cars accident-free. In fact, the perfection of it all makes us wonder, “Why

waste money on any form of insurance, even liability?” The genius behind the excellent design of the parking lot infrastructure is most apparent when a great number of additional vehicles are present—which seldom happens. Bus drivers need never fear being gridlocked in small parking roadways, and community members need never struggle to find parking places near event locations. The best part of the design is that the lot nearest the gym is the largest of all, easily holding hundreds of vehicles and some of the aforementioned buses. It hosts half of the school’s on-campus population as well and has more than enough space for all of the women who attend Tabor. No one is forced to park in the small, over-crowded men’s lot, and no one ever will be if the infrastructure remains the same.

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**Tom Brady is a System Quarterback** by Scott Duerksen

In this day and age, the term “G.O.A.T.” gets tossed around quite a bit. G.O.A.T., an acronym for “Greatest of All Time,” is commonly used as a title/accolade that separates an individual from the rest of the population. One individual has achieved G.O.A.T. status through a complex process of cheating, luck, and systematic excellence: Tom Brady of the New England Patriots. The one argument any Brady fan possesses to back Brady’s G.O.A.T. status is the fact that the Patriots have won six championships since Brady took the helm as quarterback. That same individual has no rebuttal in response to the obvious drawbacks to Brady’s overall contribution to most, if not all, those championships. For instance, the Patriots are a combined 5-0 in the play-

offs when Brady DOESN’T throw a touchdown pass. Think about that for a second. The team with the “Greatest QB of All Time” is literally undefeated when said player makes absolutely no contribution whatsoever - in the playoffs! That’s practically unheard of. My closing argument is that in every one of the Patriots’ playoff wins in which Brady posted a weaker quarterback rating of 78.5, they won 71 percent of those games. If one combines literally every other quarterback in that same timespan to play in a playoff game, those teams only win 9 percent of the time. While there are mountains of evidence dethroning Brady from G.O.A.T. status, it all goes unheard. While I’m sure Brady is a great guy, he’s certainly not the greatest of all time. photo from cbssports.com

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The Tabor View invites readers to share their thoughts on issues with our campus community by submitting concise letters to the editor. Anonymous letters and those that are libelous or in poor taste will not be printed. Email your letters to marynkrobson@tabor.edu. Would you like to join the Tabor View staff or see your pictures from around campus featured in the TaborView? Email marynkrobson@tabor.edu. Keep an eye out for our next survey to be featured in Student Opinions.

Advisor: Aleen Ratzlaff; Editor: Maryn Robson; Graphic Designers: Chloe Willems and Zac Dieterich; Writers: Gallagher Martin, Maddie Byrd, Benaiah Rundus, Joseph Baker, Micah Richert, Kara Schlotthauer, David Wiens, and Topy Penner. Cartoonist: Josh Johnson. Photos by Michael Klaassen, Kara Schlotthauer and Gallagher Martin.

The Tabor View offers students and faculty a window into the happenings on campus. Our student writers uncover stories behind the scenes, keep people updated, and inform with accuracy and clarity. We strive to present precise, detailed information in our articles. Opinions expressed in the articles do not reflect the opinion of The Tabor View.