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Students get nearly-naked for a good cause New tradition let students strip down to run a mile

by Michael Rutledge

Staff Writer michael.rutledge@drake.edu

At 9 p.m. sharp last Thursday, an air horn roared across a peaceful Drake campus, sending naked, goose-bumped covered legs rocketing NWZ_IZL NWZ \PM Ă…Z[\ ,ZISM =VQ^MZ[Q\a Nearly Naked Mile.

The Drake Student Alumni Association hosted a new homecoming M^MV\ WV KIUX][ \W JMVMĂ…\ \PM ,M[ Moines area Goodwill Industries.

The Nearly Naked Mile is a charity event made in collaboration between \PM ;)) IVL /WWL_QTT \W JMVMĂ…\ TWcal area families.

Drake students were invited to arrive in clothes they wished to donate, and then run a one-mile lap around the Drake campus in far less attire.

Each student was asked to bring at least three clothing items, but most

students brought much more.

Goodwill is an international organization that provides support services and clothing items to struggling families who would otherwise be forced to go without them. As winter approaches, Goodwill’s resources are stretched extra thin, making events such as the Nearly Naked Mile that much more important.

Senior Emily Boyd is an intern at Goodwill and helped coordinate the event. “Participating in events like this help promote Goodwill and Drake,� she said. “The mile in particular is great for the community. It’s good to use the things we have and give to something bigger than ourselves.

Luckily, we have a great organization to give to.�

Around 100 Drake students beOIV Ă…TQVO QV\W 7TU[\ML IZW]VL " p.m., bundled up in two-sizes-too-

by Lauren Ehrler

Staff Writer lauren.ehrler@drake.edu

JQO [_MI\[PQZ\[ KQZKI < [PQZ\[ and mismatched socks. As the clock inched closer to 9 p.m., the layers melted away and the donations pile grew higher, revealing a plethora of skin tones and shapes.

SAA President Christopher Nowacki began herding the steadily growing crowd out into the Olmsted parking lot on the chilly 52-degrees VQOP\ )N\MZ I JZQMN [P]NĂ&#x2020;M \W UW^M \PM athletically disposed to the front, the race was underway. The route snaked around Olmsted, across Helmick Commons and through Meredith Hall before coming to a stop in front of Cowles Library, where a dozen 8IXI 2WPVÂź[ XQbbI[ _MZM _IQ\QVO š.WWL WN KPIUXQWV[ Âş R]VQWZ +IZly Hamilton said.

Hamilton ran the mile with her friends, who became interested in the event because of the cause it sup-

ported.

The SAA gave out awards following the race. Senior Colin Hagan ZMKMQ^ML IV I_IZL NWZ Ă&#x2026;VQ[PQVO Ă&#x2026;Z[\ running the mile in less than six minutes. The Drake Knights of Columbus received an award for donating the most clothes as a group and the Drake choir won for best costumes, sporting white bow ties with nothing underneath.

Nowacki and the SAA were thrilled with the turnout and hope to turn the Nearly Naked Mile into an annual Drake Homecoming tradition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make it bigger than Street Painting,â&#x20AC;? Nowacki announced via loudspeaker before the race started.

The crowd roared with approval, but that might have been the hyperthermia talking.

MICHAEL RUTLEDGE | staff photographer

PARTICIPANTS in the Nearly Naked Mile ran a course through campus to help donate clothes to area Goodwills. The teams that participated were eligible for awards based on costumes, running times and donation amounts. After the run, students were able to indulge in pizza, brownies and other snacks from SAA to help warm them up. Hot chocolate was also a popular treat at the event.

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by Taylor Soule

Staff Writer taylor.soule@drake.edu

Had the Homecoming carnival been anywhere but the Drake University campus, it might have been mistaken for a kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday party.

No, not a pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey birthday party with melted ice cream, one grumpy guest and storebought cake, but the party with an envied guest list, an endless supply of KW\\WV KIVLa IVL QVĂ&#x2020;I\IJTM[ KZMI\QVO a skyline rivaling that of Des Moines. ;\]LMV\[ Ă&#x2020;WKSML \W 0MTUQKS Commons last Wednesday in a quest for camaraderie, carnival treats, barbecue delicacies prepared by Sodexo and the promise of free stuff.

The carnival was planned by Drakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Student Activities Board and was a welcoming break from the rigor of midterm exams for many, and students couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but stop by on the trek from afternoon class, guided by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drake Homecoming: Where

Dreams Come Trueâ&#x20AC;? decorations. š1 [I_ ITT \PM QVĂ&#x2020;I\IJTM [\]NN WV my way back from class, and it looked TQSM N]V Âş Ă&#x2026;Z[\ aMIZ 2M[[QKI 5IZ` [IQL as she waited in line for the bungee races attraction.

At this popular spot, students were [\ZIXXML \W J]VOMM KWZL[ Ă&#x2026;OP\QVO \PM resistance as they sprinted forward to I\\IKP I NWIU JTWKS NZWU \PM QVĂ&#x2020;I\able, with many springing backwards QV I Ă&#x2026;\ WN OQOOTM[ R][\ JMNWZM ZMIKPQVO the target.

Laughter permeated the area, perhaps caused by the sight of fellow students who battled one another in sumo suits that clearly gave marshmallows a run for their money. CamMZI Ă&#x2020;I[PM[ _MZM XIZ\QK]TIZTa XZM^ITMV\ at this attraction, and students who I\\MUX\ML \W TMIX QV \PMQZ Ă&#x2026;OP\QVO gear for an action photo barely got off the ground.

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\PM Ă&#x2020;]NNa []Q\[ Aside from sumo wrestling and academic reprieve, students lined the outside of Olmsted in pursuit of carnival prizes that included snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy. The complimentary goodies lured sophomore Brian Simkus to the Homecoming carnival, as did the free cups and meeting new people.

The Homecoming carnival is an annual tradition for senior Anna Guth, who counted on a number of N]V I\\ZIK\QWV[ NWZ PMZ Ă&#x2026;VIT KIZVQ^IT at Drake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I come every year for the free food, to meet people and to take my pictures in the photo booth,â&#x20AC;? Guth said.

The line practically stretched down the stairs outside Olmsted, and students prepared their cheesiest grins and silliest expressions for the camera lens, creating memories and a comical keepsake.

A common fancy for college students, the free T-shirt is both a fash-

ion statement and a way to deny the presence of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swelling laundry bag for another day. First-year Laura Zbinden tried her luck for a free T-shirt at Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carnival, ITWVO _Q\P MVRWaQVO \PM šN]V [\]NN WN course.â&#x20AC;?

For students who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand in line for a third helping of cotton candy, Sodexo provided a welcome change from the indoor atmosphere of Hubbell Dining Hall. It provided an outdoor picnic, complete with barbecue chicken and pork, hot dogs, brownies and even potato [ITIL 5IVa [\]LMV\[ MVRWaML I XQKnic on the lawn for a dining experience complemented by music and the warm fall air.

Student Senate voted unanimously to increase the Student Activity Fee in its meeting last Thursday night.

Organizational Sen. Alex Hendzel expressed the need for the increase to help support the creation and the funding for new campus organizations. Sen. Michael Riebel backed her on this notion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like this is something that needs to be done,â&#x20AC;? Riebel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s R][\ OWQVO \W JM UWZM [][\IQVIJTM NWZ organizations in the future.â&#x20AC;?

The increase of $7 per semes\MZ _QTT JM MNNMK\Q^M NWZ \PM school year. The current Student Activity Fee of $66 per semester has VW\ JMMV QVKZMI[ML [QVKM \PM ! school year.

Student Senate also unanimously passed a funding allocation for members of the newly-approved Drake UNICEF organization to attend the Campus Initiative Summit in New York this weekend.

Vice President of Student Life Matt Van Hoeck campaigned for I +WUUQ\\MM 5MUJMZ[PQX +TIZQĂ&#x2026;cation Amendment, which would change the amount of members on KIUX][ KWUUQ\\MM[ NZWU I Ă&#x2026;`ML number of students to a range of students. Senate will vote on the motion next week.

Dean of students Sentwali Bakari announced that Drake has hired Mark Kloberdanz as the new director of counseling. Kloberdanz will start his new position on Nov. 1. Bakari also announced the resignation of Leigh Thiedeman, director of sorority and fraternity life.

The rest of the session was dedicated to Senateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second installment of a strategic meeting, a new effort to discuss student issues and brainstorm solutions.

7VM UIRWZ Q[[]M JZW]OP\ ]X _I[ campus security, particularly the shooting near campus on 26th Street that occurred last week. Senators were concerned that campus was VW\ NWZUITTa VW\QĂ&#x2026;ML WN \PM QVKQLMV\ through email or emergency text message. š ,ZISM ;MK]ZQ\a UILM I R]LOment call that this was not a particular threat to the Drake campus,â&#x20AC;?

Bakari said.

Another security issue discussed was the condition of the 26 security poles located around campus. Sen. Erin Hogan reported that some poles contained some dysfunctional elements.

Other issues discussed were operational issues at Hubbell Dining Halls, putting printers into residence halls and the option of gym credits for students. *MNWZM ILRW]ZVQVO ;\]LMV\ *WLa President Greg Larson polled the senators on their feelings about the monthly strategic meetings. Senators IOZMML \PI\ \PM UMM\QVO[ _MZM JMVMĂ&#x2026;cial but voted to review the process of gathering student issues.

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NEWS

OPINIONS

FEATURES

SPORTS

Live Band Karaoke entertained participants

Students speak out about their favorite thing about Fall

Theater production will feature Drake alumna

Bulldogs make the best of its home field advantage

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3P]L IHUK RHYHVRL ÄYL^VYRZ [VW VMM OVTLJVTPUN King and queen crowned at event on Friday

by Dennis Nissen

Staff Writer dennis.nissen@drake.edu

It’s Friday night. The sun has just disappeared behind the horizon where you can just make out the Walmart in Windsor Heights. Suddenly, shooting up from Drake’s camX][ IZM ÅZM_WZS[ TQOP\QVO \PM [Sa WV ÅZM <PQ[ Q[ \PM [MKWVL aMIZ \PI\ \PM Homecoming celebration has started with a display of lights, a tradition that Student Activities Board would like to continue.

Bringing back old traditions and starting some new, Drake’s Homecoming events are carefully planned in order to attract as many students as possible.

Under a tent in Helmick Com-

mons a live band karaoke tuned its instruments, getting ready to start the entertainment. This is another Homecoming event that Amanda Kramer, co-chair of the homecoming committee, hopes will become a new tradition for many more years to come.

“It’s been a fun year to be on the homecoming committee. We’ve been trying to add events that had big turnouts from last year and eliminate some of the ones that aren’t as successful,” explained Kramer. “We’re no longer doing the powder-puff football game because only seven groups signed up last year, and not many students were in attendance.”

Last year, the live band karaoke IVL ÅZM_WZS[ _MZM I P]OM []KKM[[ [W that’s why Kramer hopes they con-

tinue on with those traditions.

“It’s been really exciting trying new things and seeing if it works,” she said It’s hard to refute success when \PM \MV\ _I[ ÅTTML _Q\P [\]LMV\[ TQVQVO up to sing and enjoying the free food and amazing atmosphere.

Throughout the night a variety of people were brave enough to take the stage. Some students formed singing groups and really put on a show. A group calling themselves the “Phoenix” sang a rendition of “Bad Romance.” A few of them rocked out the microphone while the others danced the choreography from Lady Gaga’s video. Another group called “The Warrior Women” also sang.

Eventually, even SAB took the stage.

Homecoming wouldn’t be Home-

coming without a king and a queen.

Halfway through the evening, Kramer brought all the candidates onto the stage.

Each candidate was given a _ZIXXML XZM[MV\ 1V WZLMZ \W ÅVL W]\ who is king and queen, they had to unwrap the present to see if their box contained a crown.

The crowd watched in hushed anticipation while the candidates opened their presents. Wrapping paXMZ ÆQML \PZW]OP \PM IQZ I[ \PMa [QN\ML through their boxes. A roar ripped through the tent when Matt Smith raised his crown in the air in victory.

A few moments later another round of cheers went when Erin Hogan found hers.

“I don’t know what to say. It has been such a fun week. I would like

to thank everyone for their supportive comments…Thank you,” Hogan said.

After the homecoming court left the stage, Smith made his way through the crowd that was waiting to shake his hand and congratulate him with pats on the back and hugs.

“Thanks everyone who voted for me. Drake means a lot to me and this means a lot more,” he said.

Partaking in the time-honored tradition of Homecoming king Smith, respects the power of tradition.

“Drake has the best, rich history and it is nice to be a part of that,” Smith said.

>> CAMPUS CALENDAR >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WHAT: Barack Obama: A Foreign Policy of Change

WHAT: Unity Roundtable

WHAT: Coffee Night

WHAT: “Can”dy Grams

WHERE: Medbury Lounge

WHERE: Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center

WHERE: Jewett, Hubbell

WHERE: Bulldog Theater WHEN: Monday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m.

WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m.

WHEN: Monday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m - 1:30 p.m., 5:30 - 7p.m. in Hubbell, 9 - 11 p.m., Jewett

Drake Actuarial Science Students are invited to attend the 2011 Actuarial Science Recruiting Events Actuarial Interview Workshop Wednesday, October 5 6:00-7:00 pm Bulldog Theatre

Actuarial Evening Career Fair DRAKE STUDENTS dance under vanilla-scented soap as part of the SAB homecoming events. The Foam Party was Saturday night from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on the Olmsted patio. Warm water helped the dancers keep away the chills during the cool evening hours.

Thursday, October 6 4:00-7:00 pm Parents Hall

Interviews will be held Thursday, October 6 Friday, October 7 Parents Hall

Professional Dress Attire (suit)

Special thanks to our sponsors Allstate Insurance Aon Hewitt Aviva courtesy of SAB

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weekend was a great weekend for [OLbuzz Last Drake athletics. The Bulldogs came away with wins in football, volleyball, men’s soccer and women’s soccer.

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Growing opposition to President Barack Obama’s economic policy is not due to his failure; rather, it should be attributed to his success.

True, the Obama dream and the American dream both intend for the removal of inequality and both include the aim of abundant prosperity, but there is a world of difference in how each approach is supposed to reach that goal.

Obama has made clear his wish to create a risk-averse society through government intervention and dependence. He wants to ensure that “everyone has a chance at success,” and his means to achieve that goal is through the redistribution of wealth.

“I think when you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everyone,” Obama said in a speech near the 2008 election.

Here lies a fundamental difference between many Americans and Obama.

By instilling a system that further takes from successful people and gives to unsuccessful people, two things are being done: the incentive to provide opportunity for society is being reduced and the incentive to re-

President Obama chooses to neglect the fact that he is taking money from people who would otherwise use their funds to grow businesses and create more jobs.

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main dependent on others is being increased. Those two consequences are incredibly dangerous because they negatively affect individual drive and

accountability.

“If I had known my reward was going to be diminished the way it has, I never would have taken the risk to bring new development to my community,” Kurt Brewer, an Iowa entrepreneur said. “I would have been better off staying in the conventional job mold and doing work that was going to be done anyway instead of creating new work.”

Tom Egli, another Iowa small business owner, agrees.

“Due to the uncertainty regarding future small business taxes, regulations and Obama health care expenses, it is too risky for me to invest in hiring any new employees,” he said. “In addition, consumer conÅLMVKM Q[ LW_V ?M IT[W [\Z]OOTM \W ÅVL ZMXTIKMUMV\ _WZSMZ[ _PMV _M LW need to hire. In the past 14 months, we have had six candidates turn down job offers to stay on unemployment – despite being $14-$18 per hour plus JMVMÅ\[ RWJ[ 1\ [MMU[ TQSM I TW\ WN XMWXTM PI^M ÅO]ZML Q\ W]\ ?Pa _WZS when you can get a check from the government for not working? Too many individuals are becoming dependent on the government.”

Obama chooses to neglect the fact

that he is taking money from people who would otherwise use their funds to grow businesses and create more jobs. He would rather redistribute an unprecedented amount of money himself and create a larger class of dependent people. That way he can JWI[\ IJW]\ PW_ PM Q[ ¹ÅOP\QVO NWZ the working class,” and he can use his strong speaking skills to blame his opposition for hardships Americans are facing.

Obama’s plan to raise the AmeriKIV ÆWWZ WN []KKM[[ Ja TW_MZQVO \PM ceiling could seem effective in the short term, but only if the country _MZM QV OWWL ÅVIVKQIT [\IVLQVO <PM problem is that excessive redistribution of wealth is not a sustainable long-term policy. Remember the XZW^MZJ ¹/Q^M I UIV I Å[P IVL aW] feed him for a day; teach a man to Å[P IVL aW] NMML PQU NWZ I TQNM\QUM º Obama continues to give out more IVL UWZM Å[P J]\ )UMZQKI Q[ Z]VVQVO W]\ WN Å[PMZUMV JMKI][M \PMa IZM wondering why they should work so hard. After all, Obama is taking their hard work while he demeans success by equating it with greed and unfulÅTTML [WKQM\IT ZM[XWV[QJQTQ\a Obama’s plummeting approval

rating shows the realization that is becoming more apparent with time; the president’s approach to government is not commensurate with American success. Providing the best platform for people to pursue the American dream is what made this country the most capable nation in the history of the world. Obama should start working on that instead of trying to salvage his voting base through speeches full of buzzwords and blame.

TED BREWER | COLUMNIST

Brewer is a senior finance and accounting major with a concentration in insurance and can be contacted at theodore.brewer@drake.edu

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“I like the leaves changing colors and how they compliment the pumpkin spice lattés.”

- Erin Shoup, sophomore

“I really enjoy the relaxed feeling. Summer seems to get so built up, and fall is just kind of a time to relax.”

- Keaton Hewitt, sophomore

“I like the changing tree leaves because it makes campus look pretty, which makes me excited to walk around to go to events or to class.”

- Molly Wilensky, junior

“I like fall because it will be closer to the end of the semester, and I like the weather. It’s a little bit chillier and not as hot.”

- Sarah Reckling, first-year

“Books – fall is the time when I can relax and read easier. I’m currently reading ‘The Structure of Scientific Revolutions.’”

- Devon Page, sophomore

“I like flag football because I love to play football, and I’m awesome at it.”

- Nick Kollauf, junior

“I like fall because I get to watch football. It gives me something to do on Sundays.”

- Michael Thornton, junior

“Boots, because they’re cute. I just really like fall fashion.”

- Michelle Lippoli, senior

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Drake alumna stars in local jazz, theatrical production

by Adam Meirink

Staff Writer adam.meirink@drake.edu

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lady Dayâ&#x20AC;? is back for a limited twoweek engagement at the Civic Center Stoner Studio Theatre.

The legendary jazz singer is being brought back to the stage by 2011 Drake University alumna Sierra White. White graduated last year with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in musical theater and is now headlining the second show in the StageWest Theatre Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15th season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have always been a fan of Billie Holiday, and an opportunity to get to bring such an amazing artist back to life is one that I simply could not pass up,â&#x20AC;? White said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lady Day at Emersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Grill,â&#x20AC;? written by Lanie Robertson, follows the career of renowned jazz singer Billie Holiday. The time is 1959 and the place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia where Holiday is about to give one of her last performances. More than a dozen musical numbers are included with witty and deep personal dialogue about Holidayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career and life,

according to StageWestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

For Ron Lambert, StageWestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s producing arts director, the show seemed a natural addition to the current season of â&#x20AC;&#x153;daring plays for adventurous audiences.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The script is strong and has been popular with multiple generations,â&#x20AC;? Lambert said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jazz music has fans from college-age to seniors. It is also a small, intimate play that is perfect for the Civic Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stoner Theatre.â&#x20AC;?

When taking on the role of a real person, the actor has less freedom to create a character because he or she has to adhere to recorded history of how the person they are depicting acted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The process was amazing and terrifying,â&#x20AC;? White said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On one hand, I have gotten to learn so much about her as a person and her life before she was an artist, but on the other hand, she is after all a TMOMVLIZa Ă&#x2026;O]ZM QV )UMZQKIV U][QK IVL 1 PI^M [WUM XZM\\a JQO [PWM[ \W \Za IVL Ă&#x2026;TT Âş Drake and StageWest have an ongoing relationship of supporting each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theatrical endeavors. Not only is White acting in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lady Day,â&#x20AC;? but her voice professor, )VLZM_ :aSMZ Q[ U][QK LQZMK\QVO

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Lambert feels like the relationship is a natural and necessary one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Passion for great theater and personal relationships are at the beginning of a good partnership,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theater is always a collaborative process, and it makes perfect sense for theater artists to work together, especially connecting Drake to the Des Moines community.â&#x20AC;?

StageWest has become a strong outlet for Drake theater students to hone their skills in an environment which fosters bold, innovative theatre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We provide expanded opportunities for DU students in their theater education, and several faculty members, such as )VLZM_ :aSMZ PI^M OZI^Q\I\ML \W_IZL[ StageWest because of the type of plays we select and additional creative outlets we offer,â&#x20AC;? Lambert said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In exchange, we are fortunate to welcome more talented and energetic artists into our theater company.â&#x20AC;?

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Porterhouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owners seek support for bulldog rescue charity

by Caitlin Ireland

Staff Writer caitlin.ireland@drake.edu

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Illinois English Bulldog Rescue is a charity that has the support of Erin and Kevin Bell, owners of Drakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beautiful bulldog in 2009. Their dog, PorterPW][M _I[ [MTMK\ML I[ \PM WNĂ&#x2026;KQIT UI[KW\ for the 100th running of the Drake Relays.

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One of the numerous bulldogs that have been saved by IEBR is Faith. Faith was originally offered for free on Craigslist J]\ \PIVSN]TTa MVLML ]X Ă&#x2026;VLQVO PMZ _Ia \W IEBR. Once she arrived, she went to a veterinarian. She had to have eye surgery, get teeth pulled, get sprayed and needed quite a few other things. She will probably need ear and eye medication for the rest of her life. She was in pretty bad shape before getting rescued. Faith is now receiving the love

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IVL I\\MV\QWV [PM LM[MZ^M[ NWZ \PM Ă&#x2026;Z[\ \QUM in her life thanks to IEBR. Bulldogs end up at IEBR for a variety of reasons. Quite a few are saved from shelters while many others are strays. It is unfortunately common for bulldogs to be surrendered by their owners due to a move or change in their life circumstances.

In order to help so many bulldogs, IEBR requires quite a bit of help, both from volunteers and donations. Volunteers can do a variety of things such as helping with transportation, conducting interviews over the phone or at a home and assisting with events. They can also provide bulldogs with temporary homes. IEBR utilizes foster homes in order to provide the dogs with the best care possible. Students at Drake cannot easily volunteer for the organization due to the distance, but they can still make a huge difference.

Bulldogs need more than just love. In order to provide them with the care they deserve, quite a bit of money is needed.

Rescued dogs often need special medical I\\MV\QWV []ZOMZa WZ ^IKKQVI\QWV[ )\ \PM very least, the dogs need check-ups. On top of this, IEBR has to provide for a dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day-to-day needs. This all adds up quickly, and this is how students can help. They can raise awareness for IEBR and the wonderful work they do. Bulldogs are very important to Drake, and students could really do a lot for IEBR through fundraising.

Donations help pay for all medical care rescued bulldogs need to give them a second chance at happiness.

If any organizations are interested in fundraising for IEBR or assisting with publicity, please contact Erin Bell at erinebell@ gmail.com. The Bells would love to help you in any way they can. Students should also check out the IEBR website at www. ilenglishbulldogrescue.org.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DU Lunchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; features president of Iowa Public Television Foundation

by Kensie Smith

Staff Writer mackensie.smith@drake.edu

luncheons are held downtown at the Des Moines Club WV \PM \P Ă&#x2020;WWZ WN \PM :]IV *]QTLQVO /ZIVL )^M The event will also feature a time for networking at 11:30 a.m. and then a catered lunch and presentation from noon to 1 p.m.

Traditionally, the event is geared toward alumni, but students are encouraged to attend with a special price of $13 per lunch for those 35-years-old and younger. For those over age 35, each luncheon costs $17. There is also a ticket package for the entire series that is available for $42.

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Susan Moritz, president of the Iowa Public Television Foundation, is now making education just as fun at the next â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DU Lunchâ&#x20AC;? event. On Wednesday, Moritz will share her professional experiences and lead a discussion on the modern age of public media.

The Iowa Public Television Foundation is a nonXZWĂ&#x2026;\ WZOIVQbI\QWV \PI\ UISM[ 18<> JZWILKI[\QVO XW[sible through state memberships and fundraisers.

The previous â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DU Lunchâ&#x20AC;? event featured Stay up-to-date with the Drake Alumni Association Scott Bush, the president and founder of the infamous Templeton Rye and Spirits. He spoke on bootlegging Â&#x152; <_Q\\MZ (,ZISM)T]UVQ history, entrepreneurship and business.

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Movie review: ‘Senna’ does racer’s life story justice

by Asmita Gauchan

Staff Writer asmita.gauchan@drake.edu

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The name “Ayrton Senna” may not ring a bell in your head, but don’t let that stop you from making a trip down to the Varsity Theatre in the upcoming weeks.

The biographic documentary “Senna,” which chronicles the life and death of the legendary Formula One racing driver, is appropriately fast-paced, thrilling and surprisingly poignant.

Produced entirely using archive footages of Senna’s races, public appearances and home videos, it is amazing what director Asif Kapadia and writer Manish Pandey have managed to produce without technically KZMI\QVO IVa\PQVO <PM ÅTU ][M[ many aspects of Senna’s career and personality to cinematically capture arguably the most important facet of his life – his fervent passion for race car driving.

Ayrton Senna, born and raised in Brazil, made a splash in the Formula One racing scene

_PMV PM ÅZ[\ LMJ]\ML JIKS QV 1984. He went on to win three world championships and, to this today, is regarded as one of the greatest F1 drivers ever by both industry experts and race car drivers alike.

Using a personality with that caliber of talent as a subject would have easily made for I OWWL LWK]UMV\IZa ÅTU J]\ “Senna” isn’t just good. It is great, much like its namesake, JMKI][M \PM ÅTU LWM[ VW\ R][\ present Senna as a legend, but it also paves the path he took to get as far as he did for the audiences to properly comprehend his reverence. Senna was a genius behind the wheels, but he was a force to be reckoned with even when he wasn’t racing. His highly publicized rivalry and fallout with French F1 driver Alain Prost is effectively used to highlight the extent to which ;MVVI ^IT]ML ÅVQ[PQVO ÅZ[\ In “Senna,” we see a hero who was clearly an extraordinary race car driver, but who was by no means the F1 golden boy of the era. He did not receive a fairly earned shot at the

world championship trophy in 1989 and was similarly wronged on more occasions. <PM ÅTU SMMX[ ZMNMZZQVO \W the politics that prevailed in the fast track world of F1 racing during that era and uses that as an antagonistic device, even more than Prost himself, to highlight the challenges Senna had to overcome to become a threetime world champion.

Senna’s constant turmoil over the dangers and risks haunting his passion was another element of his career that presented itself as a road block. As he saw fellow drivers speed into messy accidents, his pain and torment was particularly palpable. In spite of all this, however, Senna never exhausted his passion for racing.

The greatest thing “Senna” does is that it goes the extra mile and properly shows the character’s life story by presenting him I[ \PM KWVÆQK\ML PMZW \PI\ PM was. He was the underdog, going up against rival drivers and his own self by refusing to give racing up. For making it possible for everyone to witness the real Senna in this way, as opposed

to James Franco or Tom Hardy portraying him in a Martin Scorsese directed Hollywood biopic, Kapadia and Pandey have to be applauded. In the end, ¹;MVVIº Q[ I LMMXTa UW^QVO ÅTU that will inspire many to pursue their dreams with a new vigor, but it may scare the others into abandoning that uphill battle for safer alternatives. Either way, it is sure to make an impact.

Show times at Varsity Theatre include 7:30 p.m. and 9: 30 p.m. every day. It is also shown at 4 p.m. on Fridays through Sundays and at 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Poets reading series continues with benefit at Mars Café

by Katie Ericson

Staff Writer katie.ericson@drake.edu

Drake University has many wonderful speakers come to our campus, and this year the Younger American Poets Reading Series is no exception.

Jennifer Perrine, assistant professor of English, and the Metro Arts Alliance of Greater Des Moines is bringing in a collection of astonishing authors.

The poets will not only share their work but also speak about their creative process and converse with audience members after each presentation.

Each of these events takes place WV \PM ÅZ[\ <P]Z[LIa WN \PM UWV\P including this Thursday. The readings take place at Beaverdale Books, located at 2629 Beaver Ave., in Suite 1. All poetry nights will start at 7 p.m., and like many of the great events Drake hosts, every reading is free.

This Thursday, renowned poet Stacey Waite, assistant professor of rhetoric and composition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will speak. She has published two popular

books: “The Lake Has No Saint” and “Love Poem to Androgyny.”

Susanna Childress, who received her doctorate degree in English at Florida State University, will also speak. As the author of “Entering the House of Awe” and “Jagged with Love,” Childress won the 2005 Brittingham Prize in Poetry. On Nov. 3, Rebecca Hazelton from Beloit College and Hadara Bar-Nadav, a publisher of three poetry books, will present their works. Alexander Long, who has worked on four books, will be here on Dec. 1 along with Robyn Schiff from the University of Iowa. <PMZM _QTT IT[W JM I JMVMÅ\ NWZ \PM series at 7 p.m. this Friday, which is being held at Mars Café. Waite, who will have presented the night before, _QTT I\\MVL \PM JMVMÅ\ IVL [PM _QTT JM giving one student an incredible opportunity.

Young poets from Drake are invited to share their works by selecting up to two poems to present at the café. One will be chosen by Waite to be her opening reader in a future series event. If you wish to take part in this amazing offer, email Perrine at

youngeramericanpoets@gmail.com.

However, you need to act quickly. All applications must be turned in by today.

These reading are a wonderful opportunity for Drake students. Korrie Hoskis, a worker at Mars Café, said \PI\ [PM¼[ M`KQ\ML IJW]\ PMZ ÅZ[\ XWM\ry event and “getting people together to share ideas.”

Her coworker, Curtis Poortinga, agreed, mentioning a similar event the coffee house hosted last spring.

He admitted that he “wasn’t expecting a huge crowd,” but that the café _I[ [\QTT ÅTTML If you’re curious, come to the reading this Thursday. The authors who are coming know how to write and have been published, and you won’t be disappointed. If you want to share your poetry, sign up and come to Mars Café on Friday. It’s an incredible opportunity and a chance to have your art appreciated.

Younger American Poets Reading Series Thursday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m.

– Beaverdale Books Stacey Waite Author of “The Lake Has No Saint” and “Love Poem to Androgyny” Assistant professor of rhetoric and composition at University of Nebraska Susanna Childress Author of “Jagged with Love” Winner of Brittingham Prize in Poetry Friday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m.

– Mars Café – Series benefit featuring local poets

Drake’s dance team to have more performances, encourage school spirit

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The Drake University dance team is doing more performances this year than ever before.

The team will perform at one football game, three basketball games and Relay for Life, leading up to competing in the Iowa State Dance Team Championships on Dec. 2.

“That’s unheard of,” senior captain Morgan Meier said.

Meier said more performances will bring a lot of attention to Drake. She said that Drake sports do not have enough school spirit, and the dance team is one way to change that.

At the state competition, the team will compete against Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa. Although Drake’s dance team is relatively small with only 18 members, it still brings tough competition.

“The reason why we compete against such big schools is because we are considered a university, not a college,” sophomore Becca Lewis said.

Meier said the team is not intimidated by the

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“We hold our own,” Meier said. “We tied UNI in 2008.” <PQ[ Q[ \PM ÅZ[\ aMIZ \PM LIVKM \MIU _QTT JZQVO both poms and jazz routines to state. Fourteen members will compete in the jazz dance, while 16 will compete in the poms routine.

After the state competition last year, former Hawkeye dancer Stef Shandri approached the members and told them they were too talented to be without a coach. “(Shandri) wants to coach us, but we don’t have any money to pay her,” Meier said.

Unable to be hired as coach, Shandri offered to choreograph the jazz routine for free, which increased the team’s repertoire.

The team gets minimal funding from Student Senate. Each member pays $120 to $200 of her own money, and the squad fundraises for the remainder of costs. Last year, members sold Tshirts with the phrase “D+ and proud of it.” This year, members are selling tumblers for $10 each. <PM \MIU¼[ ÅZ[\ XMZNWZUIVKM _I[ TI[\ ;I\urday at the Homecoming football game. The squad performed its poms routine.

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STAT OF THE WEEK

Senior quarterback Mike Piatkowski broke the NCAA Divison 1 FCS record for completion percentage in a game with a minimum of 30 completions this past Saturday against Campbell. Piatkowski completed 30 out of 33 passes for a 90.9 completion percentage. He also threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns.

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by Ashton Weis

Staff Writer ashton.weis@drake.edu

The Drake Bulldogs schooled the Campbell Fighting Camels 31-14 in their fourth-straight win of the season and their sixth-straight win at home.

Drake improves to 4-1 on the season and 2-0 in the Pioneer Football League.

Senior quarterback Mike Piatkowski had a career day, setting an NCAA Division I FCS record for completion percentage with a minimum of 30 pass completions. Piatkowski completed 30 of 33 passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns. His 90.9 completion percentage broke the previous national record of 88.9 percent. The 30 completions also tied a single-season school record. <PM *]TTLWO[ \WWS \PM Ă&#x2026;MTL _Q\P a great deal of intensity and during \PM Ă&#x2026;Z[\ \_W XW[[M[[QWV[ WN \PM OIUM

Drake scored on the slow-starting Fighting Camel defense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played a pretty good football team and handled them pretty well,â&#x20AC;? head coach Chris Creighton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of respect for this team. So (this is) another challenge we can put a check mark by and there will be plenty more, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very pleased to be where we are right now.â&#x20AC;? <PM Ă&#x2026;Z[\ \W]KPLW_V _I[ I NW]Z yard pass from Piatkowski to junior Joey Orlando after a drive of 10 plays for 67 yards. The second was a fouryard run by junior Trey Morse on Drakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second possession, which was a drive of 13 plays for 80 yards.

Drake continued its tirade, and Orlando had a second touchdown on a 12-yard pass with 5:30 left in the Ă&#x2026;Z[\ PITN Leading 21-0, the Bulldogs entered the second half strong, with +IUXJMTT [KWZQVO NWZ \PM Ă&#x2026;Z[\ \QUM QV the third quarter.

Drake retaliated with a 25-yard Ă&#x2026;MTL OWIT Ja Ă&#x2026;N\P aMIZ [MVQWZ *QTTa Janssen, ending the third quarter with a lead of 24-7. Early in the fourth quarter, Piatkowski found senior Nathan Paddock in the end zone for a two-yard touchdown pass. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The O-line had a great game today, (and) the backs were doing great,â&#x20AC;? Piatkowski said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone had a great game: offense, defense and special teams.â&#x20AC;?

Paddock, who had 97 yards receiving, was impressed with the way Drakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense played against the Fighting Camels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the whole offense was R][\ Ă&#x2026;ZQVO WV ITT KaTQVLMZ[ Âş PM [IQL â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was one of the most-full games that we had this whole season, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty pleased at how well we did. Every throw that I had (from Piatkowski) was on the spot, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to not look good whenever heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throwing perfect balls.â&#x20AC;?

The Bulldogs are 17-3 at home

since Creighton took the reins as head coach in 2008.

Creighton was impressed with Piatkowski today as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to be working on that (performance): the offensive line, the backs, the receivers, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll JM \PM Ă&#x2026;Z[\ \W \MTT aW] \PI\ Âş +ZMQOPton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But 30 of 33 is better than pretty good; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really good.â&#x20AC;?

Drakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homecoming game JZW]OP\ QV I \W\IT WN NIV[ \W Ă&#x2026;TT Drake Stadium. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I appreciate all the alumni being here, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a beautiful day being at Johnny Bright Field and Drake Stadium,â&#x20AC;? Creighton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just appreciate everybody tuning in and listening to Drake Bulldogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; football.â&#x20AC;?

The Bulldogs are gearing up for their away game next weekend against the Morehead State Eagles in Morehead, Ky. As Piatkowski looks forward to \PM OIUM PMÂź[ KWVĂ&#x2026;LMV\ QV \PM ,ZISM football team.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just got to keep getting better, keep executing and just work off of this (win,)â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a great game and just try to get better every week.â&#x20AC;?

>> ON THE ROAD SATURDAY, OCT. 8 @ Morehead State, 12 p.m.

Morehead, Ky.

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by Tad Unruh

Staff Writer tad.unruh@drake.edu

The Drake menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team won a nail-biting contest that featured two entirely different sides. The Bulldogs outlasted the Saint Louis Billikens 4-3. Saint Louis is a program with 10 national championships to its name.

Senior Matt Kuhn headed the game-winner home in the 86th minute. Watching the Bulldogs may not be easy for the faint of heart, but they never fail to keep it interesting. The Ă&#x2026;Z[\ PITN WN XTIa M`PQJQ\ML I ^MZa WVM sided effort by the Bulldogs.

Unable to capitalize on multiple KPIVKM[ QV \PM JMOQVVQVO WN \PM Ă&#x2026;Z[\ PITN ,ZISM [\Z]KS Ă&#x2026;Z[\ _Q\P I JITT crossed in the box on a corner kick during the 31st minute by senior Michael Noonan. He connected with fellow senior Thomas Ostrander as his header gave the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead.

Ostrander said he was ecstatic about his goal and he praised Noonanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ball. š<PM Ă&#x2026;Z[\ WVM 6WWVIV PIL \PM ball and beat two guys (to earn the corner kick), which was amazing,â&#x20AC;?

Ostrander said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But he hit a nice

Ă&#x2020;WI\MZ \W \PM JIKS XW[\ ZQOP\ W^MZ their two center backs. (I) sent it to the far post and it went in.â&#x20AC;?

Senior Hunter Kennedy netted a goal to put the Bulldogs up 2-0 in the 36th minute. This was followed by another goal from Ostrander in the 54th minute. The ball was played in and Ostrander executed a bicycle kick to put the pall in the back of the net. It has been one of the more spectacular goals of the season. Ostrander was as excited as he was surprised about the goal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know who played me the ball,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve tried (bicycle kicks) in games this year already. This one just hit my foot, and I looked over my head and it was headed towards the back post. It went in, and it just felt really good to get two goals. It was \PM Ă&#x2026;Z[\ \_W OWIT OIUM WN Ua KIZMMZ Âş The team looked extremely conĂ&#x2026;LMV\ OWQVO QV\W \PM PITN _Q\P I lead, but that would all change in the 58th minute when Saint Louis scored Q\[ Ă&#x2026;Z[\ OWIT WN \PM KWV\M[\ 3]PV sensed that the pendulum had swung _Q\P \PQ[ Ă&#x2026;Z[\ OWIT Ja \PM *QTTQSMV[ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the kind of soccer we have been trying to play all year,â&#x20AC;? Kuhn

[IQL š1\ R][\ KIUM QV \PM Ă&#x2026;Z[\ PITN then right at the beginning of the secWVL PITN ?M _MZM Ă&#x2026;ZQVO WV ITT KaTQVders, and then I think we let the game get away from us a bit. Then they got a goal and got the momentum.â&#x20AC;?

The Bulldogs gave up two more goals, one in the 69th minute and then in the 81st minute. However, it was the late-game heroics of Kuhn who pushed the team on top. Head coach Sean Holmes was happy to get the win but was candid about his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play in letting the Billikens back into the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel that any time we are on the Ă&#x2026;MTL _M KIV [KWZM IOIQV[\ IVaWVM Âş 0WTUM[ [IQL š1ÂźU VW\ I[ KWVĂ&#x2026;LMV\ that we can hold people off. That becomes apparent every single game.â&#x20AC;?

The 4-3 result is a win, but Ostrander said he would have enjoyed \PM Ă&#x2026;Z[\ PITN [KWZM WN ;\QTT PM said he was happy with the result. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done that so many times, and we just have to keep our composure,â&#x20AC;? Ostrander said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Still, up 3-0, no team should come all the way back, especially the way we were XTIaQVO 1\ R][\ NMT\ OWWL \W Ă&#x2026;VITTa KTW[M one out.â&#x20AC;?

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by Matt Moran

Copy Editor matthew.moran@drake.edu

In a fundraiser game entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;KICK Cancer,â&#x20AC;? it was Danielle Figliolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head that made the difference â&#x20AC;&#x201C; literally.

Figliolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s header in double overtime found the back of the net for the golden goal in Drakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2-1 victory over Indiana State last Friday at Cownie Soccer Complex. .QOTQWTI [KWZML PMZ Ă&#x2026;Z[\ OWIT WN \PM season in the 85th minute to tie the game at one. Her second goal of the year was one of Drakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important tallies of the season. <PM *]TTLWO[ VW\KPML \PMQZ Ă&#x2026;Z[\ conference win of the season to move to 1-1-0 in the Missouri Valley and 3-5-4 overall. The Sycamores fell to 3-9-0 and 0-2-0 in the MVC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew tonight was going to be important coming home after a long road swing for us, (and) as we like to say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Defend Cownie,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Drake head coach Lindsey Horner said in a Drake athletics press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting three points at home in conference will be important for us as all the games in our league will be tight. Indiana State beat us last year in double overtime, so we sort of had that in the back of our heads all week going into training.â&#x20AC;?

Drake outshot Indiana State 21-9, with sophomore goalkeeper Kalena 4Q\KP ZMOQ[\MZQVO Ă&#x2026;^M [I^M[ <PM ;aKImores opened up the scoring with a goal by Shelby Troyer in the 59th minute.

After Indiana Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal and for most of the second half, the Bulldog offense put plenty of pressure on \PM ;aKIUWZM LMNMV[M ,ZISM Ă&#x2026;VITTa broke through for a goal with Figliolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s late tally, which was set up by sophomore Paige Dusek.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought we did a good job possessing the ball and moving it side to side and trying to attack down the Ă&#x2020;IVS Âş 0WZVMZ [IQL š?M _MZMVÂź\ getting on the end of our service in \PM Ă&#x2026;Z[\ PITN IVL \PMV _M OI^M ]X IV early goal against the run of play.â&#x20AC;?

Figliola paced the Bulldogs with a career-high nine shots. Junior Laura Moklestad added four. š?M Ă&#x2026;VITTa NW]VL [WUM ZPa\PU Âş senior defender Melanie Fielder said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were getting good service across the box and moving the ball well in \PM Ă&#x2026;VIT \PQZL WN \PM Ă&#x2026;MTL Âş Drake donned purple jerseys for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;KICK Cancerâ&#x20AC;? event to raise cancer awareness. The Bulldogs raised $475 for the American Cancer Society in pregame sales for its Wall of Honor, and then collected $445 in I XZMOIUM KTQVQK \W JMVMĂ&#x2026;\ ;\ 2]LMÂź[ Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love being home,â&#x20AC;? Fielder said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love the support we get out at Cownie (Soccer Complex). The fact that we came back to win in double overtime was exciting and a great feelingâ&#x20AC;ŚWe raised a ton of money IVL \WWS KIZM WN J][QVM[[ WV \PM Ă&#x2026;MTL after falling down a goal.â&#x20AC;?

The Bulldogs head to Missouri State this Friday to take on the Bears at 7 p.m. Drake returns home for a quick turnaround game on Sunday, PW[\QVO +IT ;\I\M *ISMZ[Ă&#x2026;MTL I\ p.m. at Cownie Soccer Complex.

>> NEXT GAME FRIDAY, OCT. 7 @ Missouri State, 7 p.m.

Springfield, Mo.

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THE TIMES-DELPHIC

VOLLEYBALL

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by Taylor Soule

Staff Writer taylor.soule@drake.edu

Defense proved to be the deciding factor in Drake’s 3-1 triumph over Indiana State last Friday night at the Knapp Center. However, Illinois State swept the Bulldogs the next night.

“We followed the game plan, stuck to it,” Drake head coach Tony Sunga said about the team’s lone victory this weekend. “We made our minor adjustments during the match, made those adjustments without hesitation WZ ÆI_ ITTW_QVO ][ \W UW^M NWZ_IZL º It was those adjustments that allowed Drake to ward off the Sycamores’ particularly tough outside hitters.

“They had a couple of good outside hitters, so we had to slow them down,” senior setter Caitlin Johnson said.

Friday’s game marked perhaps one of Johnson’s best as she recorded I[[Q[\[ LQO[ IVL Å^M SQTT[ “I just tried to play hard like I always do,” she said.

The Sycamores earned the serving IL^IV\IOM \W [\IZ\ \PM ÅZ[\ [M\ J]\ Q\ was all Drake from there. The Bulldogs took the early lead when a Sycamore error led to a hit into the net.

Then, the Drake offense took charge. Junior Whitney Westrum, who boasted a team-high 16 kills, [KWZML \PM *]TTLWO[¼ ÅZ[\ XWQV\[ WV WNfense to put Drake up 2-1. The teams traded points until the Bulldogs went on an 8-0 run to lead the Sycamores, 19-11. Drake rode the momentum to a 25-14 win in the opening set.

Drake senior Michelle Reidy sent the Indiana State defense diving to tie the second set at 10-10 with a kill.

The teams traded points until the ÅVIT UWUMV\[ _PMV \PM *]TTLWO[ pushed forward to earn a narrow 2521 win.

Lengthy volleys and accurate shots pushed the Sycamores past the Bulldogs in a 25-23 win in the third set. +TW[QVO \PM LMÅKQ\ \W R][\ WVM XWQV\ on several occasions, the Bulldogs couldn’t overcome Indiana State’s sudden surge of tricky blocks and the

game went to a fourth set.

Capturing an early lead in the fourth set, the Bulldogs used a 6-0 run to extend the lead to 6-1, and they never looked back. Drake held a substantial lead throughout the remainder of the game, toppling Indiana State 25-20.

Completing Drake’s weekend of MVC play, the Bulldogs faced a notoriously athletic Redbirds team last Saturday night at the Knapp Center, falling 3-0.

“The difference between last night’s match and tonight’s match is that the teams are very different,” Westrum said.

Westrum recorded 13 digs in the contest. Drake juniors Jadranka Tramosljanin and Sarah Madden combined for 22 digs against the Redbirds.

“Some games, you don’t win all the points,” Westrum said. “Volleyball is a game of errors, and we need to reduce our errors.”

The Redbirds’ speed and agility were apparent early, and the Bulldogs struggled to keep up, falling behind _Q\PQV \PM ÅZ[\ NM_ XWQV\[ 1TTQVWQ[ State made offensive statement after offensive statement, sending Drake LQ^QVO NZWU LQNÅK]T\ IVOTM[ The Redbirds went on a 7-0 run to M`\MVL \PMQZ TMIL \W QV \PM ÅZ[\ set, forcing the Bulldogs to scramble on both defense and offense. Despite numerous competitive points, Drake failed to counter the Redbirds’ offensive efforts and Illinois State earned a _QV QV \PM ÅZ[\ [M\ Particularly advantageous for the Redbirds was their height. ¹<PMa¼ZM LMÅVQ\MTa I JQOOMZ JTWKSing team,” Westrum said. “They had some pretty tall girls.”

Lead changes were abundant throughout the second set and the Bulldogs adjusted their game plan, capitalizing on more offensive opportunities. Westrum recorded two consecutive kills to put the Bulldogs up 11-9.

Then, Illinois State unleashed another kill, sending the Bulldogs lunging for the ball. The teams went back and forth until the game reached a

23-23 tie. The Redbirds scored quickTa WV \PM VM`\ \_W XWQV\[ \PM ÅZ[\ WN which came on a serve that hit the top of the net and dropped just over it.

The set ended 25-23 in the Redbirds’ favor.

The Bulldogs’ only lead in the third set was thwarted by three straight points from Illinois State, and the Redbirds closed the match with a 25-19 win.

Drake is now 6-12 on the season and 2-3 in the MVC. The Bulldogs take on Wichita State in Wichita, Kan., on Friday followed by a contest at Missouri State on Saturday.

>> NEXT UP FOR THE BULLDOGS FRIDAY, OCT. 7 SATURDAY, OCT. 8 @ WICHITA STATE, 7 p.m. @ MISSOURI STATE, 7 p.m.

Wichita, Kan. Springfield, Mo.

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by Dominic Johnson

Staff Writer dominic.johnson@drake.edu

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American Championships began last Saturday in Tulsa, Okla., and two of the three Drake Bulldogs in competition moved on to the third round of the pre-qualifying singles draw.

Freshman Alen Salibasic and juniors Jean Erasmus and James McKie were the three Bulldogs in the prequalifying round, and all three playMZ[ PIL I JaM \PM ÅZ[\ ZW]VL 7VTa Salibasic and McKie advanced to the third round, though.

5K3QM _I[ \PM ÅZ[\ ,ZISM XTIaMZ to post a victory, as the junior captain took out Liberty’s Dillon Segur 6-1, 6-2. McKie was in control the entire match, never allowing the Liberty freshman, the sixth-ranked junior player in North Carolina last year, to make his mark in the match.

“I felt really good on the court today,” McKie said. “These courts are really slow and bouncy, so I’ll have to be ready to grind and battle.”

McKie will face sophomore Jarryd Chaplin of the Tennessee Volunteers, an incredibly gifted player from Australia. Chaplin was ranked as high as No. 72 in the ITF World Junior Rankings and was a member of the 2008 Australian Junior Davis Cup team.

Shortly after McKie left the court, he was joined in the third round by Salibasic. The freshman also posted a

straight-set win against his opponent, taking out Dominique Maden of Clemson 7-5, 6-3. Maden, a sophomore for the Tigers, spent much of the year playing near the top of the lineup, including a few stints at the top singles spot.

Salibasic will now face Jackson Withrow of Texas A&M. Withrow, one of the top freshmen in this past recruiting class, is best known for participating in the 2011 U.S. Open in the main doubles draw with the next great U.S. hopeful, Jack Sock.

Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, Erasmus failed to get past the second round, as he fell to Missouri Valley

Conference rival Matheus Pereira of Wichita State 6-2, 6-3. Pereira, who played primarily at the second singles and doubles spot last season, is now the Shockers’ top player.

McKie and Salibasic are now in the third round, and each player will need to win two more matches on Sunday to join junior Anis Ghorbel in the qualifying round that begins today.

The ITA All-American Championships will continue all the way through next weekend, so The TimesDelphic will follow the Bulldogs as long as they keep winning.

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

‘B’ squad captures Grand View title

by Rodney Spears

Staff Writer rodney.spears@drake.edu

Led by sophomore Doug Brady’s []J UQV]\M ÅZ[\ XTIKM XMZNWZmance on the 8,000-meter course, the Drake men’s cross-country ‘B’ team \WWS ÅZ[\ XTIKM QV \PM /ZIVL >QM_ 1Vvitational last Friday. *ZILa ÅVQ[PML \PM KW]Z[M I\ -_ing Park in 25:47.

The Bulldogs were able to place Å^M Z]VVMZ[ QV \PM \WX I[ \PMa dominated the competition. In addition to Brady, these runners include sophomore Ryan Flynn in fourth, juVQWZ 5QSM :WLZQO]Mb QV ÅN\P [WXPWmore Matt Eckman in eighth and senior Matt Jurysta in 10th.

The team scored 24 points as the \MIU XQKSML ]X Q\[ \PQZL ÅZ[\ XTIKM ÅVish of the young season. Head coach Dan Hostager was pleased with his team’s performance and is happy with the direction the team is heading as it rolls into October.

“I thought our squad competed very well today as it was a nice competitive opportunity for a lot of our younger runners,” Hostager said.

“This was a great step forward as we move towards our bigger meets in October.”

The next step Drake will take is in Orlando, Fla., for the Walt Disney Cross Country Classic this Saturday.

The team will leave on Friday and return on Sunday. The race will feature the Bulldogs’ top seven runners.

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

Drake takes home second at Grand View Invitational

by Rodney Spears

Staff Writer rodney.spears@drake.edu

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MONDAY, OCT. 3 JIM COLBERT INTERCOLLEGIATE Manhatten, Kan.

MONDAY, OCT. 3 BOB HURLEY ORAL ROBERTS SHOOTOUT Tulsa, Okla.

Last Friday, the Drake women’s KZW[[ KW]V\Za \MIU¼[ »*¼ [Y]IL ÅVished second in the Grand View Invitational. Led by freshman Melissa 8IZS[ _PW ÅVQ[PML MQOP\P W^MZITT the ladies navigated the Ewing Park course in the chill of late September.

Parks is from Norfolk, Neb., but she did not feel far from home when the gun sounded at 5 p.m. last Friday. ,M[XQ\M \PQ[ JMQVO 8IZS¼[ ÅZ[\ Å^M SQTWUM\MZ ZIKM [PM ÅVQ[PML _Q\P I \MIU best time of 19: 39. She was enthused to see that her team did well.

“It was great to turn around after the race and see my team packed up heading through the line as well,” Parks said. “Our team really had a great day. This course reminded me a lot of my high school home course; it was quite hilly, but it was a fast course.”

Rounding out the top 10 was sophomore Erin Poss in ninth with a time of 19:53, and sophomore Celia

Venezia in 10th in 19:54.

Next on the Bulldogs’ schedule is the Walt Disney Cross Country Classic held in Orlando, Fla., this Saturday. The team hopes it will get some free time so it can see some Florida sun off the course.

“I am very eager to run in Orlando,” Parks said. “I love traveling, and it will be even better getting to go with my teammates. We will be leaving Friday morning and not getting back until Sunday, so hopefully we’ll have some time to sight-see after our race Saturday morning.”

SATURDAY, OCT. 8 Men’s and women’s cross country head to Orlando, Fla., for the Walt Disney Cross Country Classic this weekend.

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THE TIMES-DELPHIC

MONDAY, OCT. 3, 2011 | PAGE 8

We know everyone is looking forward to the holiday that’s at the end of October, but there are some different holidays to celebrate that go unnoticed. Here is a calendar of bizarre American holidays.

OCTOBER

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Vegetarian Day

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National Frappe Day

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9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Moldy Cheese Day

National Angle Food Cake Day

It’s My Party Day

International Moment of Frustration Scream Day

National Peanut Festival Day

Be Bald and Free Day

White Cane Safety Day

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Dictionary Day

Gaudy Day

No Beard Day

Evaluate Your Life Day

National Brandied Fruit Day

Babbling Day

National Nut Day

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 National Mole Day

National Bologna Day

Punk for a Day Day

Mule Day

Sylvia Plath Day

National Chocolate Day

Hermit Day

30 31 National Candy Corn Day

National Increase Your Psychic Powers Day

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