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A NOTE FROM THE EDITI Again, Grapeuine has a new look with its new year. In this issue, the focus is on aarious aspects of college life. For a glimpseback in time to Margaret Tltqtcher's aisit, check out page 4. To see all the faces of Baker you knorn and loae, flip the pages to 8. Learn how to get to Benedictine far a conference GRAfEVINE 3T AFF (LEFT IC RIGHr) JENN BAUGHER, game without getting lost on HEAIHER CE93NA, K1l,/ GARVIN, KRISIIE CANTRELL, NICCLE page L4. For tattoos and body HUlTlNK, DK HARCLD CCKDKY, ALICIA HENRIKSCN, CHKI91A piercing know-how check out KIRK, MARY TCLI\IAN, IEKRA F]IGGINS page 15.If any of you college drinkers need extra reasons to haoe a beer, turn to page 24. GRATEVINE MAGAZINE And to reminisce sbout all kinds DAKER UNIVERSITY VOLUME 12 .l33UE1 of wild pranks (maybe you Tt)ere inuolaed in one of them?) check EDITOR-IN.CIIIEF NICOLE HUITINK out page 28. A special thsnk DE5IGN ITKO)UCTION JENNiFER DAUGHEK you to "Biff" Cordry for all his CI{IEF COTY EDIIOR CARA MYER3 expert adaice and msking me A2VISER DR. HAROLD V, CORDRY worry rnhen I should haae. (l A2VEKTI9ING 5ALE3 KIM GARVIN truly appreciate your support.) TNOTOGRATHERs ALICIA HENRIKSON Also, s BIG thankyou to Don IERRA HIGGIN5 Mathers, our lostens represenSTAFF WRITER5 JENNIFER FAUGHER tatiae, for his hard work with KRISIIE CANIRELL our fresh, new staff . The editors HEATHEK CEggNA haae put in lots of effort and KIM GARVIN long hours to make this CHRIgTA KIKK Grapeaine like no other. We JENNIFER FATIER5ON hope you enjoy this issue, MARY TOLMAN Hoppy reading! COVTUTER CON5ULIANI ANGIE BRUNK
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ffiffiffiffiMffiffiffi flst Baker freshmen, August 24,1,996 was one of the most exciting and frightenI-loringmany of their lives. They packed up and moved out of their famili5r homeJ, away H fromdaystheir friends and virtually-live I all everything that was familiar to them, only to be
thrown into a small room where they would with aTotal stranger for the next nine inonths. They said their good-byes, and it wds time to test their independenie. They had to open their dorm doors, walk dowh the halls, and meet their soon-to-be close and poti:ntial lifelong friends. Now, it was time for the real test. Is Baker University going to live up to all of tlie expectations? Or was everything that occurred on Baker Weekend last year iust one big spectacle meant to impress prospecfive st-udents? Could Baker possibty be as good as all of thebrochures said it was? This Saturday was a day that many looked forward to and others dreaded, but all have survived. Now freshmen are constantly answering questions from friends and relatives back home about Baker, their classes, their teachers, the cafeteria food and Rush. But the question that seems to be on everyone's mind is simply 'FIow do you like Bakerz
"My first impressions of Baker were great in respect to the way the students know each other and are friendlv towards
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wouldn't be so cold. Rush was a lot of fun because you meet a lot of people, you laugh a lot and you have the opportunity to become part of a big family." "I like Baker because everyone is very friendly here. Really, there is little that needs to be improved here. I acfually like FYE. It's good to let freshmen know about different types of study skills and what to expect your first year of college. In my opinion, it's worth the time."
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regulation at Baker that I would get rid of it would be the LA 301 requirement. I took a reasoning class, a critical writing class, and other English classes and I still have to take LA 301. I thought I was done with all of my English credits. Granted,I never learned a lot of this stuff, but I've taken enough English credits as a transfer student that it should not be a requirement."
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"Baker has so many different people and opportunities to offer. I feel very comfortable here with everybody and everything. I didn't know what to expect before I came here. I was nervous about the whole experience, but whatever I might have been worried about was irrelevant because I am enjoying myself. I think Baker needs to fix several little things like the phones not working, the water not working, the electricity going out and the dusty vents. But I do think that FYE is a good idea. It's an easy way to get to know people, but at the same time, it seems to go over a lot of unnecessary information. I think that Rush week is a great way to meet people, but I think it should happen later in the year so people are more settled in and the week won't be as disruptive."
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"Baker is a very close-knit school that acts as an educator and a family.
help start the social aspect at Bakef, and I feel that Greek life is a very important part of Baker."
"Everyone is very friendly. The professors seem to care about the students here. They.know your name. It's nice to have people say hi and really mean it. Baker has a real friendly atmosphere. One thing that does need to be fixed is the Irwin parking lot. Sorority life is great for some people. It would make some people feel more comfortable if they had some time to get settled in before having to go through Rush, though. It is held so soon, it's hard to know what to do."
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class and not really worth my time. But going through Rush was a great experience and an excellent choice for me." |osh Marick
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TIANGAfrET THATCHEfr & fuil eont)ocution Wednesday, )ctoher 23. 1996, Boker [Jniue'rs'ity had the opportunity to host fo'rmer prirne minister of Great Brita'in, Margrtret Thatcher
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ith more and more people graduating from college every year, competition for jobs is fierce. In order to stand out in a crowd of applicants, a graduate must have a resume that stands out and catches the attention of the potential employer by saying "I can do this job." What speaks better than actual experience in the field? Experience is usually the key to getting the job you want. After all, everyone struggles with the catch-2? of employment. Employers want employees who are knowledgeable in their field; they want employees with experience. But when you are just out of college, it is difficult to be hired without any prior experience. Internships can give you an edge with the needed experience to augment you're degree. The Career Development Center can help
interested students gain internships in their fields of study. The CDC assists in preparing resumes, giving names of possible contacts and overseeing the entire intern process to make sure that students receive appropriate credit for every hour on the job. But one doesn't need to rely exclusively on the CDC. Don't hesitate to use your own entrepreneurial skills and send out hundreds of resumes to companies you're interested in. One of the advantages of attending Baker is the interterm program. ]anuary is set aside to allow students to intern for a month when students at other universities are back in the classroom. It's a nice break between semesters to get hands on experience in a possible career field. You may love it or decide to head in another direction. Through Baker's summer internship program you must work 50 hours in the internship for each credited hour at Baker. A student of at least sophomore status can receive anSrwhere from one to six credit hours through this internship. Elisa Wagoner, director of the CDC, gives these tips for interested students:
o Have an eye-catching well-organized
resume. The CDC will help create or refine a resume, gearing it toward the prospective internship. o Make a list of everyone you know whom you might contact for an internship. Personal contacts are often good people to start with. If you do not have many contacts of your own, the CDC has several books available for you to look through with contact names and possible internships. . Make an appointment with the CDC or with one of the department representatives in your field. Bring a copy of your resume and a cover letter and you will be allowed to look through helpful internship books. According to Wagoner, it is important to begin this process at least three to four months ahead of your targeted working period. For summer internships it is a good idea to begin applying now. After you have decided on which internships to apply for and have perfected your resume and cover letter, send them off. Follow up with personal phone calls and walk-ins. Be assertive, show your ability to do the job. After all, you really want this internship. Internships range from hospitals, counseling centers and small companies to government offices, newspapers, advertisinglgencies and large corporations. The possibilities are endless.
Rachel Spaethe, senior, had the chance to work in Washington, D.C., as a press intern in Sen. Christopher (Kit) Bond's office on Capitol Hill. 'It was a great experience," Spaethe
said. "I was actually employed by the senator's office for a semester. It was awesome. It was like I had a real job, not just an internship." To make an appointment to discuss internships, contact Elisa Wagoner at the CDC, ext. 382; for business internships contact Dr. Lee Green, ext. 336; and for political science or history internships contact Dr. Karen Exon at ext. 489.
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A fiesty theme of "It Ain't Illegal to Kill An Eagle" and improvements to Baker homecoming led to an exciting and successful week with a victorious ending. To begin, the Student Activities Committee (SAC) reorganized the nightly activities by designating a nightly winner, rather than an overall winner. They aided in reducing tension left over from last year's bragging rights battle. Nightly winner's team names were showcased on a trophy in Harter Union. SAC members also insured that the judges for nightly events had little or no connection to the teams. Jim Bovaird, Senate President, further suggested each team follow a theme. The themes were derived from the old class titles Bovaird hopes to see reinstated amongst the student body. Flomecoming teams were: ZetaTau Alpha, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Denious Hall- King Arthur's Court who won Skit Night ; Delta Delta Delta,Zeta Chi,Irwin Hall- Senatus Romanus who won the Knowledge Bowl; Phi Mu, Kappa Sigma, Joliffe Hall/Off Campus- House of Hanover; and Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Tau Delta, Gessner Hall- Baker Night Live who won the Olympics. The teams not only displayed their athletic ability in the Olympics, they also showed their acting talent in the skits, intelligence at the Knowledge Bowl, and creativity for House Decorations. Particpation was excellent. A p"ppy, yet packed week was topped off by a24-14 victory as the Wildcat football team proved the Homecoming theme correct by killing the Central Methodist Eagles. At half-time the Aristocrat Pom Pon team performed a dance to the Mission Impossible theme song. Senior Dan Collins of Kappa Sigma and Senior Jill Jackson of ZetaTau Alpha were crowned homecoming king and queen. The week's finale was the homecoming dance held at the newly-opened Wildcat Cafe. Students danced, shot pool, and socialized to celebrate the victory and spirit of the week. ts
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HIGHAM(IETY: How Do You Handle Stress? To me, stress is like my seventh-grade bully with greasy hair and tight jeans. Like stress, I let her bother me when I could have just walked away. Stress is the body's physiological response to a stressor, which is any event or change that requires adaptation. This means stressors can be negative events such as the death of a loved one or losing a job, or positive events such as graduating or getting married. Some common stressors include overwork, fatigue, fear, hate, exposure, injury, hurrying, tension, expectations and pressure. Continually fighting against stressors produces exhaustion. When the body can no longer gear itself up, it breaks down. Serious consequences to your health such as depression, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, arthritis and migraines can result. It's important to remember that it's not the type or amount of stressors you experience, but how you perceive them that determines how your physical and mental health are affected. We all perceive stressors differently. This is in part due to a genetic vulnerability in some people that causes them to overreact to stress. For example, one person may be calm putting off a twenty-page research paper until the week before it's due while another person may have a panic attack over snagging a pair of pantyhose.
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Too much stress in your life can lead to physical, mental, and spiritual illnesses. Thisis a list of major stressors that college students have identified in order of most to least stressful.
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Death of a family member...lO0 Pregnancy...95 Death of a close friend...9O Marriage...85 Divorce of parents...75 Breaking up of a relationship...6,5 Family problems... 65 Problems with peers...60 Entering college or graduating...50 10. Violations of the 1aw...50 11. Sexual difficulties...50 12. Transferring of to another school...4S 13. Personal injury or illness...40 L4. Thouble with schoolwork...35 1 5. Outstanding personal achievement...35 15. Fired from work...30 17. Change in health of family member...30 18. Change in financial situation...30 19. Change in social activities...20 20. Change in sleeping habits...20 21. Holidays...15
Add up your points and look at your total. If you scored more than 150 points, you should consider supportive counseling. If you
COPING IDEAS: . think positively . make a list of present goals . reward yourself o learn to accept what you can't change . keep a journal o practice living in the present o get proper rest o learn relaxation breathing
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scored more than 300 points, counseling is strongly recommended.
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NO[DTNIPS BY IIIGOTE HUITIIIK
One of the benefits of attending a small college is knowing the students on campus. Because Baker has h strong athletic program, many of those students are athletes sitting at the desks next to you in your morning class. We all have the opportunity to go to the games and cheer on athlefe's we actLally"krro*. Lilckilv, most of our conference competitions aren't aiy farther away than a car ride. So, get out and support your Baker Wildcats. Butbefore you depart for the big game keep in mind a few roadtrip essentials.
trtLOUI trIIEBUATE TIME TO GET TO THE GAME Start early. When a large group plans an outing, complica-tions inevitably arise. You should confirm'directions and tak6 a map, iust in case. Especially if you are not the type of person to st<io and'askihe eas station aidenaafit for directiois. Make sur. lorr car has a full tank of gas and enough air in your tires. A car mishap could dampen your festive mood. Car pools add extra fun tb th6 roadtrip while saving inoney at the same time. But avoid cramming five passengers into a tiny Ford Escort. There is such a thing as personal space and traveling comfort.
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bring along an extra blanket and jacket. Football weafher usually requires a heavy sweatshirt. And those extra layers will keep you much warmer than a cun of hot chocolate. Fans should also be aware of ihose powerful sun ravs which redden your face, so lafher up with yorir SPF 15 and frack some shades. In^door gimes such as volleyball or basketball do not require such wardrobe planning. But girls, forget the primping and high fashion- it's a game, not a cocktail party.
IION'T FORGET YOUR UIALLET Money, something you could never have enough of. Make sure you bring your credit card or cellular phone if available just in case of a car emersen:cv. And remembei. vour Baker student ID ilro.,/t orovide vou free'admission to a MANC game,'so bring'along approximately $5 for an admission ticket. McDonald's golden arches
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always invite you to crave large fries and a Coke on the ride back to "Baldwin Land," so don't forget the snack allowance for the concession stand and the trip home. Be courteous to the driver and chip in a few bucks for gas.
CIIN ETI0UETTE There is always one person during every long trip sitting in the back seat incessantly asking "Are we there yet?" Because college students are too old to play the ABC game with highway signs, bring along amagazine, walkman, homework or your favorite CD for sing-a-longs. If your driver is a bit reckless, grab your seat belt and fasten it tight and pray you won't go the wrong direction on a one-way street.
HAIIE tr GOOII TIME College sporting events add to the total college experience and NAIA Division II is filled with intense rivalries. Whatever the team's record, attend the game. Your cheers and support may even help them alons the wav and lead them to a victory. Aft". all, we"all kno# home field is an advantage. Just look at Arrowhead on a Sunday when the Chiefs are in town. So take away some of the advantage William Jewel or Benedictine has by cheering for Baker in their stands. Or park a decorated car with grafitti saying "Go Baker!" in their parking lot. Get out and yell, scream and jump ,r1i on yoirr feet. How does'the chant go... "Rock Chalk Wildcat, Go BU!" The team will undoubtedly appreciate your rooting and yelling.
IIIREGTIONS TO THE BIG GtrME CAR CARE TIPS BY IIRISTIE CtrITTRELL Here are some tips to keep your car in good running condition. Keep irrmind that these are basic recommended tips that apply to all automotive makes and models. If you have an owner's manual familiarize yburself with it. It knows your car better than you do. 1. Change the oil and oil filter approximately every 3,000 miles or every three months. At the same time, top off the brdke, power steering, coolant, transmission and windshield wiper fluids and have the air filter checked.
2. Protect the car's-paint and finish by washing the car once a week. If you allow the car to remain dirty too long, the bugs, dirt, dust, mud
and grime will eat away at the paint.
3. Before the summer and winter months check and top off the coolant in order to prevent overheating or freezing.
4. Check your tires' air pressure every 15,000 miles (moie or less ofteri depending cin the make and age of your tires). Look^at the tleads to see if they are worn, and depending on the wear of the tirea have them rotated and balanced. But you might need to just buy new tires. The amotint of air pressure that your tires need is printed on the side. 5. Check the battery before winter comes to make sure that it has a good charge. It takes more juice for the battery to run the engine in the cold fhan it does in waim weather.
6. Check the brakes, brake pads and rotors everv 15,000 miles to ensure that the car will continue' to stop properly. Keep in mind that the costs of each of the above depends entirely on the type of car you drive and where you thke it to 6dservicedl But remember that pieventive maintenance is always better in the long run and helps cut back on expensive repairs.
BENEDICTINE. Ravens. Atchinson, Kan. Take Highway 59 north. 1 1/2-hour trip. CENTRAL METHODIST. Eagles. Fayette, Mo. Take Interstate 35 north to 435 East to Interstate 70 east. Co to Exit 101 then go north on Highway 5 to Fayette. 21/2-hour trip. CULVER-STOCKTON. Wildcats. Canton, Mo. Thke Interstate 35 north to Exit 54 at Cameron, Mo. Thke 36 east to Highway 61 and go north to Canton. 6-hour trip. EVANGEL. Spires. Springfield, Mo. Take 59 south to 54 east until Highway 77. Go South on71. to Highway 44 and go east into Springfield. 4-hour trip.
GRACELAND. Yellow Jackets. Lamoni, Iowa. Thke Interstate 35 north until almost the Iowa border. Take Exit 114 (the last exit in Missouri) to Highway 69 and go north almost a mile. 2- hour trip.
MIDAMERICA NAZARENE COLLEGE. Pioneers. Olathe, Kansas. Thke Interstate 35
north to the MANC exit. 1 /2-hour trip.
MISSOURMLLEY. Vikings. Marshall, Missouri. Thke Interstate 35 to 435 east. Take 435 east to Interstate 70 and go east to Exit 78. Go north on Highway 65 until Exit 78 to Missouri Valley. 2-hour trip. ST. MARY. Spires. Leavenworth, Kansas. Take Interstate 70 east to Highway 73 north
into Leavenworth. 1-hour trip.
WILLIAM IEWEL. Cardinals. Liberty, Mo. Thke Interstate 35 north to Liberty and take the William ]ewel exit. 1 7 /2-hour trrp.
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thought it would be cool to have one," said attooing and exotic body junior Kim Toler. "My tattoo is a sun that I piercing: The trendy new found and changed just a little so no one else style of the 90s. People are tattooing and piercing will have it, but I really regret getting it now." The reason for such regret is usually that geteverything these days. ting a tattoo was a spontaneous decision with right now, far most popular the Butts are by little or no thought given to its permanence. for tattooing that is, but the ankle is not far Although it's different for everyone, the pain behind. For body piercing, besides the ears, is somewhat like an ongoing bee sting. The the navel is and always has been the most feeling of the process of getting a tattoo is like popular, according to a professional tattoo a safety pin poking you over and over again. artist at Skin Illustrations in Lawrence. Some people even claim they are addicted to Thttooing returned as a trendy style in7993. As with all trends, the majority of people were the "rush" of the pain sensation when getting a tattoo, which is why many peogetting tattoos because everyone ple have more than one. tatelse was getting them. Before I thought it If you go to a professional, gettooing became the trendy style, would be ting a tattoo is unlikely to lead to they were usually only seen on sailors and winos. Today, all types cool to be a permanent damage or risk. When treating a new tattoo, of people are designing their own grandma with neosporin, an antibiotic ointart and going for something at Skin According to artists unique. two tattoos and ment, is the worst product to use. . I r The ointment will take the color Illustrations, twenty percent of peorlng .t ,ightout of the tattoo. The parlor a belly ple bring in their own designs, ten will provide you with a formula percent modify designs the parlor that is safe. has on file and the rest pick one Body piercing, on the other hand, is very straight from the books. Tiaditional tattoos dangerous and can even lead to death if it is include Greek letters, flowers and the sun. not done by professionals who know the As I entered the parlor I noticed one man body's anatomy. It is not a myth that piercing making a design for his next tattoo. As I the tongue could lead to paralysis or even it was apparently concluded watched him,I his mission to have every inch of his body tat- blindness. Piercing "private" parts of the body may also pose very serious risks. tooed. His arms,legs and neck were covered Tattooing and piercing should be treated as no idea where in ink of various colors. I have an injury because, like an injury, if either goes he planned to put his new tattoo. untreated for a day it could lead to a staph Many people who get tattoos enjoy the initial thrill but later will experience some regret. infection. "I thought it would be cool to be a grandma "It was a spur of the moment thing and I
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BODY IERC ING with two tattoos and a belly ringi' said senior BriAnne Hess. "My belly ring hurt for two months. I had to learn to sleep on my back. I have two tattoos; one I got in England and the other from Gulf Shores, Ala." If you are considering getting a tattoo, there are several parlors in Lawrence to choose from. Skin Illustrations is a clean parlor where they follow proper sterilization guidelines. Each instrument is wrapped and put into an autoclave and the seal is not broken until they are ready to tattoo. Skin Illustrations is also a member of the Alliance Professional Tattoo and European Alliance Professional Tattoo. This parlor is the only one in the state that is a member of both. Give it some thought before you decide. If you still want a tattoo or a body piercing, make sure the parlor follows proper sterilization guidelines. Be certain about what you want and do not hesitate to tell your tattoo artist exactly what it is. Good luck.
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TRESIIHAN YEflR You have arrived. You are now officially a full-fledged coed, ready to study in a place where the best moments of your life supposedly will occur. You transport all your important belongings and keepsakes into a 70-by-72 foot space. But cramming into this small area does not faze you because finally you have attained your independence. For the first time in life, you do as you please without watchful parents forcing you to follow their strict rules. Yet this carefree time is still funded by your parents and not completely without their influence. An occasional long distance call has a parent on the other end inquiring about your classes, tests and budget. As you parade across campus/ you are the one everyone is talking about
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and hoping to meet. Everything is exciting. This newness is one of the best aspects of your freshman year. You look up to older students who have been here longer for wisdom about what seems at the time an unresolvable problem that could alter everything. For a freshman/ missing any party could be life-threatening. A power nap is easily substituted for any class. College just is not as nerve-racking with general education courses. Yet, suddenly, some freshmen find they must teach themselves how to actually study, since high school was never a challenge. Wal-mart has become a field trip. Eating meals in the union is a twice-a-day social event. You've even developed a distinct craving for Gambino's pizza. Parallel parking becomes the first practical knowledge you've acquired in college so far. You realize some RAs and dorm policies were meant to be tested. And using masking tape to divide your room in half just isn't an option. Your energy level remains high. Although you stay up gossiping or studying until three in the morning, you still manage to wake up an hour early to shower and primp yourself for class. You attend games and events and participate in a variety of activities. College is great.
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JUNfOR. YEARS You're back at Baker. You are in the middle of your college career, not nearing graduation but no longer a naive freshman. These two years usually blend together and are a blur. Living arrangements are altered. You return to friends you made in the dorms but suddenly everyone is spread out into new "homes" now. Things aren't exactly how you remember them. You must now declare a major, a decision affecting the course of the rest of the career portion of your life. You take heavy class loads and are immersed in difficult courses that really do matter. Students unanimously agree that junior year is by far the most dreadful. The courses in your major constantly occupy your mind. The freshmen replace you as being the people to meet as you fade into the background at parties. Watching friends laughing about their night out, you are reminded of your age:20, so close yet so far away from becoming legal. You begin counting down the months before you will bar hop in Lawrence. Caffeine becomes your addiction and survival tool for late-night studying and early-morning classes as Kwik Shop is your favorite restaurant. You must begin to think about your resume and compiling activities and leadership positions. You appreciate your parents'visits and actually like to hang out with them. They aren't as uncool as you thought and their advice actually has merit. Because of lack of funds and high school grad-
ber, their uation money that ran out i thoughtful care packages are celebrated more than ever before. College is rough.
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This is your final year. You've been here approximately 700 days by now. While walking across campus, now a habitual event, everyone looks familiar yet you just can't place their faces. Everyone looks young and you feel old. When you retell a story no one in the room knows who you're talking about. Soon, you will be one of the alumni standing in The Mine parking lot, reminiscing about what Baker used to be like. So, you decide to make the most of the time remaining. Finally, all your closest friends are legal. You are enrolled in classes you are interested in and soon will be useful for your career. LA401 will become a distant memory and late night study sessions a thing of the past. Rolling out of bed without a shower for class is not so tragic. Trying on your cap and gown means family and friends will be shopping for graduation gifts. And as you glance through a store you begin making a wish list for your future apartment. An apartment with your own bedroom, bathroom, f.ood, thermostat and stove. Eventually you'llland a job where the projects end at 5 p.m with no weekend homework. The paycheck will free you from a bare minimum college budget which left money for only beer and food. Baker prepared you to enter the dreadful "real world" of no afternoon naps. College was great.
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gBEAI}r OF TTIE 6BOP: EBEAT DATES BY IYTABT TOLIVTAlI Picture this scenario: You and your date fly first class to a secluded island where you dance along the beach, have a romantic candle-lit dinner, cocktails for two and then fall asleep on the beach beneath the stars. Is this your fantasy date? Or would you prefer to take a ride on a horsedrawn carriage around the plaza and look at the Christmas lights? Whatever your fantasy date is, face it: Baldwin City, USA, just doesn't offer numerous possibilities for great romantic dates.
dinner at Anthony's. Then we would go dancing and after that we would return back for the evening." So now that you know a few ideas of where people like to go, all you need to do is find a date. This shouldn't be difficult considering that Baker has been known in the past as the "marriage factory" due to the fact that an average of forty percent of Baker students marry other Baker students. That's pretty good odds, don't you think?
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Where do you meet these potential dates? 'VTIEBE Many students report that they meet their dates in classes, during a workout at the gym, at offcampus and fraternity parties, and at the clubs. But go places where you will enjoy yourself and there you may possibly meet people with interests similar to your own. So that's the key, go to school, and go out on the weekends. It's that simple, right? Maybe not. Landin said, "The best place to meet someone is anywhere you are not expecting to meet someone, when you are truly being yourself."
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tion delving into personal details... the goodnight exchange of numbers or a kiss? I'm not quite certain if The Date is an endangered concept due to a more casual social environment, societal pressure to speed up everyday life or merely the reflection of an apathetic attitude towards dating held by America's younger generations. At least part of the Dating-Pool-Desertion may be due to a more laid-back social setting. When I was a little girl we were told that we could do anything boys could do, boys and girls were not discouraged from being best friends, and most of us obtained sexual knowledge from the media rather than our parents. (I wouldn't be surprised if many of us could teach our parents a thing or two.) This equalization of the sexes broke down many of the barriers our parents dealt with in trying to socialize with the opposite sex. For instance, my younger sister has had coed sleepovers and her best friends are mostly male. On the other hand, my mother had a strict curfew when she was a teen-ager and boys stayed in the house just long enough to introduce themselves to her father. Growing up in such an uninhibited atmosphere, younger generations may be having a difficult time trying to discern between the etiquette of opposite-sex friends' subtle flirtations and romantic interests' outright coquettry. Or perhaps more often these days, friendships develop first and romance grows? Another factor contributing to the death of The Date might be society's intense focus on success. American society has such a high price placed on success in the work force that maybe that sense of urgency has drifted into other aspects of Americans' lives. People have adopted the attitude that success comes quickly and easily to those who work therefore success in romantic encounters should not require "courfing." If an attraction doesn't develop rapidly, a peison may be inclined to dismiss its possibilities. Hence, cutting out the otd-fashioned, slow-burning romance of dating shunts romantic attraction into either hot pursuit or a cold halt. Thinking back to my sister's predicament, all I can think of is how many men are missing an exciting possibility to take her out. After all, isn't the moifstimulating time of a relationship the chase of a mysterious woman?
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]acki Daniels-Bring your gogSles because the smoke makes your eyes water. Down home atmosphere where eireryone gathers, especially Monday nights. Prepare yourself for a towny dance show to country tunes. Brandy Straight-If you're aller-gic to cigarette smoke-steer clear. Bring your deck of cards unless vou love pool or darts. AIso, you must talk to [ownies *f,ite at the Mine. If you're real luckv mavbe thev'll take vou home tb be the qr"d., of [heir dciuble wide trailer.
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The most diverse generation in American history, Generation X is defined as the 79.4 million Americans, or 27 percent of the population, born between7975 and 1981. In other words, the 15- to25- yearold youth of America, which includes nearly every student at Baker. Generation X faces the materialistic ambiance of television commercials, suburban shopping malls, the mounting national dubt,ld.rcational decline and growth of crime and violence in America. The result is a less optimistic generation. Businesses and marketing executives are stereotyping and generahzing our prefer".,c", i., an effort to target us to purchase more of their products. But, according to experts, we are more complex and there is no single stereotype for Generation X. The only thing we have in common is our age. ln Fortune magazine, a writer attempts to group Ceneration X into four distinct categories. First, "cyr-tical disdainers," the most pessimistic and skeptical of this generation who give the group its slacker image. These are the twenty-somethings who complain about the lack of jobs, future, or hope for the world yet do nothing to produce a change. Second, the "traditional materialists," the group most like the Baby Boomers, are optimistic and strive for the American Dream. This group mimics the Baby Boomers' view that money is everything. Third is the "hippies revisited" who replay the
lifestyle and values by expressing themselves through music, fashion and spirituality. The audience at a Lolapolloza concert is an example of this categorical phenomenon. Last, the "50s macho," who believe in stereotypical gender roles and are least accepting of multiculturalism. This group learns lessons of racism and hatred from their parents. Obviously these strict categories reflect one writer's viewpoint. You may fit into one, a combination of two, or none of the above. 1960s
IOBS The most common perception of Xers is they are slackers and lazy. Yet 90 percent are cuffently employed. Facing a tough economy with high ambitions, an Xer's average weekly salary amounts to a mere $353. Sales workers, cashiers, wait staff and secretaries are our most commonly held jobs. After sending out hundreds of perfected resumes, even aggressive job searchers find only menial positions, non-paid internships and a room at mom and dad's. (One-third of Generation X still lives at home.) Being highly money-conscious, seventy-five percent of Xers save and
invest regularly. Financially sawy, independent, and technologically advanced, Xers are less impressed by authority and titles than their employers. In the workplace, Xers need to feel appreciated and a part of a team. Self-fulfillment and having fun on the job ranks high on their list of priorities for job satisfaction.
TI GROWING UP ON TV Because both parents worked, many of us were "latch key kids" who came home to an empty house with only a television set for entertainment and comPany. Growing up, we learned early to be selfreliant, with the "no-one-wi1l-take-careof-me" attitude. Mork & Mindy, Gilligan's Island, Three's Company and The Muppets occupied our young minds. Today Generation X watches Friends, MTV 's "The Real World" and The Simpsons. By the age of 20, the average number of television hours watched by a twenty-something is 23,000. Commercials try to persuade us, but we easily figure out the advertisers' angle at persuading us to spend money. Advertisers who define our generation by using stereotypes offend us. Zapping through annoying commercial messages back to the program is a frequent habit of our age grouP.
EDUCATION The most notable fact is Generation X is more highly educated than any generation in American history. Forty-five percent of Xers obtained a college degree or some college education and fifty percent earned a tiigh school diploma or attended some high school. These high numbers could be attributed to the emphasis put on education. In the past, young people were told that in order to get a job and succeed in life they must graduate from high school. Today, that just isn't enough. You must now have'a college degree to even be considered. Many Xers will not earn as much money as their parents' generation did.
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But the only real solution to this dilemma is to relax, be yourself, and enjoy the date.
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Another dilemma occurs when you're deciding what to wear on the date. First of all, if you are going to the movies, dressing casual is fine. If you are going to a fancy restaurant, then you might dress up a bit. Basically, just wear whatever you feel most comfortable in depending on the situation. Obviously, you do not need to wear a formal to a picnic in the park, or jeans and a tshirt to a Broadway production of "Les Miserables." Wear something that makes you feel good about yourself. Just be realistic and comfortable. It's not necessary to overimpress.
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Now, once you have found a date and a place go, all you have to do is find things in common to talk about. This is not supposed to be difficult. As your mother might say, just be yourself. Thra Hughes, sophomore, believes that just about anything is safe to talk about except past relationships. "I won't talk about my ex-boyfriends, and if he talks about his ex-girlfriend and compares me to her,I hate it. I like to talk about funny stuff like favorite comedians or actors. ]ust easy-going conversations, nothing too serious." Robert Lawrence, freshman, agrees with Hughes and views the first date as a time to find out who your date really is. "I really enjoy talking about each other's interests, and likes and dislikes. This gives you a real opportunity to get to know one another and find out if we have anything in common. But it really bothers me when a girl only talks about former boyfriends on a first date."
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No matter what you do or how hard you try, things do occasionally go wrong. Compare your stories with some Baker students' worst dates. Senior Britt Adams experienced her worst date at a Baker fraternity date party. "The guy I was dating called and said I could 'come over whenever.' He wasn't going to even pick me up. I walked over and he asked me 'where's your beer?' I was shocked." Blind dates can also be traumatic, especially if the date was not what you anticipated or the person playing cupid doesn't know you very well. Some people are very hesitant to let their friends pick out the perfect date with that "great personality." Taylor said," I was set up on a blind date, and she turned out to be one of my ex-girlfriends." Dating is a big part of college life, and it should be fun. So whether your fantasy date is meeting Keanu Reeves in a smokefilled bar in Hollywood or going camping and fishing in the mountains, just remember these main points. Don't try too hard to meet a potential date. They will be in your classes, at parties and clubs. It will happen. On your dates, go to places where you can carry on casual conversations and get to know each other. Relax, be yourself, and enjoy the date. It's all about having a good time. GKATEVINE 29
BAR REVIEW CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 STUMBTE INN-\, \, U GRANADA-U U v Ginny Tonic-Cute baseball boys can be found Ginny Tonic-Great on Thursday nights if you
here on certain weekday nights, but the decor is drab. |acki Daniels-Off the Mass Street bar hopping path but great drink specials. Good tunes from the jukebox. Dancing on the tables or the bar at close is a must. Brandy Straight-Fun little bar! Loved it. The people there were very friendly. You can dance on the tables, have ice cubes thrown at you by the bartenders, just everything.
like retro disco. ]acki Daniels-Half shirts, short skirts and high heels. Retro Thursday night has $1 pitchers. 80s music that flashes back to songs you're shocked you know the words.Women dance on stage as men watch from the side. Brandy Straight-Another one I've never been to. But I've watched my friends get ready to go. They look weird-big hair, tight clothes, clunky shoes, too much makeup. So if that's your thing I've heard that when you go it's so -go!Also, hot you sweat upon entering. Sounds pleasant.
LOUISE'S DOWNTOWN-U u' u: Ginny Tonic-I did not like the way it's separated, upstairs and downstairs. Also, if you aren't hanging out in the middle of the room, there's nothing to do. ]acki Daniels-In the heart of Mass Streetupstairs and down-very dangerous. Popular hangout-if you don't get there early count on standing up. The jukebox is full of classics. Brandy Straight-If you like being crammed into a tiny area like a herd of cattle you must go here. Loud,loud people and music. And I guess the boys here only like short girls because the ones standing behind me only griped about how tall girls are so uncool. So all you petite girls-check this place out!
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Ginny Tonic-Open areas, huge schooners and writing on the wall make the atmosphere here. |acki Daniels-The atmosphere is a bit familiar-almost like "The Mine" relocated. Neighborhood bar filled with guys from a nearby frat and apartments. A schooner of your
between the tables. Sort of snotty atmosphere. ]acki Daniels- Avoid if you're not a Garth lover unless highly intoxicated many -too dead animals and Wrangler jeans. Thursday $1 everything brings in a crowd. Brandy Straight-My type ofbar,lots of music you can dance to if you have a partner that likes country dancing. If you can get over the taxidermy display you could definitely have fun here. And even though I chose to forgo the cowgirl boots, I still had a blast!
favorite beer is a must. Brandy Straight-Fun ba{, very relaxed, easygoing type of place. Not as loud as its counterpart across town. Lots of boys here. Bonus! Great bar to hang out and chat with friends.
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Our MiEEion midnight october 22 6 girls with a mission piled in the bed of a ford tucked into sleeping bags wearing thick flannels pulling wool blankets over pink faces to block october wind singing alpha chi songs off key and giggling nearing our destination our voices fade off silence exiting the truck running on tiptoes flashing lights on our footsteps startled by scarecrow and pitch fork in mud our leader megan nods toward our treasure hundreds and hundreds of plump juicy pumpkins we scurry to heap them in arms and under coats sprinting back we spot headlights on road 6 girls dive into ditch and army crawl to road exhausted we hurl our pumpkins into the truck and roll our muddy bodies in behind peeling out we honk in victory and our songs echoed through the bitter wind at home light revealed warts, holes, and bruises we had stolen the rejects but somehow it just didn't matter.
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