Vol. 132 No.4 Feb. 28, ’19
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About Messenger / News & Features
Feb. 28, 2019
ABOUT US The Messenger has been serving Bethany College since 1892 and is an independently run newspaper. The Messenger is entirely produced by Bethany College students who are deeply committed to providing relevant, acurate, and timely information to the Bethany College and Lindsborg communities.
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THE MESSENGER STAFF Editor-in-Chief: Kerri Henne Managing Editor: Sam Reed Treasurer: Katie Klaassen News & Feature Editor: Emily Ballantyne Opinions Editor: Hannah Imm Arts & Entertainment Editor: Abigail Rishel-Barnett Sports Editor: Dominque Murray Layout Editor: Miranda Work Social Media Manager: Baptiste Chazelas Advisors: Rebecca Miller and Frank Ballew Front Page Photo Credit - Tempest Henry
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Alumni Spotlight: Bria Lehr
The Messenger is dedicated to the community of Bethany College and the long-standing history of connection between current students and past alumni. As such, we, in coordination with the Alumni Office, have started a new column in order to embrace the experiences of alumni and put them into context for future participants in the job market. This month, our featured alumni is Bria Lehr, a former Sigma Phi Omega affiliate, cheer squad member, Soderstrom tutor, student community service coordinator, campus council member, and Messenger staff member. The following is a Question/Answer interview with Lehr, exploring her involvement with Bethany College, her experiences in the Education department, and how her time as a Swede has shaped her life:
What did you major in at Bethany? Why did you choose this major? I majored in elementary education with an endorsement in middle-level math. I always
knew that I wanted to be a teacher, so I jumped right in. One of the greatest programs Bethany offered was field experience as a freshman. Being able to go through that program reassured me that I’d want to be a teacher. The field experience and partnerships that Bethany had with the surrounding schools throughout the education program was amazing. Not only was I getting a quality education, I was forming relationships and building connections which has been very useful throughout the past 17 years.
What is your best memory from Bethany? I have SO many memories from Bethany. It is so hard to choose one. When thinking through the many positive memories I have, the common factor is the relationships and the friendships that were created. I went to Bethany only knowing one person coming in as a freshman. I went “potluck” on my roommate. Moving away from home and going to a college where you don’t know anyone is very terrifying. Pledging for a sorority and forming friendships in
Deere Hall were what helped me through those “homesick” times. Some other memories I have from Bethany: Saturday nights at the Stuga, Sigma Phi Omega traditions, Lift High the Cross, getting food in The Pit, chapel, the Messiah, hearing ghost stories from the library, and late nights with roommates.
What do you wish you had done while at college? Been more committed to my faith during that time. Seeking out people who were struggling or not feeling like Bethany was their home. I wish I could have been there for them and possibly helped them change their mind.
What career path have you traveled since your time at Bethany? I decided to get my middlelevel math endorsement because they said it makes you more “marketable.” Well, by April of my Senior year, I had my first job for August of that year teaching...8th grade math. I took my first job at Santa Fe Middle School in Newton
teaching math. It was a great year and it was a great way to start my career. After getting engaged, my husband and I moved to Garden City where I taught 3rd grade for two years. Wanting to be closer to family, we decided to move back to the Wichita area. Teaching elementary was definitely more my “thing,” and I got a job teaching 2nd grade at South Breeze Elementary school back in Newton. I stayed at South Breeze teaching 2nd grade for eight years. After having children, I wanted to be in the same school district as they were attending, so I took a kindergarten job in Valley Center. I always said “I will NEVER teach kindergarten!” Never say never. I loved it and taught kindergarten at West Elementary in Valley Center for five years. Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to be a teacher, but more specifically, I thought it would be awesome to teach Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Throughout my journey, I never thought it was feasible. I had a family of my own, there are no programs for receiving a degree for Deaf Education, so I always felt stuck, like I would never be able to achieve that dream. One day at school,
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I found a packet of information that the director at the Sedgwick County Special Education Co-op had put in my school mailbox. In the packet was information from the State of Kansas and Valdosta State University in Georgia partnering up to pay for an online Master’s program for Teacher’s of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
What job do you currently have and how did your major help you get it? I am a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for Wichita Public Schools. I truly believe what helped me the most throughout my education at Bethany was being able to get in the classrooms and be as hands-on as possible. I believe it is necessary to have campus class time, but there is no textbook out there that can prepare you for today’s education system. The more experience you have, the more marketable and prepared you are to step into the classroom. Being so immersed in schools during my time at Bethany definitely helped prepare me for the classroom.
What are your future plans?
Right now, I love the new challenge that I am facing. Every grade level change offers a new challenge. Moving from the general education classroom to a specialized Special Education program offers even more of a learning curve. I am excited to stay in this field and continue to grow as a teacher.
What advice would you give to students in your major? As an educator, take advantage of all the field experience you can. Classroom management is such an important part of being a teacher. Focus on your classroom management, your content will come. If you can manage your classroom, you’re students will be able to learn. Along with classroom management comes building relationships with your students. I love the quote, “Kids aren’t going to remember everything we teach them but they are going to remember how we made them feel.”
dad, my aunt and uncle, my What advice would you give to Bethany students, in 2nd grade teacher (who was also my “why” I wanted to be general? Take advantage of this amazing small, close-knit community. Not all colleges and universities offer what you get at Bethany. When you are 18-22 years of age, you don’t think about how the decisions you make now pave the path of your future. Have fun and take advantage of the amazing opportunities Bethany provides.
Fun Facts and Added Info: I grew up singing “Hail to my room in blue,” which was supposed to be “Hail to maroon and blue” because my dad was a “Sig.” At the time, I didn’t even know what any of that meant. Fast forward many years, I was pledging Sigma Phi Omega and singing that song with our brothers. As it was my time to make my college choice, I didn’t even look anywhere else. I knew Bethany was where I was going. Of course, having my
a teacher), and a few others I knew growing up at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Wichita helped me know Bethany before I was even a student. I knew that my learning style required small class sizes with professors who cared and knew you by name. Bethany gave me exactly what I needed to be successful. I am forever grateful for my professors and my friends that made Bethany such an amazing experience.
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News & Features
Teachers of Promise Awarded
Abigail Rishel-Barnett
rishelbarnettak@bethanylb.edu
This past January, two future educators were awarded an auspicious title: Teacher of Promise. According to the Kansas State Department of Education, the Teacher of Promise award is given twice a year at each of the twentythree participating colleges and universities in Kansas. Those awarded are invited to participate in professional learning and recognition opportunities. The fall semester awards are given out at the Kansas Teacher of the Year (KTOY) banquet, and the spring semester awards are given out at the Kansas Exemplary Education Network (KEEN) ceremony. Both of these events are great learning opportunities for future educators. This semester the two recipients of the Teacher of Promise award were Rocky Krueger and Hannah Imm. Krueger is a K-6 Elementary Education major, and Imm is a 6-12 English Education Major. In order to choose these exemplary candidates, the Bethany College Teacher Education Coordinators com-
mittee meets each semester. According to Bethany College’s Education department, candidates are chosen for their “professional commitment, achievement, and leadership while in their teacher preparation programs.” Candidates are chosen from all fields. In the last five years, candidates were chosen from ten different subject fields. The Education program is thriving with a wide range of content areas, and, according to Dr. Norland, chair of the Education Department, “The hard part is only choosing two because we have such an outstanding group of education majors!” Krueger states that his success as a future educator is thanks to the education department at Bethany. “The professors do a great job in preparing you and are very supportive. Anyone who graduates with a degree in education from Bethany College is guaranteed to be a great teacher,” Krueger said. Student teaching brings a lot of unknown information of the life of a teacher to light, and Krueger thinks this might impact how quickly he enters the teaching field.
Imm plans on using her degree from Bethany College somewhere near her hometown of Phillipsburg, Kansas as a high school English teacher. Despite the cancellation of the awards ceremony and lunch on the 15th, Imm stated that she was able to “spend the first day of the conference meeting some incredible people and learning some valuable things.” She declared: “It was awesome to be surrounded by educators talking about how they could best educate and guide their students everywhere I went.” Imm’s only regret about the whole conference was that she was unable to hear all of the wonderful speakers at the event.
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Dala Town
Baptiste Chazelas
chazelasb@bethanylb.edu
The Dala Town is an online journal that shows the lifestyle in Lindsborg and in the Smoky Valley area. Not only does it aim to share the history of our small town, it is also positioned to demonstrate the lifestyle of the area. Members of the Dala Town journal are sharing many stories about local businesses, community, education, and more. They have a website, but you can follow them on all social media platforms, like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. From exploring the lost art of broom making, all the way to meeting Hawaiian culture, the Dala Town will show you Lindsborg like you’ve never seen it before! Behind this journal, is a very dynamic team, who are excited about helping people discover the hidden secrets from around the area. In the next issues, we will be sharing some of their pictures to show you “The Borg” with a new perspective.
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News & Features
Government Shutdown
Emily Ballantyne
ballantyneel@bethanylb.edu
The United States government is staying open, after Trump accepted a bipartisan agreement. However, President Trump has declared a national emergency. This comes less than a month after the last government shutdown, which was the longest in United States history. This shutdown lasted from December 22, 2018 until January 25, 2019, for a total of 35 days. The catalyst behind the shutdown was disagreement over funding for the federal government, specifically the border wall, for which President Trump demanded $5.7 billion. Even after the government reopened, Trump continued to challenge Congress to give him funding for his border wall; the conflict suggested the possibility of another shutdown on February 15th. This possibility was worth avoiding, as the December 22nd shutdown cost the country about $11 billion and forced federal workers to work without pay. February 15th, Trump signed a bipartisan funding deal to keep the government open. The bill that was signed gave him less than a quarter of the $5.7 billion for the wall, only securing $1.375 billion. While it may have seemed like a victory for those opposing the border wall, that excitement was short-lived. Trump announced later that he was declaring a national
emergency. The signing of this declaration of border security enables Trump to use about $3.6 billion that was meant for military construction, $2.5 billion from programs related to counternarcotics, and $600 million from a Treasury Department fund for asset forfeiture. This, combined with the $1.375 billion approved in the bipartisan bill Trump signed, supplies about $8 billion for President Trump’s border wall. This declaration of a national emergency has not gone without condemnation from Democrats and some Republicans alike. There will likely be attempts at putting a legislative block in place by Congress and the Senate. There may also be a battle with liberal advocacy groups in court. President Trump said that he sees this potentially ending at the Supreme Court.
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Hannah Imm
immhj@bethanylb.edu
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Casino Night
Bethany College students participated in the ever-popular Casino Night on February 8th. Casino Night occurs every year, either during the fall or the spring, and depending on the academic and athletic schedules. Students were greeted by smiling Student Activities Board (SAB) members wearing tuxedo-esque shirts at the entrance of Stroble gym. Music, snacks, and a spirit of competition filled the space. Each student was provided a white bag containing a beginning number of poker chips to gamble with for the event. Students could participate in games of bingo, poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette. Experienced players were often heard coaching new players and providing helpful advice. The bingo tables and craps table seemed to draw the greatest amounts of participants. Some stu-
dents greatly increased the number of poker chips they possessed by the end of the night... and some students greatly decreased their number of poker chips. The climax of Casino Night was the final auction for the various prizes. Each prize was specifically selected with Bethany’s students in mind and purchased by the Student Activities Board. The largest, most sought after prize this year was the PlayStation 4. Other prize options included a large, stuffed sloth, a sturdy lawn chair, a disc golf set, a yoga mat, and a container of cheeseballs. Groups of friends pooled their chips together to bid on the larger items and successful individuals bid on smaller items alone. Most students left clutching hard-earned rewards, and those who left empty-handed vowed to return and conquer the next Casino Night.
Photo Credit: Hannah Imm
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Shane Dawson Conspiracy Series
Michaela Wren
wrenmn@bethanylb.edu
Who is Shane Dawson? He is a prominent influencer on YouTube with over 20 million subscribers, and he’s gaining more views every day. Over the past few months, Dawson has reconstructed his channel to create and feature videos styled like short films. The subject matter of these videos varies. While he has physically trailed other famous YouTubers to get the inside scoop on the events that shape their everyday lives, he is best known for his videos that dive deeply into common conspiracy theories. Sometimes, these episodes make me question life itself. Dawson’s videos are one of my favorites to watch, simply because he tends to display content and topics that no other person is brave enough to broach. His most recent uploads have been a series of conspiracy theory videos that leave myself, and his many other viewers, speechless. During the last week of January, Dawson released the first part of his most intense conspiracy theory video yet.
This chunk addressed how humans are always being watched, even when we don’t think we are. We are being spied on by our electronic devices and our identities are being stolen by certain computer software. Dawson covered more than technology, and he also hypothesized that the latest California fires were controlled and intentional. In part one of Shane’s conspiracy theory video, he introduces four different types of iPhone conspiracies. The first theory states that when one iPhone is calling another iPhone, the person on the other line is able to hear what you are saying before you’ve pressed the “answer” button. Now, it doesn’t happen every single time, but it does occur often enough to deserve some attention. In his next theory, Dawson talks about the Live Photo feature on the iPhone. He explains that when this setting is turned on, the iPhone is automatically recording you prior to the picture being taken. The iPhone doesn’t know exactly when the photo will be captured, so it records everything. Once the photo
is snapped, it deletes all previously-recorded except for a three-second snippet. Veering from the topic of technology, Dawson then addressed the wildfire theories. During November of 2018, one of the most devastating wildfires in history broke out in California. This disaster impacted hundreds of thousands of people. What bothered people the most about these fires, was the fact that no news was being released on what started or caused them. Many people proposed that the fires were sparked by an electrical malfunction and others said they began with a government laser beam of sorts. Dawson expands on these theories in his part one video.
The first major theory, of an electrical mishap, involved a place called Santa Susana Field Laboratory that was used to test rockets and nuclear reactors. In 1959, there was a massive explosion at this laboratory and, to this day, there are still areas that are not cleaned up. This means nuclear waste has covered the area for nearly sixty years. This exact location is where the Woolsey (California) fire started. The theory proposes that the government had planted explosions to release chemicals and toxins into the air. The government has since denied this theory. The second major fire theory involves a specific laser beam people deemed to be the culprit of the
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fires. People had been seeing and posting about a mysterious beam in California. After the public took notice of the beam, the fires began. In the second part of his famous video series, Dawson tried to debunk the Chuck E. Cheese conspiracy theory that has recently taken the internet by storm. While a few people knew about the theory, it gained immense attention once Dawson made a video covering it. Growing up, we all knew Chuck E. Cheese as the perfect place to go enjoy arcade games, playgrounds, music, and decently tasty pizza. When my family and I would go to this joint, we would typically end up ordering more than one pizza. We never once noticed anything odd about the appearance or arrangement of the pizza slices. In Dawson’s video, he talks in depth about the recycling of pizza slices that are then served to the next group of unsuspecting customers. Dawson addressed this theory because when he was younger and would order pizza from Chuck E. Cheese, the pizza would be served, rather messily, and looked like it had been thrown together. He recalls that none of the slices seemed to match and
sometimes pepperonis would be cut in half for no apparent reason. In this part two, Dawson actually goes to Chuck E. Cheese to try and debunk this theory. After ordering his pizza, he becomes aware that none of the slices or toppings match the pieces next to them. In my opinion, I do not believe that this business is guilty of the accused crimes. Dawson and his team could easily move the slices around before filming and be attempting to bring ruin to the beloved, children’s restaurant and arcade. As Dawson continues his conspiracy theory video series, crazy conjectures like these are bound to spring up. Only time will tell what Dawson will explore with next.
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Messenger Advice Column & Cheese: Here’s Your Tip
One after another, the people flowed through the door. One after another, they placed their orders. Some wanted this ingredient added and some wanted this ingredient excluded. Some wanted this topping and some wanted this allergen substitution. The group requested to have their photograph taken and I happily directed and snapped a few pictures for them. The whole ordeal took nearly an hour and, after totaling it all up, the final bill was rather large. I politely ran the customer’s card and presented her with the option to leave a tip. As the entourage departed my place of employment, I finalized the purchase and realized that no tip had been left in acknowledgement of my efforts. I am one of the lucky ones who does not rely entirely on tips for my wage, but this is not the truth for many of my brothers and sisters who work in food service. I believe that many individuals truly don’t know how much is an acceptable amount to tip. Maybe people worry that they will leave an insultingly low amount as a tip and anger their waiter or waitress. I will testify that any amount is better than no amount at all. Maybe people worry that they are tipping far too much for a simple drink or meal. I will testify that few, if any, individuals that work in food service will ever complain about a large tip. In the United States, it is a general rule to tip the server 15% of the pre-tax bill. If attending a bar or a coffee shop, customers should politely tip a dollar or two dollars per
drink ordered. If attending a buffet, customers should tip around 10% of the pre-tax bill, as these workers are clearing plates and taking care of drinks. If attending a formal restaurant, where the food is directly delivered and individuals spend an hour or two lounging, customers should tip upwards of 20% of the pretax bill. If you feel your mathematical skills are subpar, check out wherever you download apps for your cellphone and grab a tip calculating app. This takes the guessing out of tipping and I can assure you that your server will appreciate it. I believe that all customers deserve the best service. I have the mentality that I might be the only friendly face these people encounter during the day, so I strive to always go above and beyond for them. I always put forth my best efforts despite the many, many times I am left without a tip or kind word of acknowledgement. For each of these tipless instances, there are occasions where a customer’s generosity truly shocks me. Sometimes, I am tipped enough, from one small order, to fuel my vehicle for a week or order myself a scrumptious meal for dinner. These larger tips from kind souls provide me with an emotional, and financial, burst of motivation. While I understand that the average person or college student cannot always complete the “tip the bill” challenge, I believe that all humans can sacrifice a bit of their spare change to acknowledge the efforts that made their exquisite drink or meal possible.
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Vaccinations: Less Painful Than You Think and are related to travelers bringing the disease back acostamr@bethanylb.edu from countries with major outbreaks. There was a total of The health and safety of a 372 reported cases of measles child is typically a parent’s #1 in 2018, meaning that there priority. At a critical time in is already a very high amount their development and with of measles cases for 2019 feeble immune systems, young (Measles). children depend on the help The “Anti-Vax” and protection of vaccines. movement is a group concerned While the debate on the effects with the belief that vaccines of vaccines is as controversial cause autism. Their claim is as ever, research that supports based largely on a scientific positive outcomes vastly study done by Andrew outweigh the false research Wakefield in 1998 which was on the harmful effects of quickly refuted, retracted, immunizations. According to the CDC, “immunizations allow and proved fraudulent by The Lancet, one of the most you to protect your baby from 14 serious childhood diseases.” prestigious medical journals in the world (Todd). The anti These dangerous vaxers have done a wonderful illnesses have been mostly job of spreading false content eradicated from the United States due to the implementation about the “dangers” of vaccinations, and we are now of vaccines, but that does not at the point where a large mean that people should stop population of parents are vaccinating their children. no longer vaccinating their Diseases are sometimes brought to America by travelers children. The real danger is leaving your children from other countries and can susceptible to measle, mumps, easily infect unvaccinated and rubella. This is clearly children and adults and cause demonstrated by the high rates outbreaks in the U.S. (CDC). of disease outbreaks in recent A recent outbreak of measles years. has 101 confirmed cases Another reason parents across 10 different states since choose to not vaccinate children the beginning of 2019. The is that the MMR diseases are outbreaks have been recorded Mya Acosta
not necessarily life-threatening. However, once infected with these diseases, children face a life of disability and permanent damage to their bodies. Measles, mumps, and rubella can all lead to encephalitis (swelling of the brain), which is very life-threatening. Mumps can cause sterility in men, swollen breasts and/or ovaries in women, and miscarriages in pregnant women. Rubella can also cause birth defects when present in pregnant mothers (Todd). To avoid permanent injuries or the chance of death, one must choose to vaccinate their children. Choosing to implement
immunizations can help protect your child, family, community, and the world. When your child stays healthy, you avoid costly medical bills, missed days of school and work, and set your child up for a life of health instead of sickness. If concerns arise as far as the availability and accessibility of vaccines, most health insurances covers the cost and people without health insurance can depend on the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program to provide free vaccinations. Leaving your child without the protection of vaccines is not only cruel but dangerous to the health and safety of all other citizens.
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Arts & Entertainment
Feb. 28, 2019
Sondheim on Sondheim: In Review
Abigail Rishel-Barnett
rishelbarnettak@bethanylb.edu
On the first and second of February, the musical performance of Sondheim on Sondheim graced the stage of Burnett Fine Arts Center. In order to gather the artistry and musical talents of the Lindsborg community and Bethany College, the college’s theatre department joined forces with Broadway RFD, the local community theatre. Seen on stage were six of Bethany College’s finest musicians. Lauren Gragg, Carla Aguilar, Maya Herrera, Madison Price, and Caleb Hildebrand were just a few of the college students fea-
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tured on stage. Auditioning for a collegiate production can be a very different experience than high school, and these five freshman proved themselves up to the daunting task of Sondheim on Sondheim. While there was collegiate representation on the stage, there were also alumni reprising their college presence on stage. Molly Rishel ‘05 and Tyler Johnson ‘06 stepped back onto the Burnett center stage after many years away. While they may not have spent much time on stage in Burnett, they are very active in Broadway RFD’s summer productions, and can be found almost every summer there.
Two more Bethany students were seen on stage for Sondheim on Sondheim. While this was Abby Rishel-Barnett’s first Bethany production, she is a frequent actor in Broadway RFD’s summer productions. Kalyn Powers, a senior vocal music performance major, graced the stage with her talent and vocal abilities. She is currently auditioning at several schools to pursue her master’s degree in opera performance. Bill Olson ‘93 and Tom Nelson ‘75 joined this merry band of actors for Sondheim on Sondheim, as well. While they are both Bethany alumni, these talented actors are also Broadway RFD veterans. Olson does it all. He directs pit, acts, and has previously served on the Broadway RFD board. Nelson’s personality brings great livelihood to every performance and a new history factoid to every rehearsal. Other names on the cast list included: Melanie Shallock, Jeanne Lucas, Joshua Hall, Julie Holk, and Eric Johnson. This was a show for the history books, and one that seems to have strengthened a past and
newly advancing partnership. Prof. Greg Legault stated: “Broadway RFD and Bethany Theatre have had a partnership for quite a while now— more than ten years—and I value it a great deal. We have worked together on productions in the past, but Sondheim on Sondheim marks our first bona-fide collaboration. I loved it, and I want to see it continue. I am thrilled by the possibilities of us making some terrific theatre in the future!” The director, Eric Lundstrom, also had nothing but rave comments about the production: “It’s a special experience for a director to see his vision come to life on stage and to see it performed to perfection. That’s what happened to me when I watch this show. I could not have asked for more from the cast and crew. The mix of talent from the community and Bethany was a perfect marriage. I am really looking forward to future collaborations.” Both the community and Bethany College are looking forward to the next joint production.
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Maker’s Street: Art from the Heart
Hannah Imm immhj@bethanylb.edu
Lindsborg certainly does an excellent job of encouraging creativity among its residents and showcasing their diverse talents. On the second Friday evening of each month, the town is transformed for a special event. A group of devoted women are the blood, sweat, tears, and brains behind the incredible production that is the Lindsborg art walk known as Makers Street. Both businesses and individuals are encouraged to create and partake in the festivities of the night. Each month features a specific theme or topic, which is decided well in advance with personal and community interests and benefits in mind. February’s theme, in honor of Valentine’s Day, was “heart art.” For the third year in a row, The White Peacock Tea and Coffee Company invited community members to submit pieces of “heart art.” The creations were showcased on the shop’s wall for the entire month of February. Several submissions were photographs depicting images of people, pets, and things near and dear to various individuals’
hearts. Several submissions took the theme more literally and stylistically depicted the anatomical heart. The store also offered half-priced drinks during the event. The Lindsborg Community Library offered a hands-on heart experience during the event. For the second year in a row, the library provided Makers Street participants with older books and instructions on how to form a heart into the pages using only a pencil, a ruler, and one’s hands. Despite being one of the more timeconsuming activities, the final project is worth the investment and is a unique decorative reminder for book fanatics. Artist Mri-Pilar occupied The Good Merchant for the night and guided curious souls through the process of creating “crazy hearts” Valentine’s Day cards for their special someones. Community members were encouraged to select vivid, contrasting colors and patterns to piece together. After gluing their scraps together, ameteur artists followed a pattern to cut out their heart shapes. The patchwork heart was attached to the front of a card and, after penning a meaningful message
inside, the card was sealed for gifting. Rendezvous Adventure Outfitters hosted poet Jackie Ash and her debut book Into The Stillness, which tells the story of family and farming through poetry and prose. Ash’s kind, glowing personality allowed for fun, open communication between the writer and Makers Street goers. Sue Peterson utilized the front of Collections and Essentials to demonstrate her paper sculptures and crafts. Peterson meticulously pieced together paper to create beautiful, personal gift boxes. She shared her tips and
knowledge with visitors to the store while they enjoyed the provided snacks. This event boosts sales for both individual creators and downtown businesses. The various activities and good conversation that take place during Makers Street can easily occupy several hours of one’s time. Makers Street provides a safe and enlightening form of Friday night entertainment for all ages. If you ever want to wander away from Bethany’s campus to the quaint bricks of downtown Lindsborg, check out the next Makers Street on March 8th for all things related to our beloved Kansas.
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Sports
Feb. 28, 2019
Bethany’s New Tennis Coach
Caleigh Knight knightcr@bethanylb.edu
to know their teammates better. In addition, it will Recently, Bethany decided help them all compete at to hire a new head tennis the highest level possible. coach. After interviewing Meanwhile, the men’s tennis candidates, they decided to team recently added five offer the position to Larry new players to the lineup. Holmes. He accepted and They have high expectations has henceforth arrived at of themselves and this is Bethany College. When shared by their spectators, asked about Lindsborg, who anticipate great things Holmes said, “I am enjoying from them going forward. the town and am very For motivation, they are grateful to everyone for keeping a common goal their assistance.” Coach in mind: competing in the Holmes also says he finds Conference Championship. everyone in town very If they accomplish this, they accommodating, which will hopefully make it to helped make the transition Nationals, where they will to our tiny Swedish town be able to compete for an very smooth. NAIA Championship. Coach Already, Holmes Holmes would also like to has started implementing invite both Bethany students his new plans for both the and faculty to be active by men’s and women’s tennis coming out to the games to program. The women’s support their fellow Swedes. tennis team is in the middle “Encouragement is needed of rebuilding their program and appreciated. Hopefully in order to amplify their with the support, both chances during future programs can do big things competitions. This will this season and [in] future benefit their team as a years.” whole, giving them the In addition to a new opportunity to get used to head coach, Bethany has the changes and truly get also decided to invest in
some brand new tennis courts, which have yet to be completed. Coach Holmes has gotten the chance to see the design plans and believes the new additions will be a real game changer. The developing investments will assist both teams by allowing them to be on campus more, cutting traveling time and allowing for the players to practice more. At the same time,
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having these great facilities on campus will also be a big potential selling point to incoming students and recruits. “I am very grateful to the alumni for fundraising so we can have these courts,” Holmes said, regarding the budgeting for the new enclosures. These brand new courts will be a great addition to the fresh faced Swedes tennis team that Holmes is creating.
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Spring Sports Update
77-67. Junior Kelsi Mueller seem to have no problem putting the ball in the basket, Basketball: leading the Swede scorers The Bethany Basketball teams with 25 points. Junior Sena ended the season with three Atkas recorded a doubleSwede sweeps, including double with 13 points and one big one in the First Bank 12 rebounds. Senior Sarah Smoky Hill Showdown Bartel added in 10 points, and against rival Kansas sophomore Halei Wortham Wesleyan. The Bethany recorded 10 rebounds. After College women’s team earned being down 12 points at two big upset wins over the halfway mark, the Lady ranked opponents to close out Swedes seem to find their the season. The first one came footing, cutting the lead to February 9th against number two at the end of the third. seventeen ranked Sterling Finally, in the fourth quarter, College who the Lady Swedes the Lady Swedes went on an defeated 71-68 in Hahn 11-0 run and didn’t look back gym. Following that win from there. After a big five on February 13th, the Lady game win streak, the Lady Swedes won with a Hannah Swedes ended the year with Ferguson (Fr) buzzer-beater 17-13 overall and 13-11 in to take down the University the KCAC. Currently, they of Saint Mary Spires 59-58. are waiting to figure out who On January 7th, they play in the quarterfinals Kansas Wesleyan paid a visit of the KCAC Tournament on to Hahn gymnasium and Thursday, February 21st at 7 defeated our Lady Swedes p.m. 64-63. It was only right that On the men’s side, in the last game of the year, the Swedes looked to ride in the second installment of the high of their 64-58 the First Bank Smoky Hill senior night victory over the Showdown, that the Lady University of Saint Mary. Swedes overcame a 15-point Back in January, the men’s first quarter deficit to defeat team suffered a heartbreaking the number eighteen ranked loss to Kansas Wesleyan in Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes a double-overtime thriller Dominque Murray murraydc@bethanylb.edu
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at home. That loss left an extremely sour taste in the mouths of the men’s team, a taste that could only be washed away by the sweet taste of victory and revenge. The game came down to the very last possession, a situation all too familiar for the team. Kansas Wesleyan sent the first matchup into overtime off of a buzzer beater from the logo. With about 30 seconds left, senior Tyler Larkin recorded one of his four steals and two of his 18 points on a fast-break layup, to give the Swedes a one-point lead with 26 seconds left. That would be the last of the scoring as the defense was able to come up with a huge stop, sealing the 54-53 victory and a Swede sweep. Larkin, who was also named KCAC Defensive Player of the Week for the week of February 11th, added in 4 blocks to accompany his 18 points and 4 steals. Sophomore guard Isiah Saenz also recorded 17 points. and sophomore center Lavaris Duncan led the team in rebounds with 13. The Swedes finished the season 16-14 overall and 12-12 in the KCAC. Currently, they are
waiting to find out who they will play in the first round of the KCAC Tournament on Wednesday, February 20th at 7 p.m.
Wrestling:
Saturday, February 16th, the Swedes Wrestling team traveled to York, Nebraska to compete in the KCAC Championships. After winning the whole thing last year, the Swedes looked to repeat again this year. Unfortunately, they came up short, placing 2nd (138 points) out of 5 teams, behind Ottawa University (145 points). Although they placed second, the Swedes still won four individual titles and are sending five grapplers to the NAIA National Championship Tournament. Sophomore Trey Edwards took first place in the 133-pound weight class, punching his ticket to the National Tournament. Freshmen Thomas Hawkins (149 lbs.) and Josh Wilson (184 lbs.) both took third in their respective weight classes. Senior Brandon Archuleta took first in the 165-pound weight class, earning his fourth trip to Nationals. Freshman Dustin
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Spring Sports Update: Cont’d
Mason won his weight class (197 lbs.) and qualified for Nationals. Rounding out the medals for the Swedes, freshmen Brix Brickey and Trey Mason finished first and second respectively in the 285-pound weight class, both qualifying for Nationals as well. Although the Swedes didn’t win the KCAC Championship as they did last year, they are sending one more grappler to the National Tournament this year. The National Tournament is Friday, March 1st and Saturday, March 2nd at the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Baseball:
It’s been a rough spring for Swedes Baseball, starting off the season 4-6 overall. The cold, harsh Kansas winter has forced them to practice inside most days, as they do not want to ruin the field--it has even canceled a few games. On Valentine’s day, the Swedes opened conference play with a doubleheader against the University of Saint Mary. A game that
was supposed to be played that weekend, but due to inclement weather was moved up. Currently they are still awaiting to play the third game of the series. All across the Midwest, NAIA baseball teams have been attempting to play games in Texas and Oklahoma because the winter storms have prevented them from playing their scheduled games. Bethany was able to split the doubleheader with the University of Saint Mary, losing game one 12-4 but bouncing back in game two, winning 10-5. Sophomore picture Josh Macat earned the win, throwing a completegame and allowing three earned runs, on seven hits, with seven strikeouts. Senior Tyler Horchem and junior Joseph Kelleher both recorded two hits. Horchem also added two RBIs to his hits. How the rest of the season will play out, and how impactful the snow will be, is yet to be seen.
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Softball is in Full Swing
The Swedes are competing in new attire this season and are looking sharper than ever. The varsity team started off their season down in Fort Worth, Texas where they were hoping to get away from the Kansas cold. Unfortunately, that did not occur. Also unfortunate, they did not have the good fortunes they would’ve liked, but they managed to get one win under their belt that weekend. JV also began their season, heading out to Great Bend to play Barton County Community College. They competed well but still managed to come up short. They headed into their home opener with their heads held high, and expectations higher. The Lady Swedes ended up falling short of tough Highland Community College, though. In the month of February, Swedes Softball was scheduled to play well over 10 games, and that was just not able to happen due to the abundant amounts of snow and ice. Between both JV and Varsity, the teams were able to get in a total of four home games due to the diligent and
tedious work of the field crew. For those two days of games, the field crew was out on the field pretty much from sunup to sundown, putting copious amounts of Diamond Dry on the field to soak up the moisture, as well as dragging the field to even out the dirt. Varsity held their first home opener against Hastings College and the bats came alive during this double header. In the first game against Hastings, the Swedes rallied and won 10-2 in just five innings. The second game included back to back home runs from junior Shannon Williams and sophomore Ciera Flores in the bottom of the second inning. And in the bottom of the sixth, the Swedes scored four more runs. Junior Lauren Quintana entered the game to pitch and earned the second win of the day, making it a Swede Sweep. What are we to expect in the month of March? Hopefully warmer weather and playable conditions. Within the first week, Swedes softball, between the JV and Varsity teams, is scheduled to play every single day. It should be a fun filled week, so be sure to come out and support the Swedes!
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