Domestic Violence Awareness Doane College - Oct. 6, 2011 - Crete, Neb. Volume 146, Issue 6
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TOP 10 BEDBUG TIPS: 1. Confirm you have bed bugs, not fleas or ticks 2. Don’t throw out all of your belongings. This could spread the infestation.
Bedbugs were found in Burrage hall after the women’s soccer team returned from a game in Chicago.
3. Think through your treatment options. A professional is your safest option.
ALYSSA BOUC STAFF WRITER
KALEY WIESER STAFF WRITER
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Packing up and moving out is one of the last things Doane students expected to be doing in October. But after a bedbug infestation in Burrage Hall, that’s exactly what student had to do. As of Wednesday, only two quad infestations had been confirmed. Residence Life and Doane Maintenance brought Terminix, a pest control company, to investigate the two quads. A trained dog sniffed out the bedbugs. “We threw out furniture that the dog indicated had bedbugs and put clothes to be washed in sacks,” Custodial Services Manager Bobbie Fye said. “All of our stuff was just sitting on the balcony,” sophomore Mariah Morgan said. “It felt like we had nowhere to go.” Eight quads, infested and surrounding, had to be evacuated by Wednesday afternoon for treatment. An additional Tips for four quads volunteered to move out to also have their rooms treated. staying in Sophomore Ashley Ayres said the hotels: situation was inconvenient. Ayres quad was infested with the bedbugs. XInspect sheets. Residents who had infested rooms found alternative places to stay. XCheck behind Sophomore Brittany headboards. Ridder said her roommates had people to stay with. XDon’t place She said that many members slept on fellow luggage on the sorority members’ couches, and that some students floor went home. Ayres said that Residence Life did not force them to Information proevacuate after bedbugs were confirmed on Saturday, but that vided by Health and they did not want to live in the infected quad. Wellness Director “My quad has been homeless since Saturday and they just Kelly Jarovec found us a place to stay,” Ayres said. The Crete Inn and Super 8 will become the home of the affected students for the next four days. Terminix will treat the infected and surrounding areas. Students were provided packing boxes and permanent markers and Residence Life has reserved Doane vans to help move the students’ belongings to an offsite storage facility. The cost of the packing supplies, trash bags, storage rental and the Crete Inn rooms were paid for by the college. Doane is also currently negotiating with Suds & Rays, a Crete laundromat, to reserve the facility for affected students sometime this week. Students are encouraged to contact residence life if they suspect any signs of bed bugs and to visit Health and Wellness Director Kelly Jirovec if they experience any bites or rashes. Courtesy Photo/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
COURTNEY SCHNABEL STAFF WRITER
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The Annual Crime and Fire Report shows that crime on campus has decreased from 2009 to 2010, but drug and liquor violations have increased. Drug abuse violations increased from five to 14 occurrences and liquor law violations increased from 31 to 71. Campus Safety Director Chris Loos said he did not want to comment on why certain incident numbers increased or decreased because there were many factors involved. “We are pleased with the drop in certain crimes on campus, but I assure you that we are still working very hard to address the incidents that have seen an increase in numbers reported,” Loos said. Senior Kyle Carroll said the numbers may be a result of the college atmosphere. “I think it is just because of the inexperience of kids who are out on their own for the first time,” Carroll said. Forcible sex offences have decreased from one to none, and burglaries have decreased from four to two. Every year, the campus is required to release a report about all crimes committed on campus by Oct. 1. The report includes inci-
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Students moved out Wednesday to prevent further infestation. ALISHA FORBES Managing Editor
Some residents of Burrage Hall were forced to temporarily move out of their rooms yesterday because of a bedbug outbreak. “It’s just frustrating having to move everything out and then back in,” senior Amelia Ells said. Ells said she was glad Residence Life took the precautions, but thought all Burrage residents needed to move out to be safe. Terminix, a professional extermination company was hired to treat infested and surrounding rooms. Marketing Associate Vice President Jacque Pomajzl said 78 students moved out to have their rooms sprayed. Sophomore Heather Anderson said she thought Residence Life should have reacted to the situation faster. “I’m glad they’re doing something about the bed bugs, but they should have done something about it when they (soccer women) came back from Chicago,” Anderson said. Pomajzl said residents from the women’s soccer team reported that they had bites, which they thought were from bedbugs, 10 days after they returned from their game. The women went to the
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5. Frequently wash and heatdry your bed linens to reduce bed bug population. 6. Do-it-yourself freezing is not usually reliable for bed bug control. 7. High temperatures can kill bed bugs (110 degrees farenheit for three hours). 8. Don’t pass bed bugs to others by sharing fabric material 9. Vacuuming to reduce bed bug populations. 10. Hire a professional if needed. Information provided by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
What to look for: XSmall, dark spots. X1mm, white eggs and egg shells XSkin that has been shed by a nymph XLive bed bugs XRusty, reddish
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Steve Jobs dies at 56
Annual Crime Report Graphic by Matt Shadoin/The Owl
Drug and liquor violations increase
Senior Selena Willkomm waits to load her belongings to be taken to a storage unit after the bedbug outbreak.
4. Reduce clutter. Hiding places make it harder to treat and locate bed bugs.
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dents between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of the previous year. It is not based on the academic school year. Loos said that the Safety Office will continue to provide 24/7 support to students and faculty on campus. Freshman Tiffany Towne said that she thought crime wasn’t a large problem on campus. “The Safety Office does a good job of keeping students informed through e-mails,” Towne said. Freshman Casarah Schutt said that students could help reduce the crime rate. “Students can help prevent burglaries by locking their rooms and not leaving valuables out,” Schutt said. Loos said he encouraged any victim or witness to contact the Doane Safety Office and the Crete Police department as soon as possible when a crime was committed.
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President Barack Obama’s statement on the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs: Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was among the greatest of American innovators — brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world and talented enough to do it. By building one of the planet’s most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity. By making computers personal and putting the Internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun. And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions
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Students debate about flu shots KALEY WIESER STAFF WRITER
Doane gave out free shots to students this week. But the shots were not of alcoholic variety. Kelly Jirovec, Health and Wellness director, ordered around 200 flu shots with funding from Student Congress and the Health and Medical Occupations Club. The shots were free for students and faculty with Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance. Shots were $15 for anyone else. Jirovec began administering shots Tuesday and will continue until all the shots have been administered. “We gave 100 shots the first day so we have 100 left,” Jirovec said. “Students can walk in or schedule an appointment. Now is the prime time to get them.” The flu shots were given out to prepare for the flu season, which usually starts when the air gets colder. Jirovec said it takes two weeks for the body to create immunity. If a student contracts the flu, they could be sick for 10 days. Senior Priscilla Gress received her shot Wednesday. “I wasn’t sure if I was going to get one,” Gress said. “I trust the people in the medical field who know more about the shot than I do.” A common student reason for not receiving the shot is that the virus used in the vaccine might cause them to get the flu. “That’s a common misconception,” Jirovec said. “It’s not a live virus and it does not prevent against the barfing type of flu. It prevents the upper respiratory influenza.” Sophomore Morgan Karloff had another reason for not getting the flu shot. “I sort of believe in the body’s ability to heal itself,” Karloff said. “I don’t take medicine unless I absolutely need to. I usually don’t even take ibuprofen or aspirin.” Jirovec recommends that students on campus get a flu shot. “The people who should get the shot are those who live in community-style living, which is most people who go to Doane,” Jirovec Kaley Wieser/The Owl said. Student athletes and those planning to study or travel abroad are Health and Wellness Director Kelly Jirovec gives Junior Katie Davey a flu shot that was provided by Student Congress and the Health and Medical Occupations Club. encouraged to get vaccinated.
Students donate blood to save lives BENJAMIN LAWRENCE STAFF WRITER
Sam Ritchie/The Owl Senior Selena Willkomm (left) and senior Courtney Wendt (right) ask Residence Life Director Kevin Bollinger (far left) and Residence Life Assistant Director Sean Griffin (right) questions about moving out of Burrage Hall.
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doctor who didn’t think they had bedbugs, she said. “Ten days after they got back they thought they might have bites,” Pomajzl said. “But the doctor didn’t think it was bedbugs.” Doane Facilities also checked the room, but found no signs of the bugs. Pomajzl said it wasn’t until they contacted the hotel the team had stayed in that they were able to confirm that it was bedbugs. Senior Josh Novak said the move was inconvenient. “I’m kind of glad they’re doing this, but the notice was a little sudden,” Novak said.
Junior Reid Rando said that he didn’t think the move was necessary, but it didn’t take a lot of effort to make the move. Rando also said he was impressed with Residence Life. “I’m very glad to see Kevin Bollinger become active in this process,” he said. Residence Life Director Kevin Bollinger and Residence Life Assistant Director Sean Griffin helped the students pack their belongings into vans to be transported to storage. Bollinger said residents were trying to stay positive in the move. “The quads residents have been incredible,” Bollinger said.
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Fewer donors attended Doane’s Monday blood drive than in the past. Senior Sarah Merithew coordinated the drive. “It was good, but not as good as in the past,” Merithew said. “People came and went smoothly, but there just weren’t as many.” Merithew said homecoming might have affected the attendance of the drive. Sophomore Matt Baker said he didn’t donate out of fear. “If I see the needle then I will pass out, literally.” Baker said. Health and Wellness Director Kelly Jirovec said Doane’s blood drive goals have always been met. “Blood is always needed,” Jirovec said. “For the last few
years, our students and faculty have responded well.” Freshman Riley Miller was one of 78 who donated. “This was my first time donating, but I wanted to do it,” Miller said. “There are a lot of people who need blood.” Sophomore Abbi Anne also gave blood. “I feel like I’ve been blessed because I’m so healthy,” Anne said. “So, I think I should help others who need blood.” A single blood donation can save up to three lives, according to American Red Cross. Jirovec said it was important to give blood often because blood has an expiration date. Blood cells can only be kept for a certain amount of time before they start to deteriorate, she said. Only 38 percent of America’s population donates blood regularly, according to American Red Cross.
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As of Wednesday, 608 students of a necessary 660 had signed forms issued by the Student Leadership Office in order to lift the ban on Butler gatherings, according to Student Congress President Laura Jacob. There were some duplicates and a few students that did not appear on the full student list. StuCo will be checking with the registrar to make sure signatures are from registered students. The next scheduled Butler gathering was Halloween Havoc hosted by Phi Sigma Tau sorority.
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of children and grown-ups alike. Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: He changed the way each of us sees the world. The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success
than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve’s wife, Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him.
XSee Point Of View p. 5 for staff writer Benjamin Lawrence’s opinion on the new Apple iPhone.
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Domestic violence stories inspire action “Brace yourself. We found your daughter.
She’s deceased.”
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tims,” Christie Brungardt said. Heather Lambert, associate psychology professor, said that the speech fit in perfectly with the theme of the LAR classes this year and the Hansen Leadership Program in general. “They are doing tremendous things and if everyone worked towards a purpose like Curt and Christie this would be a tremenALYSSA BOUC dous world,” she said. STAFF WRITER The Brungardts said they But those were the words shared the story of their daughthat Curt and Christie Brun- ter for several reasons. gardt heard after they found “We want Jana’s committheir daughter, Jana Mackey, ment and action for the greater had gone missing. good to inspire you to get inMackey, a 25-year-old volved and to make a differgraduate of Kansas University ence,” Curt Brungardt said. and advocate He added that for women’s each person has a Domestic rights, was civic responsibility killed by her to make the world Violence boyfriend on a better place. Statistics: July 3, 2008. “Sometimes in There were life the issue selects X1,197 victems died few open you,” he said. “The from domestic violence issue of domestic viseats in Heckin 2008, including Jana man Auditoolence selected us.” Mackey rium while the Mackey’s story couple told the has inspired many X1 in 4 women story of their to become involved experience domestic daughter and throughout the naviolence in their lives urged students X1 in 5 women experi- tion. to become inCurt Brungardt ence sexual assault in volved with said that 1,100 their lives civil rights people attended her X85 percent of all in Heckman funeral. In his euvictims are women Monday night. logy he encouraged “We learned those in attendance why statistics to continue his do matter,” Christie Brungardt daughter’s torch for service. Afsaid. ter the funeral there have been Mackey majored in women’s more than 1,000 documented studies and worked toward re- stories of service. ducing dating and sexual vioCurt Brungardt added that lence. She also served as the Jana was a busy person, just youngest lobbyist in the Kansas like many Doane students. State Capitol. “It is busy people who make “Jana became the most un- a true difference in the world,” likely of domestic violence vic- he said.
The Brungardts share their story in hopes that no parent will ever hear those words.
‘In My Daughter’s Name’ reveals shocking truth COURTNEY SCHNABEL STAFF WRITER
Students faced the harsh emotional reality of domestic abuse Wednesday night during a campus event. The Angels Theater Company of Lincoln performed a dramatic reading of the play “In My Daughter’s Name.” The event was brought to campus by the Hansen Leadership Program, the Public Events Committee and the Nebraska Arts Council. The reading performed is a shortened version of a full-length play performed by the company in October 2010. The play was adapted to suit touring. The plot tells the true story of Amanda Thomas, a young mother who was abused and murdered by her former domestic partner. The story is told from the point of view of Thomas’s mother, Jody Schaubroeck. It takes place as if the mother is telling the playwright who wishes to tell her daughter’s story. Meanwhile, the story unfolds in front of the audience and is acted out. The story follows Thomas as she struggles through an abusive relationship, the legal system and her desire to protect her two children. The play intends to raise awareness, educate, and help
victim of domestic violence. During the question and answer session, audience members were asked if they knew anyone who had been a victim of domestic violence. Over three-fourths of the audience raised their hands in response. Lacey Hannan, who portrayed Thomas, said she wanted the audience to take away empathy and knowledge. “So many people raised their hands tonight,” Hannan said. “But not enough people know how to handle the issue.” Tyler Hale, who portrayed the narrator, said that creating awareness helped fight domestic violence. “It’s our job to maximize awareness,” Hale said. “It’s up to other groups to minimize occurrence.” Carmen Hinman, Hope Crisis Center executive director, worked with the Nebraska Arts Council to bring the production to three different sites in the center’s seven-county area. Hinman said she wanted people to know that if they are ever in an abusive relationship, they should not be afraid to seek help from available resources. Resources on campus and in the area include the Student Life, the Health and Wellness counseling services and the Hope Crisis Center of Saline County.
Sam Ritchie/The Owl Lacey Hannan, Angel Theatre Company actress, portrayed the domestic violence victim Amanda Thomas. Above, she yells at her best friend who trys to help her as she denies that her relationship with her boyfriend is toxic.
Janet Macklin, who portrayed Schaubroeck, said that recognizing when a friend is in an abusive situation and doing something about it is important. “If you see something in a friend’s relationship that doesn’t look right, don’t second guess it,” Macklin said. “If it hits you
wrong, there’s a reason. You need to acknowledge it and not make excuses.” Hinman also provided information on how to help a friend who is in an abusive situation. “The best way to help a friend is to listen and be there for them, even if it feels like you’re being
shut out,” Hinman said. “You can help direct them to an advocacy program.” More information on the Hope Crisis Center can be found at www.hopecrisiscenter.org, and information on the Angels Theater Company can be found at www.angelscompany.org.
One woman. $12 million. 66, 000 lives. Lisa Shannon took a stand for women who couldn’t. Would you? BENJAMIN LAWRENCE STAFF WRITER
Almost nine million Americans watched The Oprah Winfrey Show’s episode about Congolese women in 2005. One decided to get off the couch. “I had never heard of the situation there, and was shocked,” Lisa Shannon, human rights activist, said. “I decided that I wanted to do something, so I chose to run.” Shannon will speak Monday at Doane about her work to improve lives in the Republic of Congo and other African nations. The U.N. announced the Congo to be the “rape capital of the world” with nearly 400,000 cases of sexual violence annually, according to CNN. “There is no punishment,” Shannon said. “Perpetrators, which can be the Congolese Army, militia groups, or even civilians, commit sexual violence every day with total impunity.” Shannon organized a 30 mile trail run after she learned about these crimes. She ran it solo. “I picked a long run so that everyone would understand how important it was to me,” Shannon said. Run for Congo Women has grown into an international cause ever since then. Shannon said more than $12 million had been raised to benefit about 66,000 women and children. The Hansen Leadership Program and Alumni Office hosted ‘Run for Saline County Women’ in coordination with Shannon’s visit. More than 30 individuals p a r t i c i p a t e d XFOR THE in the 5K run. EVENT: The event was Lisa Shannon scheduled to 11 a.m. benefit the Monday Hope Crisis Heckman Center in SaAuditorium line County, a non-profit organization that advocates for domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Shannon was invited to partner with the Liberal Arts Seminar (LAR) theme about injustices, said Carrie Petr, Hansen Leadership Program director. “She’s going to visit our LAR classes as well, so this is an excellent opportunity for our students,” Petr said. Senior Kevin Anderson said he was amazed Shannon was able to achieve so much on her own. Freshman John Wehrs agreed. “She just went and ran, and it turned in to this big thing,” Wehrs said. “A lot of people could do that, but none do.”
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Res Life doing best to help students with bedbug issue Students in Burrage Hall are dealing with bedbugs. Dealing with bedbugs isn’t easy. Treatments can be expensive, inconvenient, and sometime unsuccessful. But that hasn’t stopped Residence Life from trying its best to quickly resolve the problem. Granted, early in the development of the situation Residence Life was slow to act. Those dealing with quad infestations complained that no action had been taken. One could even find fault in the hasty removal of infested items and the displacement of students that could have potentially spread the problem. But since, Residence Life Director Kevin Bollinger and Residence Life Assistant Director Sean Griffin have been extremely involved in helping students and raising awareness. Bollinger and Griffin sent several mass informative emails, emailed responses to individual questions, and went room to room to deliver moving supplies. Strong, preventative action may not have taken place right away to keep the bedbugs from spreading, but Residence Life can hardly be faulted for being as initially as uninformed as the rest of the Doane community. What is important is that Res Life is now pulling through for affected students. Res Life gave other students that were not selected to have their rooms sprayed, the option to move out. Also, it was arraigned for moving supplies and laundry facilities to be provided at no cost to students. Dealing with bedbugs isn’t fun. Yes, students don’t need the additional task of moving out. Yes, the infestation is a gross concept. But all students should be thankful for Res Life’s actions. Bedbugs are easily spread and Res Life’s actions could save the rest of campus from sharing a bed with these bloodsucking creatures. These inconvenient but through treatment actions are the best option to definitively solve the problem. Even if the result isn’t immediate, student’s appreciation should be.
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Ryan Corrigan/The Owl Canadian Mike Rousseau (right) and student Austin Dahlem work together on a feast consisting of Bolognese and garlic bread in the kitchen of "Backpackers" a hostel in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.
Hostels cheap, dangerous If you’re looking for cheap, adventurous travel where you can meet interesting people from all over the world, you can’t beat hostels. I spent last weekend at the famed beaches of Manuel Antonio. Where I surfed, or rather attempted to surf, monster waves and took in the fascinating rainforest spectacles. With sloths, lizards that can run on water, and a multiplicity of birds, the park was incredible. But my hostel experience is what stood out the most. For ten dollars per night, I lived in a ten-bed dorm room with people of different backgrounds from all over the world. All shared a common goal--travel Costa Rica. I met people from France, Nicaragua, Holland, Switzerland, Belgium, Israel and Canada. Unfortunately, one of those people did not share the common goal. The first day my friends and I met Carlos: a short, skinny Belgium man who claimed to be
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there on assignment for Lonely Planet. I mistakenly trusted him and while everyone in the dormitory was getting ready for a hike the next morning he claimed to be sick. When we left, Carlos stayed to rest. Big mistake. When we returned, several items were missing including several pairs of clothes, an iPod, and $300 in cash.
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Busy schedules cause chaos for students CALLIE COX
LIFE + LEISURE EDITOR
Class from nine to noon. Lunch. Choir practice 3 p.m. Track practice 4 p.m. Night class 6 p.m. Homework. Sleep? Does your schedule look like this nearly every day? If so, you are not alone. At Doane, students are constantly encouraged to get involved in various campus clubs and organizations. Yes, we are a liberal arts college and strive to be well-rounded individuals, but can getting involved just add more stress to a student’s
already crazy life style? Involving yourself in activities has many positive aspects. Joining a campus group or organization allows you to meet new people, make new friends, learn new information, and possibly find that something you fall in love with. I think a student can get too involved. I enjoying participating in many campus activities and meeting new people. The social aspect of each activity is probably my favorite part because I love working with people. However, being involved takes time.
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Opinion Time doesn’t seem to be a luxury that most students have. I know that time hasn’t been my friend lately and time’s buddy, stress, seems to tag along incessantly. Stress is not a new term to students. If getting homework done on time isn’t enough of a challenge, add to it the pressure to perform well in a sport, musical group, or even tutoring another student. With that mountain of extracurricular activities how does stress not come out to play?
But this isn’t a sob story about some guy who ruined our trip because that’s not the Pura Vida way of life! Instead we celebrated with a feast. The most unique part about hostels is that you instantly become part of a community and everyone’s skills are utilized. The skill most-utilized Friday night was that of Mike, a professional chef from Canada. Each of the twenty people staying at the hostel that night pitched in five dollars and was treated to a world class dinner complete with cervesas, or beers in Spanish. The dinner was the highlight of our trip. It brought everyone closer together and by the end of Sunday, everyone exchanged hugs, regretting the coming of the work-week.
I think students need to take a step back and ask themselves, “Am I biting off more than I can chew?” You might be surprised by your answer. It’s OK to not do everything. Take time for yourself, it’s usually what people call sanity. And sanity is an important thing on a college campus. I mean who wants to see their fellow students check into a psychiatric ward? Yeah, that’s what I thought. So here’s a thought for the day and break for your brain, “You are too blessed to be stressed.”
Thumbs up to the volleyball team for their win against Wesleyan Wednesday. The western fans did a great job of supporting the team.
Thumbs up to Health and Wellness Director Kelly Jirovec for helping students receive flu shots. Hopefully this kills the virus before it spreads across campus. Thumbs up to the football team for their winning streak. Hopefully we can see one more win before the much needed bye week. Thumbs up to the new junior varsity softball team. Offering a second competitive team is a great way to get more students involved in athletics. Thumbs up to seniors Derrik Castillo and Allison VanDriel for being named the 2011 homecoming duke and duchess.
AMY SCHMITT
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I am proud to be a Doane Tiger. This year's Homecoming activities and events were unbelievable - not to mention the awesome school spirit shown by all of the students. A HUGE shout-out to Doane's Student Activities Council for a flawless week of student events. From the daily lunchtime shows, royalty voting, the Pep Rally, Big Bucks Bingo, and the Parade, there was not a moment I had any doubt in your ability to get things done. None of this would have been possible without the hours of work put in by Caitlin Baker and Kelsey Schmitt. The work you ladies began this past summer truly paid off this past week. Thank you students for bringing the community of Doane together in such a positive way. LIVE Doane!
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Thumbs down to domestic violence. Hopefully the recent speakers help students understand the impact domestic violence has on those around us. Thumbs down to bedbugs. The stress and chaos from moving out and sanitizing the quads would be better avoided. Thumbs down to the increase in alcohol violations and drug violations between 2009 and 2010. Let’s hope the increases don’t continue into 2011. Thumbs down to not receiving all of the signatures to get Butler gatherings back yet. Halloween will be a lot better if we can get together and dance. Thumbs down to the end of homecoming. It’s always nice to see alumni around campus.
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iPhone fan ‘speaks’ out Tyler Weihe/The Owl The referee signals a touchdown at the homecoming football game. Doane won 43-39.
Freshmen think homecoming scores ERIN BELL
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Doane freshmen were left with mixed feelings after experiencing their first college homecoming. Freshman Dan Eddy said there were more homecoming activities to participate in at Doane than there were at his high school. Freshman Emily Bindl said that the dance was central to her high school homecomings. Eddy said he appreciated that Doane’s homecoming made more of an impact. “It’s more than just a football game and a dance,” he said. Eddy said his favorite activity was the parade and he really enjoyed seeing floats from different school organizations. “I liked it because it was a way to reach out to the community and share homecoming with them,” he said. Bindl said one of the
activities she participated in was the 5k fun run on Saturday. “It was pretty cool because I got to meet some alumni,” she said. “They talked about how Doane was however many years ago.” Even with the new activities Doane’s homecoming provided, some freshmen said they missed aspects of their high school homecomings. “I miss spirit week and dress up days,” freshman Sydney Weyers said. Weyers said she didn’t mind not having a homecoming dance, however. “I didn’t have to worry about finding a dress,” she said. Weyers said she was more involved with homecoming festivities in high school because she had fewer commitments. Freshman Grace Hartung said her busy schedule kept her from participating as well.
“I wanted to go to the parade, but I had pep band,” she said. Freshman Lacey Strenger said she didn’t know about all the activities, but would have participated if she had been better informed. She said she found the football game really exciting, though. “That was the best part,” she said. Freshman Mollie Bartlett said her favorite part of the week was the pep rally. “The pep band really got the crowd pumped up,” she said. Bartlett said she also enjoyed the skits. “They were really cool,” Bartlett said. “They made me want to join a sorority.” Hartung said she enjoyed the pep rally and liked the student body involvement. “I felt like Doane had a lot of school spirit,” Hartung said.
Facebook frustrates fans The new chat and side bar functions anger users. PARKER SLEPICKA STAFF WRITER
Changes to Facebook were made to help users feel more comfortable with the site and allow them to be more in-touch with what is going on according to All Facebook, the unofficial Facebook resource. These changes were announced and users said they were unhappy when they logged on and saw what was happening. Doane students had a similar reaction. Junior Derek Wegner said he didn’t really like the changes and felt confused. “It is going to take some getting used to,” Wegner
said. “There is too much going on.” Senior Chase Jones said he thought Facebook should have announced the changes so members could learn them over time. “It feels like I have to relearn Facebook,” Jones said. The new side bar that constantly changes when a friend makes a post or writes on someone’s wall is another reason for dislike. Junior Henry “H.D.” Sader said he liked the old version better because new posts were just on the Facebook home page. “(I don’t like) that new side bar that tells of recent activity changes constantly,” Sader said. The new Facebook chat was an additional unpopular change. It used to show only online friends, but now shows friends that are also offline as well. “Who cares about friends that are offline,” Jones said. “You can’t chat with them so
why show it?” Despite all the negative reactions, there are some things students said they liked about the new Facebook. One is that the applications that show up on the right hand side are now easily accessible. Wegner said he liked this change. “The apps seem to be more cleaned up and I can see what I might be interested in easier,” Wegner said. An appreciated change to Facebook chat shows the friends you chat with most at the top of the chat bar. Lohmeier said she was a fan of this new feature. “I like being able to go to the top of my list and chat with that person,” Junior Savannah Lohmeier said Most changes were unwelcome but Facebook is already planning future evolutions. Users can almost prepare their disapproving statuses now.
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The year wouldn’t be complete without another iPhone release. But instead of the iPhone 5, Apple released the iPhone 4S. The newest in Apple’s mobile lineup boasts a new operating system and dual-processor to make your Angry Birds sessions smoother and clearer than ever. An upgraded camera and Siri, the much talked about voice-command system, were also notable additions. I must say I’m surprised this wasn’t the iPhone 5, but then again, there aren’t enough new features to merit the name. The most notable of these new features is Siri, the femalevoiced, self-described ‘humble assistant’ that you can ask for anything, if you’ve got a Wi-Fi connection. Need a friends number, but don’t want to go through your whole contact list? Just ask Siri, and she’ll tell you. Don’t want to be late for class? Just ask Siri, and she’ll set an alarm clock for
Opinion you. Hungry, but tired of the cafeteria? Again, ask and Siri will tell you the where you can find a good meal. Did I mention it does all those things in a phonetic monotone voice? Apple also boasted the iPhone’s new camera, claiming it to be ‘the only camera you’ll ever need.’ The camera is an 8-megapixel resolution and has all new optics for maximum clarity. Now, Siri may not have told you this, but 14-megapixel digital cameras are available for a lot cheaper than the iPhone 4S. For example, the Fujifilm FinePix Ax330, which can be bought at Walmart for $69. It certainly is a good camera for a phone, but is this really something they should be boasting? If I want a good camera, I’m not going for an iPhone. But that’s not to say that I don’t like Apple products. I own an iPhone 4, and am writing this on my
17-inch MacBook Pro. It’s just that, if I want to take professional photos or videos, I’m not going to reach for my iPhone. Finally, the iPhone 4S is packed with better processors and the new IOS 5 operating system, designed to make everything you ask Siri smoother than ever before. This is something I expected for the iPhone 5. But new operating systems and technology come out all the time. It’s not really new to anyone who doesn’t follow it. The best thing that the iPhone 4S does, though, is reduces retail prices on other iPhones. Apple announced that with the release of this new model, prices of the iPhone 4 have dropped to $99, and an iPhone 3GS is free with a contract for some wireless carriers. Only one question that remains is; why isn’t this the iPhone 5? Well, perhaps you should ask Siri. *Info from Apple. com and Walmart. com
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Royalty stunned at receiving crowns What is your reaction to the bed bug infestation in Burrage Hall?
“I live on the other side of campus, so it’s not that big of a deal to me.” Ryan Ginn-Junior
“It’s really gross. I don’t want anybody at Doane to have to live that way.” JaCee Pilkington-Sophomore
Above: Homecoming Dutchess Allison Van Driel and Duke Derek Castillo stand in front of the pep rally crowd soaking in their crowning moment.
Allison Van Driel and Derrik Castillo were named homecoming royalty last Thursday night at the pep rally. Van Driel said she was shocked when she found out she had won. “I thought all candidates had a really great chance at winning,” Van Driel said. “I couldn’t believe it when it was me.” Van Driel, of Alma, NE, is
a double theater and accounting major with a minor in business administration. Her hobbies include theater and spending time with her sorority sisters. She is involved in Omega Psi Theta, Alpha Psi Omega (National Theater Honorary Society), Relay for Life, Doane Choir and Accounting Club. Van Driel said she plans on finding a finance position at a non-profit theatre after college.
performing, theatre, and writing slam poetry. Castillo is a member of Alpha Pi Epsilon and works on and offstage for the theater department. He is in four Derrick Castillo-Senior vocal performance ensembles: Doane Eventually she would like to go Choir, Double Wide, Jazz Unon to grad school. limited. He is also involved in Derrik Castillo, of Omaha, Relay for Life. is a double vocal performance He said he was very surand theater major. His hobprised to find that out he won. bies include music, writing, “I didn’t know that they
“I didn’t know that they had called my name...I was kind of shocked when everyone was looking at me and clapping.”
had called my name, because I didn’t really hear, so I was kind of shocked when everyone was looking at me and clapping,” Castillo said. “I didn’t really know what to think or say. I was just kind of standing there.” He said he has no set plans right now for after college and is trying to decide if he wants to move to the East Coast or West Coast and pursue musical theatre. The Duke and Duchess will crown their successors next year at the homecoming pep rally.
“My quad doesn’t have any, but we cleaned up so we don’t get any.” Brandon Stennis-Freshman
“It’s kind of inconvenient but I’m glad they’re taking care of it before it gets out of hand.” Natalie Kramer-Senior
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Top Right: Top Left: Sophomore Senior JerAbby Dickson emiah Saffold impersonates reaches for Michael Jacka pass at the son during football game against Mid- skits at the pep rally. land University.
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Bottom Right: The Doane Rugby Club showcases it’s float at the parade.
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THURSDAY Men’s Golf @ GPAC Championship Round 2
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Tiger football will have more on the line than a perfect season this weekend when they take on the No. 9 Mustangs. Doane will play Morningside at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sioux City, Iowa. Coach Matt Franzen said it was an important conference game for both teams. Doane is No. 1 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference and Morningside is No. 3. But Franzen said he thought Morningside had more to lose. “For Morningside, it’s a pretty important game,” Franzen said. “In order to get first place in the conference they’re going to have to win the rest of their games and they’re going to have to beat us or somebody else is going to have to beat us.” The Mustangs will host Doane for Morningside’s homecoming. Franzen said the team needed to play a good game, minimize their mistakes and play with a lot of energy going on the road. Senior Quarterback Anthony Dunn
said he thought the biggest struggle would be taking care of the football. “Their defense does a good job of forcing turnovers,” Dunn said. “In order to win the game, we’re going to have to take care of the football offensively and put our defense in better positions than we did last week.” Freshman Eric Morrison-Smith said the most intense team would come out ahead. “Both teams are really coming out strong,” Morrison-Smith said. “It’s going to be a great game, but whatever team comes out the most aggressive is going to win this game.” Franzen said he believed the Tigers had done so because of a combination of factors. “We don’t have individuals that have a personal agenda,” Franzen said. “Our players are playing for each other. Our players are playing with a lot of confidence and having a lot of fun playing right now.” A positive attitude has also benefitted the Tigers. “We’ve got a lot of seniors on the team
Softball now offers JV program
Women’s Soccer vs. Briar Cliff University 1:00 p.m. Football @ #9 Morningside University 1:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Briar Cliff University 3:15 p.m. Volleyball @ Briar Cliff University 3:00 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Rugby @ Southa Dakota State University 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
MONDAY Men’s Golf @ Southeast CC Invitational
TUESDAY TUESDAY Men’s Golf @ Southeast CC Invitational
WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Women’s Soccer vs. Hastings College 5:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Hastings College 7:15 p.m. Volleyball @ Hastings College 7:30 p.m.
this year and they’re just leading the team really well. Keeping a positive attitude is one of the biggest things. Everyone’s just excited for this year,” Smith said. Franzen also said the team didn’t focus on negatives. “When bad things happen to us we’ve rebounded quickly. We haven’t dwelled on anything negative,” he said. Dunn said he believed this game is the most important game of the season. “I’m not going to downplay it, if we win it, we could basically have the race for the GPAC title in our hands,” Dunn said. “We would hold our own destiny in that regard. It is an important game, it’s the most important game this season, but we can’t approach it any differently than we have.” But Franzen said he was approaching the game in a more relaxed manner. “Our players are kind of rolling along with the punches and we’re taking it one day at a time,” Franzen said. “Nobody expected us to be in this position at the beginning of the season. We’ll go in Saturday and see what happens.”
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Nate Knoble/The Owl Junior Susan Rollman goes for the kill over a Nebraskan Weslyan player. Doane won the match 3-0.
Volleyball gets 20th victory against NWU PARKER SLEPICKA STAFF WRITER
Doane volleyball beat Nebraska Wesleyan University in three straight sets Wednesday night. Doane was remained in control throughout most of the match and Wesleyan couldn’t keep up with. Head Coach Cindy Meyer said she was happy with the performance of the team. “We stayed aggressive all three sets, and we kept attacking,” Meyer said. The Tigers set the tempo early in the first set and maintained control the entire match. During the first set, Doane defended well against the Prairie Wolves’ attack. Doane lead the entire first set. Wesleyan attempted to make a comeback at the end of the first set with eight unanswered points. But Doane sealed the game a decisive block, winning 25-16. The second set was more of a struggle for Doane as Wesleyan found a rhythm. But a strong Tiger offense and blocking allowed Doane to rally late in the set. Sophomore Ashley Axmann closed the match with a
powerful attack. Doane took a two set lead with a 25-16 final score. The Tigers took advantage of Wesleyan’s mistakes in the third set and never let the Prairie Wolves back into the set. Doane lead the entire set with the help of a dominating power game and strong defense. The power of the third set came from junior Susan Rollman, who had several unanswered attacks. Doane took the set, and the victory, 25 to 13. The players said they were happy with the victory over rival Wesleyan. Freshman Lindsay Coffin, who had seven digs, said she felt pleased with the win and had been looking forward to playing Wesleyan. “It is good to beat a rival, they were frustrated that we were able to penetrate their blocks,” Coffin said. Junior Susan Rollman was a dominating player that led the team with 15 kills, a dig and five blocks. “The setters did a good job in putting it in a place for us to get a kill,” Rollman said. Doane’s next match will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Sioux City, Iowa against Briar Cliff University.
The Doane softball team expanded this year to include a junior varsity program and two new coaches. Head Coach Barry Mosley said there was a lot of potential this year with the expansion of the JV program. “First off, we have double the amount of girls that we’ve had and that itself brings new challenges,” Mosley said. “It also helps that we have two new coaches, so now we can really be more position specific.” The team has 32 players this year compared to 16 last year. Mosley said they recruited 18 freshmen. The Tigers hired assistant coach Tiffany Higgins, a Doane alumna who played softball from 2003 to 2006. Higgins is predominantly working with the catchers. Doane also hired assistant coach, Tori Tyson, a former University of Nebraska-Lincoln pitcher and outfielder. “It really simplifies things and makes it easier,” Mosley said. “Last year we only had two coaches, and it’s a big benefit.” Mosley said the JV team won’t start playing their own games until regular season in the spring, but for now the softball team is split equally in two teams: orange and black. “We have some freshmen playing with some varsity girls getting experience,” Mosley said. “We have some very talented players that just need to play.” Freshman shortstop Amanda Rasmussen said she was anxious to see the results of the JV program and new coaches. “I think the pitching and catching coaches will really improve the team,” Rasmussen said. “You can’t get better in a day, it’s going to take some time.” Freshman Brandy Singleton, who plays second base, said the competition would be stiff for a starting position. “We (freshmen) outweigh all the upper classmen, but it’s still going to be hard to get a spot,” Singleton said. “It will only make us better.” Mosley said that he thought the JV program would help players develop. “Even though some girls might not be happy they’re on JV, I hope they take it as a personal challenge to get better,” Mosley said. The coaching staff said they were impressed with the girls’ performance in the fall season. “Right now as the practices have progressed and the games have gone along, we’ve been evaluating the whole time,” Mosley said. “There’re a lot of great kids and it just goes beyond talent.”