Volume 146, Issue 16 by Doane Owl

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The newly found planet, 22 light-years away, has some Doane professors speculating the possibilities of life. Graphic by Tyler Weihe/The Owl

BY JAY GROTE Staff Writer The discovery of a new planet has sparked curiosity in a few of Doane’s professors. In a research paper released in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, a team of researchers led by the Carnegie Institute for Science have discovered a planet that resides in the “sweet spot” for liquid water existence. The planet is dubbed officially by the research as GJ 667Cc. The planet has a minimum mass four and a half times that of Earth. Its yearly orbit is much shorter than that of Earth’s at only 28 days. The planet is 22 light-years away and resides in the Gliese triple star system. It’s not visible from Doane because it is in the southern hemisphere

near the constellation Scorpio. Associate Professor of Physics Mark Plano Clark said the research demonstrated the breaking of a number of astronomical laws. “It wasn’t that many years ago that astronomers strongly believed that there could be no stable orbits of planets around a pair of stars,” Plano Clark said. The new planet orbits around a single star in a multi-star system. Plano Clark said the finding of this planet within such a system signified the continuous developments in astronomy. The research from the Carnegie Institute for Science shows there are multiple stars near the new planet’s host star, GJ 667C. The planet was discovered by measuring the wobble of its sun over a four year period. The in-

“It wasn’t that many years ago that astronomers strongly believed that there could be no stable orbits of planets around around a pair of stars.”

Mark Plano Clark-Associate Professor of Physicss

ternational team analyzed the data from the European Southern Observatory, the Carnegie Planet Finder Spectrograph, and the Keck Observatory, according to a Carnegie Institute article published on their web site. There are two confirmed planets, GJ 667Cb and GJ 667Cc, and a possible, but unconfirmed third, GJ 667Cd. Plano Clark said the next step in studying the planet would be to take precise measurements

with a spectrometer of the planet to confirm that water does or does not exist on GJ 667Cc. Plano Clark said that still much more is needed to be found about this planet. Plano Clark said that while the planet’s mass may be known, its size is still unknown, which affects the planet’s gravitational pull. “It depends on how far away from the center of the planet you are,” Plano Clark said. “If that planet has a much larger radius

than what we have, then you would expect that it could be about the same.” Plano Clark gave the example that while Mars is close to the same size as Earth, its mass is less than that of Earth; therefore, one would weigh less on Mars. Plano Clark said not to expect any pictures of the planet to be taken anytime soon as most of the light that would come off of GJ 667Cc is just a reflection off of the planet’s sun. Plano Clark said telescopes on earth and in space specialize in photographing stars, not planets. Despite the fact that the research released is limited, there are a few speculations that Plano Clark was willing to address. Plano Clark said it is possible

Deryl Merritt-Business Professor

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Family unites to aid professor’s recovery Staff Writer Colleagues helped lighten a Doane professor’s load this semester after he suffered a heart attack. Business Professor Deryl Merritt had a heart attack six

weeks ago, which resulted in a quintuple bypass surgery. Merritt and his wife were at their friends’ house less than 10 blocks away from a Lincoln hospital when he had the heart attack. “There were no warning signs,” Merritt said. “It just

came up and bit me.” After Merritt arrived at the hospital, he was in surgery within two hours, he said. While recuperating his colleagues agreed to take over his students and attended meetings for him. Since Merritt is the division

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Decision days bring prospective students

“It just came up and bit me.”

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the new planet could be tidally locked, or orbiting in such a way that one face of the new planet is constantly facing toward the sun. While the existence of water was not studied in the research, Geology and Meteorology Professor Brad Jakubowski said if water did exist, then storms on the new planet could be violent. Jakubowski said the atmospheric makeup of this new planet is key to determining what exactly could be going on in the water. “You would definitely have a lot of heating on the sun-ward side,” Jakubowski said. “With that you would have a lot of convectional heating of the water causing a lot of vapor to rise.”

chairman of his department, Professor Les Manns took over the position while Merritt recovers. “After he had his surgery, I stepped up and. . . he and I talked about the division chair thing,”

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The first of two Decision Weekends was held for prospective students this weekend. A total of 46 high school students registered for the opportunity to spend Sunday night on campus with a student host and attend two classes on Monday morning. Last year was the first time Doane hosted the event and it was a big success, Senior Associate Director of Admissions Kyle McMurray said. McMurray said 74 percent of the students who attended the event last year enrolled at Doane in the fall. It was such a success last year that Doane will host a second Decision Weekend March 4 and 5. McMurray said he thought it was a success because of the classroom experience.

“If a kid can get in a classroom and see what it is like, it takes some of the fear of a college classroom away from that student and he or she becomes more comfortable,” he said. The Admissions Office tried to get a wide range of classes for prospective students to attend, McMurray said. “I think we have a lot of variety and can get them in a class that is close to the area they think they are going to major in,” he said. Suzy Cochnar, coordinator of admissions visit programs, said she believed current students also played a major role in making the event successful. She said it felt more genuine for prospective students to learn about Doane from current students.

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PROFESSORS GOING Professor Runestad visits educational roots during sabbatical. BY MIMI SHIRLEY Staff Writer Returning from his semesterlong sabbatical, Associate Professor of Choral and Vocal Activities Kurt Runestad returns to Doane with high hopes and big plans. After ten years as a high school choir teacher, Runestad followed in his father’s footsteps as a college professor and joined Doane in the fall of 2004. The board approved a proposal letter application written by Runestad, and his sabbatical was granted. “I was grateful to have my proposal accepted,” Runestad said. “It was a huge blessing for me.” A sabbatical is a period of absence with pay for study, travels etc. Runestad’s sabbatical started at St. Olaf College. While at St. Olaf he was able to observe how their music department was run, as well as see a few choral performances which he found “very rewarding.” “I was able to see five or six concerts while on my sabbatical,” Runestad said. “I’m usually directing performances at Doane typically around Christ-

mas time.” “Getting time to step out of the rush of the academic year gave me time to re-energize,” Runestad said. “I felt more relaxed and thankful.” Runestad also ventured to his own alma mater, University of Iowa, where he met up with some of his past professors to tune up, to take and observe voice lessons. He was able to receive feedback for improvement from University of Iowa’s Director of Choral Activities Timothy Stalter. After receiving lessons and time, Runestad was able to transcribe and complete three arrangements that Doane choirs, such as Doublewide, will perform. In his absence Tom Trenny taught Runestad’s classes and collegiate chorale was directed by Josh Norris. “It was humbling how well things went while I was gone,” Runestad said. Knowing the choir was in good hands made it “easy to be gone.” Runestad, however, is a selfproclaimed “people junkie.”

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Philosophy Professor Monaghan will present thesis at conference. BY HANNAH BAUER Staff Writer Class is canceled this week for students taking a class with Pat Monaghan, philosophy associate professor. Monaghan will be attending the American Philosophy Association’s Central Division Conference to present his paper, “Properties and Mereological Nihilism”, which argues that a material object can be divided into infinitely smaller parts. The conference will have over 100 presentations, but few papers are accepted in relation to how many are submitted, Monaghan said. The conference will run from Tuesday to Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “It’s a kind of intense philosophical environment. It’s a workout for the mind,” Monaghan said. Each faculty member is given a $600 budget for conferences, workshops and training, and the academic departments are also allotted travel money. Academic Affairs Vice President John Burney said faculty’s individual money can roll over, and that the Faculty Involvement Commit-

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tee is granted $7000 per year to provide faculty with additional travel money. “Faculty are asked to maintain scholarship and involvement in their discipline areas,” Burney said. Monaghan said the Chicago conference’s purpose was to expose new philosophical works to the community and get feedback. Monaghan’s paper will be argued by Ohio State University’s Ben Caplan. “My paper has to do with issues in the philosophy of science,” Monaghan said. “It’s important because I think that my thesis is true, but more importantly because it upsets the assumptions about the natural world.” Freshman Brandon Rossell, who took Ethics with Monaghan in the fall and is currently enrolled in Monaghan’s Philosophy of Religion class, said he saw the value of philosophy because of his classes with Monaghan. “I walked into his class, and that method of thinking just grew on me, and the way he presented it clicked with my brain,”

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• Stories from Abroad Common Grounds 8 pm sunday • SWE Home Concert Heckman Auditorium 4:30 p.m. tuesday • International Education Fair Perry Campus Center 11 am monday • Relay Date Auction Common Grounds 7 p.m. wednesday • Zero Day Crete Campus

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Illusionist Chris Carter successfully reads minds during a performance in Common Grounds last Thursday night. Carter also did a variety of illusions and a hypnosis.

Forensics prepared to take state BY ALEX DAWSON Staff Writer

ZERO Day

The Doane College Forensics team is No. 15 in the nation and headed to the state tournament. The team will compete Saturday at the meet hosted by the University of Nebraska – Kearney. Forensics Director Dawn Bartlett said the team was in the process of “dusting off the cobwebs” with some members of the team who have not competed since October. With practice daily, forensics is an

activity that requires commitment and takes as much time as an athletic activity, Bartlett said. Since there was no division among schools, Bartlett said the competition was fierce. Sophomore Queeny Pimentel said she thought Nebraska was one of the toughest states to compete in. She said the tournament would be an opportunity to showcase some of the “crazy talent that comes out of Doane,” and success would come if the team performed like the nationally ranked team they are.

Caitie Leibman, assistant coach, said every team member would be expected to fulfil a role on the team. “We’re excited to see everyone work harder than ever to show their talent at the state meet,” she said. Leibman said she attributed recent success of the team to the dynamics. The multiple personalities on the team resulted in diversity which she said she thought pushed people out of their comfort zones and helped build a variety of strengths and events for the

team. Bartlett said she thought juniors Erik Buser and Jordan Johnson, as well as sophomore Queeny Pimentel would be stand out performers. Leibman said that making sure everything was prepared would be the key to doing well. “Our best strategy for the state tournament is to make sure every event is as polished and clean as possible,” Leibman said. “Our performances need to be strong and energetic to earn points toward a high team finish.”

Date auction raises funds for Relay BY ALYSSA BOUC Life + Leisure Editor

Graphic by Andrea Schaaf/The Owl

Doane celebrates contributions from donors that help cover costs of tuition. BY ERIN BELL Staff Writer It costs approximately $50 a minute to fund Doane, but tuition money will run out on Zero Day, Feb. 22. Zero Day is when donations from alumni, parents and friends begin to pay for Doane’s expenses. “What we want to do on that day is educate students on how important those donations are, but also to have a little fun,” Assistant Director of Advancement Tomie Curry said. On Zero Day students will be able to stop by the Perry Campus green desk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and write a thank-you note to donors, Curry said. She said students who wrote a note would get their name entered in a drawing for an iPad 2. Students can also record a video message thanking donors, which will be compiled and posted on Doane’s Alumni Facebook page, she said. Curry said students who participated in both activities would get their name entered twice in the drawing.

Gourmet cupcakes from PJ’s Baby Cakes will be handed out as well, Curry said. Senior Stacy Rundback, who has helped with Zero Day, said she thought it was important for students to be aware of the donations and be grateful for them. “I think a lot of people complain about how Doane is such an expensive college, but they don’t fully realize how much Doane does to fundraise,” Rundback said. Curry said that last fiscal year 2,903 donors gave to the college. She said that through that, Doane received $10.6 million for scholarships. “If there were no alumni, parents or friends to give money, after Feb. 22 where would the money come from?” Curry said. “You guys (students) would have to pay more money.” Director of Development Rick Blessen said he thought the event allowed students to understand other people cared about the education Doane provided to students. “Sometimes when you’re in college it feels like the weight of world is on you,” Blessen said. Blessen said he wanted students to be aware that they weren’t alone, and that others were willing to step up and help out. “There are people who have gone through this experience and have found so much value in it,” he said. “They have made a commitment to support you so you have those same opportunities.”

A date with one of Doane’s most eligible students just got easier; all you have to do is bid high. Relay For Life’s annual date auction will feature 14 Doane students at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in Common Grounds. Students will have the chance to bid money on the participants, and the highest bidders will have refreshments with their dates in the romantic setting of the Doane cafeteria. “I’m excited to be part of it,” sophomore participant Queeny Pimentel said. “It’s an activity that we can get involved in that’s relevant to people our age.” Gentry Doane, sophomore Relay for Life committee member, said most participants immediately said yes when asked if they would like to be auctioned off for a date. “I’m honored to be chosen,” freshman participant Carter Hulinsky said. “I don’t know why someone would want to auction me off, but we’ll see about that.” Doane said the committee wanted to choose a diverse group of participants. “We tried to come up with a good mix of people from the Greek community as well as a good mix of upper and lower classmen,” Doane said. The hosts of the auction are sophomore Coryelle Thomas and senior Joey Klinkacek who will read a short biography of each participant before the bidding begins. “The bios are hilarious,” Doane said. “If there’s a good turnout, it will make it that much more entertaining to have a bidding war.”

Date Auction Participants Seniors

Mitch Green, Jeremiah Saffold

Juniors

Jesse Koenig, Desiree Erickson, Caleb Hock, Brooke Segerstrom

Sophomores

Hannah Pahre, Kam Lenhart, Queeny Pimentel, Cassidy Stefka, Nathan Wragge, Lizz Bauer

Freshmen

Carter Hulinsky, Krista Couton Doane said all of the money earned will go to Relay For Life. If a bidder is already on a Relay For Life team, the money he bids will count toward his team. “As college kids this event shows that we can still do something,” Pimentel said. “Doing something as simple as showing up to the auction and getting all your friends to get a collection together can help a good cause.” Hulinsky said he hoped for a bid of triple or quadruple digits. “Maybe the love of my life will bid on me,” Hulinsky said. “That would be a sweet story to tell my kids down the road.” Pimentel, Hulinsky and Doane all said they hoped for a big crowd. “I hope it’s packed,” Pimentel said. “We might not go on an extravagant date to Paris on a boat, but it’s for a good cause.”

“Maybe the love of my life will bid on me. That would be a sweet story to tell my kids down the road.” Carter Hulinsky-Freshman

“We might not go on an extravagant date to Paris on a boat, but it’s for a good cause.”

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from p. 1 MERRITT Manns said. “We have to keep his work load down. I think that’s really the key.” Manns drove Merritt to Doane from Lincoln the first two weeks of the semester, but he wasn’t the only one who had helped out. Professor Kathleen Zumpfe said she asked Merritt how she could help every day. “We try to be as much of a family as we can at Doane,” Zumpfe said. “When somebody gets sick, that affects the whole family.” Merritt said President Jacque Carter and Academic Affairs Vice President John Burney visited him while he recovered. Zumpfe said she and Accounting Professor Kathy Springer checked up on Merritt and his wife. Vincent Le, adjunct finance professor, drove Merritt back to Lincoln after Merritt taught his classes.

Merritt said he would drive to campus from now on, and he could work half time or until he got tired. His only stipulation was to do a cardio workout every day, he said. Manns, Merritt and Zumpfe all said they felt Doane was a community, and the support shown after Merritt’s heart attack helped showcase it. History Professor Kim Jarvis said she was originally going to teach at Doane for one year but decided to stay, partly because she felt like part of the Doane community right away. “Doane really stood out as being very welcoming,” Jarvis said. “That definitely played a role in why I wanted to stay.” Manns said he felt the caring community of Doane existed for students, staff and faculty alike. “When Les (Manns) talks to prospective students, he uses the Mastercard example,” Merritt said. “The relationships: priceless.”

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- IN BRIEF False alarm wakes up students in Hansen and gives Residence Life ideas for improvements in protocol

Professor Mark Plano Clark explains the history of the Boswell Observatory last Monday.

from p. 1 SUPEREARTH Jakubowski said this would create very humid conditions on the sun-facing side while the dark side would be extremely cold with liquid forming near the poles of the planet. Differences in atmospheric pressure would also be a factor of the planet. Jakubowski said the consistent heating the convection could result in storms along the light-dark disk and near the poles. Moving toward the poles, the possibility of cyclonic type weather would increase. “With the more drastic contrast of warm air versus cold air, that would definitely lend itself to having a very explosive weather systems,” Jakubowski said. Jakubowski said life could be possible on the planet despite the extreme conditions. “If they have sunlight and liquid water there could be a very possibility of life,” Jakubowski

from p. 1 DECISION DAY “It’s like the car salesman versus someone who drives the car every day and knows the ins and outs,” Cochnar said. Sophomore Megan Hanna, who hosted a student for Decision Weekend, said she thought getting a first-hand experience of campus helped students make their college decision.

said. “Possibly closer toward the poles where you wouldn’t have the extremes.” While life on such a different planet seems impossible to us, both Plano Clark and Jakubowski reminded about research being conducted in the Antartic. Jakubowski said the reaching of Lake Vostok in Antartica could tell us about the formation of life on our own planet and on others. Plano Clark also said if life was found in the dark extreme cold of Lake Vostok, we could better understand how life may exist on planets with little sunlight, particularly one with sunlight on only one side. Both Plano Clark and Jakubowski seemed interested in the new findings, and agree much more research needs to be done. While the research is exciting, the fact that this find is just one of many new planets may require us as humans to rethink our loneliness in the universe, or even the galaxy.

“One of the big reasons I came (to Doane) was staying on campus for Doane Vocal Festival and getting a feel for what people are like,” she said. Vice President for Admissions Joel Weyand said many colleges hosted weekends called Admitted Student Days for students who had decided on the college they would attend, but that didn’t appeal to him.

“I wanted to use it (Decision Weekend) as a time for students who are leaning towards us, but want to solidify that Doane is the place they want to be,” Weyand said. “If you visit a college and don’t have access to the social environment or classroom experience, do you really know enough about that school (to make a decision)?” Weyand said Doane will continue to host the event because of campus involvement. “We didn’t yield 74 percent because of what we (the Admissions Office) did,” he said. “We yielded 74 percent because the students created a great experience in the residence halls, and our faculty created a great experience in the classroom.”

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Residents of Hansen were awaken at 3:30 a.m. Sunday by the fire alarms. The building was evacuated, and students were escorted to the Sheldon Lobby until the fire department gave the ‘all clear.’ The alarms rang due to a mechanical issue, according to Safety Administrator Cameron Loos. While many students immediately posted their displeasure on Facebook and Twitter, some students didn’t even wake up during the alarm or evacuation. “The protocol [for fire alarms] is currently being reviewed,” Residence Life Director Kevin Bollinger said. Residence Life is looking into changes they can make ensure everyone is out of the building quickly. Possible changes include checking each room, raising the volume of the sirens and/ or changing the locations of the sirens. The current procedure is to just get everyone outside of the building and wait for the fire department to give the ‘all clear.’ Associate Dean of Student Leadership Russ Hewitt said the fire systems were checked every year, and the smoke detectors were checked during every break. Hewitt also reported there will be tests of the alarms in the near future to ensure they are loud and to verify they [the sirens] are placed in the best possible spots.

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“I missed the students. A lot. And the faculty…I appreciate my job,” he said. Runestad was missed, as well. “When it comes to an ensemble, you get really attached,” sophomore Angeline Dai said. “When your leader is gone it’s scary to think what it’s going to be like without him in day to day rehearsal.” Students, like Runestad, found comfort in Trenney. “As soon as I found out it was Tom, I wasn’t worried anymore,” Dai said. “We all know how dedicated he is. It was a new experience working with Tom. It was nice getting another viewpoint on how to look at music.” “It was an experience I’ll never forget,” sophomore Sean Johnson said. “Tom and Dr. Runestad have completely different styles. For example, Dr. Runestad is very precise with the beat while directing, whereas Tom danced and went with the flow. We followed Tom’s dancing.” “Dr. Runestad seems a lot more excited,” Johnson said. “He (Runestad) has always been appreciative, but it gave him time to come back and appreciate two times more.” “You can tell he’s (Runestad) really pumped,” Dai said. “You can tell by the look on his face that he is ready to try a bunch of new things, that he’s learned and that he missed us really bad; and we’ve missed him. A lot.”

from p. 1 MONAGHAN Rossell said. “I’m starting to narrow down majors, and philosophy’s definitely one of my options now.” For Rossell and other students, having a professor with an updated knowledge of his subject is engaging. “It seems like he’s very ‘with’ the modern, up-and-coming philosophy,” Rossell said. “He got me interested; I know that much. I definitely think he knows what he’s doing.”

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Faculty shows support for one another Business, English departments live Doane mission statement. The support systems found around campus recently can teach us important life lessons outside of the classroom. In the business department, faculty members are sharing the workload as Business Professor Deryl Merritt recovers from a heart attack. In the English department, English Professor Brad Johnson spent the first few classes in Minnesota visiting his ill father. Faculty members in that department also helped cover his classes. During finals week of the fall semester, the business department faculty members also covered for Business Professor Wendy Hind as she spent time with her son, who was in the hospital. This sense of giving is something that should come naturally to the Doane community. If it doesn’t come naturally, it’s a characteristic we should all attempt to gain. On a small campus like Doane, it’s not unusual to walk along the path and know many of the faces walking by. What is unusual is to walk along the path and not acknowledge those you know. The Doane mission statement involves four main parts; leadership, inquiry, values and engagement. All four of those missions are currently displayed in the faculty community. Leadership: Since Merritt is the head of the business department, Economics Professor Les Manns has been filling in for some of the department tasks. Johnson is in charge of teaching the capstone class this semester for senior English majors; in his absence, the seniors were taught by various members of the English faculty. Inquiry: Business Professor Kathleen Zumpfe, as well as other faculty members, are consistently asking Merritt, Johnson and Hind if they need any assistance. Many members of the faculty have taken the time to acquire information about courses they normally do not teach; information that they may have to recall from years past when they attended undergraduate school. Values: Members of the business and English departments obviously value their coworkers. They see Merritt, Johnson and Hind as members of their team and family, rather than just people with offices down the hall. Students should make an effort to start valuing each other and those around us as well. Instead of ignoring another student in class or on the path, make an effort to say hello. Value the thoughts and opinions of others; agreeing isn’t required, but listening and understanding should be. Engagement: The best part about the faculty members helping those in need is that they’re actually helping them. They aren’t just offering the help and walking away, but they are making an effort to complete the tasks. This is something many of us can learn from; we all have manners and generosity, but it’s only when we do something about it that the generosity has meaning. Although the business and English faculty members are making changes to their schedules and going out of their way to help out professors in need, every little effort counts. Instead of ignoring someone walking by or judging someone for sharing an opinion in class, take a moment to put yourself in his or her shoes. If we don’t take make an effort to value others on this campus, we won’t get very far.

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Recycling bins around campus are usually filled with paper. Efforts to reduce paper waste will create a healthier Earth.

Paper consumption too high to handle Extra printing is costly and unnecessary. Too many times I’ve witnessed students using the recycle bin as an excuse to print unnecessary documents. Unfortunately, that is not how it works. The key to reducing our environmental footprint is reducing our consumption and this means printing only necessary documents and using double sided printing. This week I hope to give you some facts and tips that may help you think twice before printing. The recycling process begins at the bin. From there it is taken to a sorting facility in Lincoln, where it is separated and compressed into a variety of categories including office paper, magazines, newspaper and cardboard. Finally, it is shipped to a paper mill. At the mill, the paper goes through a screening, cleaning

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and ink removal. To remove the ink, the paper is mechanically agitated in a water bath and bleached with chlorine or a variety of peroxides or hydrosulfites until it becomes a milky white pulp solution. At this stage it is turned into paper again. Recycling one sheet of paper does not translate to creating a new sheet. According to Pablo Paster, an Energy and Sustainability Management consultant at Hara Software, paper degrades in quality each time it is recycled and can only be processed four to six times. When you purchase 100 percent recycled paper, it means the pa-

per has only gone through the recycling process once or twice. Recycling is also very energy intensive. According to Warring Springs Laboratory, recycling only cuts down on carbon dioxide emissions by 28-78 percent, and making paper is energy intensive. In fact, it is the fifth highest energy consuming industry and consumes the most water of any industry, about 12,000 gallons per ton of paper. Recycling is not a solution, it is a mitigation. If students make an effort to reduce wasted paper, fewer trees will need to be cut down, creating a cleaner planet Earth.

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1. Determine if printing the document is really necessary. 2. If printing an Internet document, look for a print all link or icon that will take out unnecessary adds and other pieces. 3. To print double sided documents in the library, click on properties in the print menu, then click two-sided booklet printing. 4. Inform your peers on how to reduce their consumption.

Disrespect, sensitivity fill campus Student sees lack of respect from others.

Since when has our society become so sensitive and worried about what everyone thinks? The most recent printing of the Doane Owl sent me over the edge on this subject. I conceive it to be an issue within both our generation and society here at Doane College. In a recent column, Mimi Shirley wrote an article where students complained about other students wearing pajama pants to class. A quote was; “It’s

- LETTER TO THE EDITOR a little bothersome for me. It’s not something I like to see people in.” Here is a question for ya: Who the heck cares what someone wears to class? Why are you letting something like pajama pants distract you? Get real. In another article, a freshman here at Doane wrote about how he was not satisfied with the Doane Maintenance Department’s clearing of the walkways. I wonder; does this student realize that we got over 12 inches of snow dumped on our campus in one day? Additionally, it was

a SATURDAY. These people do not work on Saturdays. They have lives outside of making lives easier for us. They came in on Saturday AND Sunday to make sure that our parking lots were clear and sidewalks made accessible. These great people get no recognition for the hard work they do and get loads of crap from people like this guy when something is not perfect. Get off your high horse. I promise for this article, this is my last complaint. People need to not be so sensitive to

the outside world. This is the real world where not everything will go your way. Get used to it. It’s only going to get harder. We don’t need to get on Facebook and listen to you complain how someone said something (which was probably true) to you, and how it completely ruined your day. I’m not a complete insensitive a-hole. I know there are some terrible people out there who do some awful things. These aren’t the things I am referring to. I miss the days where we played kick ball, and yes, someone was actually picked last. I know. Crazy. Sincerely, Jack Dennis

Thumbs up to Decision Weekend for giving prospective students an opportunity to experience the Doane College experience first hand. Hopefully we have a success rate from the event similar to last year.

Thumbs down to the resignation of Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach Paul Harvey. It is sad to see you go, but we wish you the best in your future endeavors.

Thumbs up to Samantha Ware for representing Doane College in major theatre productions around the United States.

Thumbs down to the fire alarm malfunction that caused Hansen Hall residents to evacuate the building at 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Loud fire alarms are not the best way to interrupt beauty sleep.

Thumbs up to Associate Professor of Choral and Vocal Activities Kurt Runestad on his high goals after his return from sabbatical.

The Doane Owl is published weekly at The Crete News under the authority of the Doane College Student Media Advisory Board. Circulation 1,000. Single copies are free to Doane students, faculty and staff. Subscriptions cost $30 per year.

Thumbs up to Philosophy Professor Pat Monaghan for representing Doane at the American Philosophy Association’s Central Division Conference.

The Doane Owl welcomes signed Letters to the Editor of 350 words or fewer. All submissions are due by 4 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication. Submissions should be addressed to the editor and sent to the Doane Owl through campus mail, placed in the box outside of Gaylord 130 or emailed to owl@doane.edu. A hard copy of the letter must be signed in the presence of the Editor-in-Chief by 7 p.m. Wednesday. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions for length and content.

Thumbs up to Doane Forensics in their upcoming state tournament. We wish you the best of luck as you begin your journey toward another successful season.

Thumbs down to Zero Day coming sooner this year than last. The more expensive Doane costs, the more we’ll have to rely on donations from others because students can’t afford it.

Thumbs down to the increase in number of alcohol and drug related crimes in the past three years. Hopefully the 2011 numbers show a reduction in those categories. Thumbs down to the injury of indoor and outdoor female track athlete of the year Jill Ourada. We wish you the best of luck in your recovery.

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Snow removal long process for maintenance BY TYLER WEIHE Managing Editor While many were sleeping in two weekends ago during the eight-inch pile up, some people were up ear-

ly, working 14 to 19 hours to take care of the snow. Brian Flesner, assistant director of facilities operations, said when there is a predicted

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snow fall, the grounds crew prepares a day or two leading up to it. On a typical snow fall there is one to six inches, and the decision to start is based on what time the snow falls Flesner. “We get all the equipment ready,” Flesner said, “and we usually start anywhere from three to six a.m.” Flesner said by 3:30 a.m. the grounds crew had three trucks with snow plows pushing snow, and by four a.m. they had two bobcats helping. They also have two John Deer tractors with broom attachments that had issues clearing the paths. Flesner said the ground wasn’t frozen, so it melted the snow creating a wet mixture that jammed the broom. “What a broom can do in an hour, the bobcats do in three to four hours,” Flesner said. Flesner said when they can’t reach the snow with the plows, they have to clear it by hand. They use snow blowers

“Literally took us four days to have a handle on it (the snow). We have to clear paths and do so throughout the day. It’s a repetitive process.” Brian Flesner-Assistant Director of Facilities Operations and shovels to clear paths, stairs and sidewalks. “On average we have anywhere from five to 10 people on the ground shoveling,” Flesner said. “It’s probably the worst (clearing the snow).” While snow removal sounds simple, it can be dangerous. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 16,500 people were treated in a hospital emergency room for injuries that happened while shoveling or removing ice and snow manually. When it comes to snow blowers, more than 6,000 people were injured, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. During the past snow storm, some employees were snowed in and couldn’t help clear the snow Saturday morning. “Only seven people were

working on Saturday, out of the 12,” Flesner said. Flesner said a typical one-totwo inches takes about a day to have control of the snow. “Literally took us four days to have a handle on it,” Flesner said. “We have to clear paths and do so throughout the day. It’s a repetitive process.” With the unfrozen ground and the melting snow, the aftermath of a big snow storm can create some fixable problems. Flesner said the Bobcats were consistently moving snow out of parking lots and may have ran into curbs or tore up some grass. Doug Lillie, manger of maintenance services, said they were scooping snow off roofs to prevent minor ceiling leaks yesterday. The melting snow can cause minor damage to ceiling tiles that are easily replaced.

Are leggings pants? Students describe best, worst Valentine’s dates

The fashion trend isn’t approved by everyone. BY ALYSSA BOUC Life + Leisure Editor

“I don’t mind them when they’re under a skirt, but they don’t count as pants.”

Tracy Guy-Junior

“No, they’re not pants...but they are awesome.”

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“No, because they’re cold.”

Bekah Ehly-Junior

“No, because they are too casual and don’t have the same characteristics as jeans.”

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“No, they are leggings, not pants.”

Kalli Brannagan-Sophomore

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“I think they are pants because they cover your legs.”

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“I think they’re pants. Besides, they look a lot better on girls than sweatpants do.”

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“They are because they cover your legs without going against dress code.”

This year, I got a phone call from my boyfriend telling me that my car was being towed. I didn’t believe him at all and asked him if it was just a ploy to get me to come outside. He awkwardly denied it, so I went outside anyways. My car was covered in sticky notes with little sayings about why he loved me. He wrote about everything from the smell of my hair to my smile. This year, my boyfriend and I decided to get tattoos together. We originally thought about getting them on our left ring fingers, but the tattoo artist thought it would fade really fast. So we got half hearts tattooed on our left wrists so that when we put them together, it makes a full heart.

“Leggings are pants because even though they can be worn with other things such as a skirt or shorts, they can be warn by themselves as if they are pants; they are a universal clothing item.”

Lizzie Sather-Freshman

In high school, a guy and I had been dating for over three years. On Valentine’s Day his senior year, he invited me over for a movie. When I got there, he told me there were flowers (his mom bought) on the counter that I could have if I wanted. When I came back, he informed me he was going to a party with his friends. On his way out of the house, he nonchalantly told me he was going to start seeing other people and that I should probably head home. This year’s Valentine’s Day was probably my worst. I have spent the holiday with my girlfriend for the past three years. I have never really been through a Valentine’s Day solo. I was a little jealous of everyone who had someone special.

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Last year on Valentine’s Day, my boyfriend and I decided to skip all our classes and spend the day watching our favorite movies. We agreed not to do gifts, but when I woke up, the first thing I saw was a dozen roses and a box of my favorite chocolates. As if that wasn’t enough, he gave me a promise ring that had our initials engraved on the inside. We didn’t end up staying together, but it definitely is a good memory. One year, my boyfriend, who is an art major, walked into the cafeteria and gave me a three-foot tall rose. It was hand-made out of paper. The flower was even orange, my favorite color. I was mortified, but couldn’t stop smiling all day.

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Ware shines her light on stage BY CORYELLE THOMAS Staff Writer A strong light filters down from a tall ceiling, engulfing a figure in its path, displaying actress, singer and Doane College student Samantha Marie Ware. That is the image thousands of people witnessed as Ware graced the stage in Las Vegas, Nev., during her tour with “Lion King,” but that light will only get brighter as Ware prepares for the lead female role in the National Tour of “The Book of Mormon.” “I can’t really go much into detail about ‘The Book of Mormon,’” Ware said. “All I can say is that I am more than excited to get back to the stage.” The National Tour will kick off in August in Denver, Colo. Despite the most recent role as the lead female in “The Book of Mormon,” Ware’s success began with high school and collegiate theatre. Other than fantastic performances throughout her high school career and with the Doane theatre department, Ware launched into show business with Padgett Productions in Kansas City, Miss. where she played MiMi in “RENT” and then Velma in “CHICAGO.” Ware received even better news after attending casting calls for Disney’s the “Lion King.” The role of Nala became hers, and she took to the stage. Ware said she was very grateful for the opportunities she has had.

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“It feels more than amazing to accomplish your dreams after so many people had told me it is nearly impossible to do what I do now,” Ware said. “I am more than blessed and happy to say I’m living my dream every day.” Ware is a Theatre and Vocal Performance double major and intends to maintain classes when she can if she is not busy with a show. Senior Derrik Castillo, a friend of Ware’s, said he was supportive of her accomplishments. “I remember being in ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ here on campus with Sammie (Ware) thinking that she would do big things someday, so I’m really excited to see where she is now,” Castillo said. Ware is 21 years old and has already graced a Las Vegas stage, lived out of state to honor various other roles, and worked with countless individuals in the show business. While most students are dragging themselves to class and scrambling to find notes, Ware continues to reach more goals and keep a level head. In ten years, Ware said she hoped to be married with kids, living in Los Angeles, Calif., and working every day of the week, if she could. She said she would also like to direct a movie and star in one in return. With the accomplishments she has made so far, there does not seem to be anything stopping Ware from reaching any other goal she may set for herself. “She’s pretty much a rock star,” senior Kaitlin Haller said.

“Yes, because I’m excited to be in a sisterhood of comfort and closeness.” Katrina Wulf-Freshman

“Yes, a lot of my friends are.” Courtesy Photo/Samantha Ware

Tanner Clark-Freshman

Samantha Ware poses on stage while playing Nala in the “Lion King.”

Greek groups hosts first rush parties Students attend rush parties to get a feel for Greek life. BY ALYSSA BOUC Life + Leisure Editor Greek is the new language spoken on campus in recent weeks. No, there is no new language credit being offered, but rush season has begun with the seven Greek organizations hosting their first rush parties. All students eligible to rush were invited to check out what each Greek group had to offer. “The purpose of the first rush parties are for students to get a feel for the groups,” Greek Life Advisor Megan Failor said. “They’ll have the

opportunity to learn more about the groups and see if it’s something they’re interested in.” She encouraged students to attend all of the first rush parties because each of the groups had something unique to offer. “You might go in thinking you have your mind made up, but it’s always good to see the different perspectives,” Failor said. Freshman Marissa Merithew said she is only attending two of the parties. “From what I’ve heard from others, I feel like I’d fit in better with two particular groups,” Merithew said. Sophomore Brooke Burianek, a member of Gamma Phi Iota, also encouraged freshmen to check out all of the groups. “I wasn’t sure if I was going to rush until the last minute last year,” Burianek said. “It would have been cool to check out all of the groups.”

She said she’s glad she decided to join the Greek system because of the group bond and strong alumni ties. “You have the bond with everyone who is Greek,” she said. “I definitely wouldn’t know as many people as I do.” Despite the benefits of going Greek, some students are content without attending the first rush parties. “I feel like I have a lot of stuff on my plate school-wise,” freshman Daniel Eddy said. “I already have a social group that I’m in right now called rugby.” Eddy said every student should find a social group they are comfortable with, and for some that may mean a Greek group. Failor said students who attend the parties don’t have to rush. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions,” Failor said. “The more knowledgeable you are, the better your experience will be.”

“No, I don’t see the need to.” Sean Callagan-Freshman

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“I already have a social group that I’m in “No, sororities right now called rugby.” just aren’t for me.” Daniel Eddy-Freshman

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Doane dominates during Pink Out BY RICHARD CREEGER Sports Editor The stands were covered in pink, and so were the players as they dedicated this game to a night of fighting against cancer. Doane fought during the game themselves, taking advantage of multiple Nebraska Wesleyan turnovers, resulting in a 82-63 win last night. The Tigers improved their record to 13-11 overall. Doane scored 27 points off turnovers, while NWU was only able to manage two points off of Doane’s turnovers. Head Coach Tracee Fairbanks said the turnover category was huge in this game. “We only had 13 turnovers, and we’ve been in and above 25 for probably the last 10 games in a row,” Fairbanks said. “So to have only 13 turnovers was huge for us and the score is indicative of that.” Senior forward Madara Upeniece , who scored 18 points, said their team wasn’t surprised with anything NWU threw at them. "Nothing really surprised us. We were prepared,” Upeniece said. “We always come out ready to win, and we play to win.” Upeniece said it was the defense that kept them in

this game and credited senior guard Cheryl Braithwait for coming up big. “Our defense and steals were a big part of the game,” Upeniece said. Fairbanks agreed by saying Cheryl was a huge part of winning the turnover battle. “The other thing that is nice, and Cheryl was huge for this,” Fairbanks said. “Of their 18 turnovers, 11 of them were steals.” Freshman forward Hannah Dostal also gave credit to Braithwait for coming up big on the defensive end. “Cheryl Braithwait really brought her effort to the defensive end of the game,” Dostal said. Braithwait leads the Great Plains Athletic Conference steals with 65. Dostal said the game went as expected for the Tigers. “They stayed with us a lot longer than our last game,” Dostal said. “ It was pretty close all through the first half, with Doane keeping a slight lead.” In the second half, Upeniece went on a scoring run, helping pull the Tigers away. Upeniece said it was her teammates who made all the plays. "My teammates made great passes,” Upeniece said. “I just put the ball in.” The Tigers’ next game is against Dordt College at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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Doane’s women’s basketball team huddles before their game against Nebraska Wesleyan University. Doane won the game 82-63.

Despite their fight, Tigers lose BY KEVIN ANDERSON Staff Writer

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Senior Bryan Meyer goes up for a lay up during Doane’s game against Nebraska Wesleyan University. Doane lost 67-61.

Victory slipped away from the Tigers Wednesday night against Nebraska Wesleyan University, 67-61. The end of the game was close, leaving the crowd and players drained, but Head Coach Ian Brown said the game was decided before that. “Sometimes in those close games, people think that things are decided in the last five minutes,” Brown said. “But in a possession game like tonight we put ourselves behind the eight-ball in the first half.” By the end of the first half, NWU already led, 33-24. “We dug a hole we just couldn’t climb out of,” senior forward Bryan Meyer said. “When we made a mistake, they took the opportunity and scored on it.” One mistake that took its toll was Doane’s lack of three-point shots. While the men’s team has had a good season for three-pointers, that night they only made one of the eleven attempted. Wesleyan, however, came out with twelve points from three-pointers, a greater difference than the final score. The final five minutes of the game had the Doane audience out of their seats and cheering. The gap between the teams’ scores wavered to the point where Wesleyan only had a three point lead. The fans screamed, the coaches paced and the

“We dug a hole we just couldn’t climb out of.” Bryan Meyer-Senior

teams battled back and fourth down to the last minute. With just seconds left on the clock, Joshua Riser scored two free-throws and soon after stole the ball to score another two, making it 63-59. After that, both teams scored again, furiously storming the basket. The game ended with the Prairie Wolves getting a final free-throw by Wesleyan, cementing the final score 67-61. “It all came down to free-throws,” senior forward Andy Morris said. “They made theirs, and we didn’t make ours.” The game fell on senior recognition night, and even though the game was lost, the crowd had the right spirit. “Even though we didn’t get the ‘W’,” Morris said. “It was great having all the fan support, and we hope to see them pack the house for our last game.” After the game, Brown also credited the seniors. “The seniors have given a lot to this basketball program,” he said. “And to Doane as a whole.”

Cheerleading team places No. 2 at Regional Competition. The Doane Tigers Cheer and Dance teams competed in the NAIA Midwest Regional Championships on Saturday. In the All-Women’s Cheer Division, the Tigers brought home second place, receiving 72 out of a possible 100 points. They placed behind Missouri Baptist, who took first, and ahead of Grand View University, who took third. In the Large Group Dance Division, Doane took third, scoring 91 points out of a possible 120. They placed behind St. Ambrose University, who took first, and Grand View University, who took second. This is the second year that the Tigers have competed at the regional level. Last year, the Cheer team won their division while Dance took fourth.

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Baseball @ Manhattan Chrisian College 1:30 & 4 p.m.

Women’s Basketball @ GPAC First Round TBA

Baseball @ Oklahoma Baptist University 1 & 3:30 p.m.

Baseball @ St. Gregory’s University 12 & 2:30 p.m.

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Soccer teams can’t score coach BY AUSTIN BENSON Staff Writer After a mere three weeks with the team, Soccer Head Coach Paul Harvey has resigned. Harvey joined the program on Jan. 24 after the resignation of former Head Coach Greg Jarosik. On Monday morning, Athletic Director Greg Heier received a letter from Harvey, which stated that he would be resigning immediately. Heier said the letter contained information about Harvey’s wife and her worsening illness. “He cited that his wife was having health issues that became worse during the three weeks after accepting the position,” Heier said. When members of the soccer teams found out they were once again without a coach, they responded with maturity and understanding. Sophomore Goalkeeper Kelsey Stark said the team took leadership upon itself. “All this uncertainty has made the upperclassmen step up as leaders, and we have come together as a team,” Stark said. “We don’t have a coach, but we have already made plans to play soccer. If it’s cold we will play inside, and when it warms up we will be on the field.” Junior Defender Alex Reynolds said he understood the coach had responsibilities to take care of but was upset with the situation at hand.

Track and Field’s top female athlete out for rest of season BY MIMI SHIRLEY Staff Writer Conference record holder, Sanderson prize winner, indoor and outdoor female track athlete of the year and pentathlon and heptathlon female All American junior Jill Ourada will not compete for the rest of the season. Ourada was injured at Saturday’s track meet at Concordia University. Her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is torn. Her lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is also damaged, but still in tact. She will need surgery to correct the torn ligaments. She will not return to the track for the rest of the season. “It’s weird; you see people, and you think ‘it wont happen to me’ and now, here I am,” Ourada said. Saturday’s meet was her first in a while because Ourada had just recovered from a previous injury. Track Assistant Coach Brad Jenny said he was glad to see Ourada back on the track. “I was happy for her because she was so ready for Saturday,” Jenny said. She injured the ligaments during warm ups for the long jump by landing stiff-heeled into the sand pit. Ourada got a magnetic resonance image (MRI) of her knee Tuesday. She finds out official results today. Although she will not compete again this spring, Ourada said she planned to be ready for competition again in the fall. “I’ve accepted the fact that I’m out for the rest of the season,” Ourada said. “We are already planning on rehab over the summer, so I will gain enough

strength for cross-country in the fall.” Track Head Coach Ed Fye said he knew Ourada still wanted what was best for the team. “The first two things out of her mouth (after her injury) were one: this gives her time to study,” Fye said. “Two is that she still wants to win conference. We have to win conference.” Although Ourada was female athlete of the year last season, Fye said he expected the women’s team to perform well. “She’s the woman athlete of the year. In our program we teach and preach to step up as a family during difficult times. Jill (Ourada) knows the students (teammates) will act and perform on that.” While Ourada is on crutches, her roommates said they were taking turns to take care of her. Junior Jamie Gabel, one of Ourada’s roommates, said she knew Ourada would be supportive of the track team through her injury. “Jill is all about her team,” junior Jamie Gabel said. “She wants them to do well. She can’t compete with them, but she will still be there every step of the way.” Gabel said she knew Ourada would be back to compete as soon as she could. “Jill (Ourada) is hardworking and knows what she can do, and she’s going to do it,” Gabel said. Jenny said he looked forward to watching Ourada compete in the future. “She’ll be back next season, better, stronger,” Jenny said. “It’s part of athletics, though; the only way to stay injury-free is to not do anything.”

“All this uncertainty has made the upperclassmen step up as leaders, and we have come together as a team.” Kelsey Stark-Sophomore

“I completely understand him going to take care of his family, but it is rough losing our second coach since the season came to a close,” Reynolds said. Reynolds said the team still had unity without a coach. “Fortunately we have a good group of guys who will come together by the time fall rolls around,” Reynolds said. Heier said the Athletic Department was taking the proper steps to hire a new coach. “We are currently discussing the opportunity with those who were interviewed earlier in the process,” Heier said. Stark said the teams were questioning what the season would have been like with Harvey on the sidelines. “It is kind of bittersweet,” Stark said. “Both teams could have been really competitive with his leadership. We felt a type of security knowing that we had a coach again.”

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All he does is Lin-Lin-Lin BY RICHARD CREEGER Sports Editor

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Junior Jill Ourada was a strong member of the Doane’s track team. She will not be competeing in the GPAC championship due to a torn ACL.

Lin-sanity. All I do is Lin Lin Lin. Lin-tastic. You have heard all these terms, but do you really understand what they mean? It all comes down to one person, one basketball player. Jeremy Lin. It’s almost possible to make the argument that he has become more popular then Tim Tebow and Tebow-mania. The best part? He wasn’t even drafted. Since he has become the starting point guard for the Knicks, Lin as been ‘unbe-lin-able.” The Knicks are an astonishing 6-0 , including a win over the Lakers, with Lin starting at point guard, averaging 23 points a game, seven assists per game and four rebounds a game; while doing it without the team’s two all stars on the floor. His jersey has become the top seller in the NBA in the last week. Lin also has earned Eastern Conference Player of the week honors, beating out names such as Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Derrick Rose and Dwight Howard. When it comes down to it, all he does is Lin, Lin, Lin. There are ‘experts’ out there who have said the whole Lin excitement is just a phase, and that it won’t last when Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire are fully healthy again, but I happen to think they are wrong. When you have great point guards such as Steve Nash tweeting about your skills, and how you control the game, there is something special there. Lin is a point guard who can pass, score and lead. All three things are things you want in your starting point guard. I encourage you all to watch this Sunday as the Knicks take on the Dallas Mavericks on national television, and notice how all the eyes are on Lin, not Dirk Nowitzki. This is for good reason, too. Watch this kid play, and trust me you won’t regret it. He is Lin-tastic.