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Quad rally causes gathering ban Ban divides student body.

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Football goes 3-0 first time in 14 years

HANNAH BAUER STAFF WRITER

Doane’s campus remains divided after the recently announced ban on Butler gatherings.

In reaction to the divide, Student Congress will hold an open forum meeting at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Perry Board Room where students’ opinions can be voiced.

The video of the Quad gathering from the Safety Administrator’s uniform camera will also be shown.

Tuesday, the Student Leadership Office sent

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The Doane College football team gained momentum and the No. 21 spot after starting the season with its first 3-0 start since 1998.

Team members aren’t the only ones excited about their success. Doane fans stayed to cheer after the Tigers defeated No. 16 Iowa Northwestern 20-8 Saturday.

“Everyone was ready to cheer and it was easy to get the crowd going,” senior cheerleader Sarah Merithew said.

“The difference between this year and years past is the level of confidence,” Head Coach Matt Franzen said.

The Tigers defeated Briar Cliff University and Dakota State University early in the season. In the past, they faced tougher opponents.

Senior Captain Jeremiah Saffold said it was good to gain confidence at the beginning of the season and that the team understood their upcoming challenges. see

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Students go door to door for signatures.

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SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

CASSIDY STEFKA

MULTIMEDIA COORDINATOR

Erik Dutcher/The Owl Sophomore Luke Reiff (right) has Ashley Rolf sign a form, which states that Doane College’s rights and responsibilities are understood by students in an effort to relieve the ban on Butler gatherings.

Wednesday evening, a group of students collected more than 400 student signatures in hopes of ending the ban on Butler gatherings.

Their goal was to raise the needed 660 signatures for the Student Congress meeting at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Perry Board Room, sophomore Coryelle Thomas said.

Leading the movement were Thomas and sophomore Luke Reiff. They see

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Students fight to eat healthy ALYSSA BOUC STAFF WRITER

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Doane students say that healthy eating on campus is possible, but only after the sacrifice of variety and convenience.

“When you’re in a rush, it’s kind of hard to eat healthy,” senior Kyle Carroll said. “It’s easier to just grab something to go at Tiger Inn.” Caleb Hock, a junior track athlete, said he had never eaten a meal at Tiger Inn. He said that it was possible to eat healthy in news/jumps.... p. 2 campus.......... p. 3 opinion.......... p. 4

the cafeteria with salad, pizza, cereal and the salad fruit and cereal. However, bar for healthy eating, and he added that the main that’s not a good thing,” sedishes he observed typi- nior Jason Thalken said. cally contained 30 grams Thalken said he reliof fat or more. giously ate in the cafete“A homemade meal ria for the last three years would be 10 grams of fat and found it easy to eat or less, even though they healthy. But he rated his would be more expensive,” overall dining experience he said. a two out of 10.

The Simply-To-Go op“I am tired of repetition and salad bar allow a tion,” he said.

Students have the ophealthy alternative to high calorie foods. Some stu- portunity to choose the dents said they got tired of salad bar each day because repetition.

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it’s offered at every lunch and dinner mealtime.

“I believe it is fully possible to eat healthy at Doane,” said Zach Swiec, a junior transfer student.

“I believe it’s up to the individual to choose to eat healthy.”

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SIGNATURES

sent groups of people to each of the residence halls on campus to ask students to sign the form sent out by Student Leadership earlier this week through Doane e-mail.

“If we can’t get all the numbers tonight we will go again tomorrow night,” Thomas said. “If we can’t do that, we will go Friday night and hopefully our work will not be in vain.

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GATHERINGS

an e-mail to all Crete students, which included two options for re-instating Butler gatherings.

The first option requires two-thirds of the students who participated in the incident (approximately 36 students) to plead guilty to disorderly conduct, write an apology letter and pay a $10 donation to a charity chosen by Crete Police Department.

The second option requires two-thirds of the student body (approximately 660 students) to sign a form explaining they understand the rights and responsibilities of the college.

“We realize what happened was wrong, but we’re standing together and not making individual students take the heat,” sophomore Lizz Bauer said.

Student Leadership Vice President Kim Jacobs said the point of the e-mail was to give the student body options.

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Athletes keep up with nutrition on campus despite a lack of variety.

“We have a great salad bar with vegetables and fruits,” sophomore and volleyball player Lacey Woitaszewski said. “It’s not a challenge at all to stay healthy.”

Students interviewed said higher quality, more convenient cafeteria hours and less chicken could improve the health value of their food.

Sodexo employees declined to comment.

Reiff said they planned on getting the off-campus students signatures tonight.

“I understand the point of this punishment isn’t actually to take away Butler partiers, it’s to get people think twice about it (the actions after the Butler party),” Reiff said.

“And by holding that over our heads it is getting us to think twice about it.”

Thomas said this was about more than just Butler dances. “(It’s) to show we are a united front as a student body, and that we can do things appropriately,” Thomas said.

“We understand by signing it (the form) that we probably shouldn’t have yelled ‘FDS’ (obscenity Doane Safety), but it’s a bigger issue here. We are a united front.”

Sophomore Megan Hanna said she wouldn’t be signing the form.

“I didn’t even know it (the gathering at the Quads) happened until I got the e-mail,” Hanna said. “I don’t feel like it’s my job to cover for what other students did.”

Sophomore Gentry Doane said that if students felt strongly enough about getting Butler dances back, then they should be willing to do the work.

“We want to go out as a student body and show that we are united,” Doane said. ney Hedgpeth said she thought the incident outside the quads was lighthearted.

“We started the ‘Let’s go Doane’ chant…to show our appreciation and support for the football team,” Hedgpeth said.

Jacobs said that the chanting violated quiet hours and Doane’s congregation policy. Jacobs also said she didn’t agree the cheering was about school spirit.

“If the presence of a security officer made them turn to curses instead of cheers, I question if it was really about school spirit,” Jacobs said.

Sophomore Luke Reiff said he was disappointed with administration’s response.

“It’s sad…that it’s violating quiet hours to cheer for your school,” Reiff said. “It’s not like anybody’s studying on the night of a Butler dance.”

Junior Bri McGuffey said she thought the students’ were disrespectful.

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Sam Ritchie/The Owl Anthony Dunn breaks past a Northwestern College defender. The Tigers secured a No. 21 rank and are currently undefeated.

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Franzen said the upcoming schedule would be difficult because the team would face three teams ranked in the top 25 in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.

“We are excited to be ranked, but realize that we need to have another good day Saturday against Wesleyan or we will be quickly bumped and forgotten,” Franzen said.

“The main thing is to not lose sight and to use because of what was being chanted at the safety officer,” McGuffey said.

“It baffles me that people are so disrespectful.”

Reiff said he thought changes to the alcohol policy caused the chants to turn ugly.

“It didn’t come out of nowhere,” Reiff said.

“Slowly, Doane has been changing. We’ve been having things taken from us bit by bit. ...We’re tired of it.”

McGuffey said she was please with resulting student discussion.

“I hope that all sides realize that they’re not just going to be able to walk into a Student Congress meeting and get what they want. There’s going to have to be compromise.”

Reiff said he was going to the StuCo forum and wanted to get other students involved.

“You can vent your frustrations on Facebook, but if you’re really seeking change, your outlets to make that happen are the student news and Student Congress,” Reiff said.

our strengths to our advantage,” senior Captain Dalton Ryba said.

Staying focused, positive and injury free are vital in upcoming games, Saffold said.

Coach Franzen said he thought experience and leadership have been the keys to success so far.

“Leadership has been good, the seniors have played a lot and led by example by playing in years past,” Franzen said. “This year’s team is more team oriented than in years past,

and the group dynamic is strong.”

The team came together emotionally during the game.

“You could definitely tell they (the team) were pumped,” Merithew said. “Four or five different guys turned to pump up the crowd during the game.”

She said that in the past if a Husker football game and a Doane football game fell on the same day, the crowd was gone early. But Saturday the stands were

packed from start to finish.

Senior leaders said they were already looking to the future.

“I’m looking forward to just being able to see what potential we actually have,” Ryba said.

Ryba and Saffold agreed that a Great Plains Athletic Conference championship was a major goal for the team.

“Our goal is to maximize the ability we have,” Franzen said. “Our biggest opponent is ourselves.”

Renovation refreshes Cassel MIMI SHIRLEY STAFF WRITER

Doane students frustrated with Cassel Theatre construction will have to wait three months before the project is completed.

“I hate walking through the dewy grass in the morning to avoid all the caution tape,” junior Amy Craig said. “They have everything roped off. I don’t understand why they closed down the entire patio if it’s Cassel Theatre they are working on.”

Demolition began Sept.

12 on Doane’s Cassel Theatre. Contractors hope the project will take 90 days.

However, weather will dictate the construction’s exact timeline.

“Cassel will be complete no matter what before graduation and other important events to be held in the open air theater in the spring of 2012,” said Julie Schmidt, finance and administration vice president.

The North side of the theatre will be a segmented wall, and will match those already found around campus. There will also be a commemorative walk around the theatre where alumni may purchase bricks to be engraved and placed along the pathway.

The current design comes from the original construction that dates back to 1936.

The total update has an extensive budget.

“The budget for construction is $270,000,” Schmidt said. “The financing will come over time to the College via various fundraising efforts. The main effort will be an opportunity to memorialize a donor’s name in stone pavers that will line the sidewalk surrounding Cassel.”

Schmidt said everyone would benefit from this project.

“Theater has discussed using the site for outdoor

Projects to finish: • Replace original limestone • Add a bigger prewired front stage • New stairs • Realign sidewalk and walls that lead to the patio • More seats and tables for the patio • New and enhanced plant beds • Expand grassy areas on each tiered level in the amphitheatre • Improve storm drainage

plays,” Schmidt said. “Student life will hold concerts in the area.

Students, faculty or staff that need a mental break can stop, pause and reflect while being surrounded by nature on one of the most beautiful campuses in the world, in my opinion.”

“This special place will undergo some much-needed renovations,” Grounds Services Manager Brian Flesner said.

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Students ‘sprint’ to raise funds KALEY WEISER STAFF WRITER

Doane students can put on running shoes to help raise money for hungry families in Crete.

The First Congregational United Church of Christ will host a 5K Fun Run on Saturday to support the Crete Backpack Program.

The Backpack Program will give 89 backpacks each week throughout the school year to students in Crete who qualify. The backpacks will contain enough food to feed the students and their families for the week.

UCC Pastor Jeff Hagaman said the first year of the program the money was donated by members of the church.

The past two years Crete Public School principals cooked a BBQ and held a silent auction.

“This is the first year we are doing the Fun Run,”

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Hagaman said. “We are a cake feed. little fearful. We have 50 “We are happy with the or 60 pre-registered al- support from the comready but it’s a matter of munity, especially Doane if they get and the up or not. “I think it’s great that Crete MidR e g i s t r a - Doane is becoming more dle School,” tion starts Fye said. “If involved in the comat 6:30 the students a.m.” raise enough munity. It makes Crete The race money at a better place to be for will start at the mid7:30 a.m. at everyone.” dle school, the church, Principal which is Steve Teget Carlos Anguiano-Senior will wear a located at 440 E 12th pink tutu in St. the race.”

In addiSenior tion to the Carlos Anrun, there will be a pan- guiano said that Hagaman cake feed and a 1-mile Fun came to the Tau Sigma ZeRun that is geared toward tas to ask for help. younger students. Lisa “I’ve helped the track Fye, Crete Middle School team fill backpacks before vice principal and head but now I’m actually runof the Fun Run, said the ning for the cause,” Angui1-mile run will start the ano said. “I think it’s great same time as the 5K. that Doane is becoming “B.J. Lawrence is go- more involved in the coming to lead the 1-mile race munity. It makes Crete a and the kids will run with better place to be for evhim,” Fye said. “It’s really eryone.” exciting.”

Fye said she hoped the Lawrence is not the event would turn out well only Doane student par- but also wanted everyone ticipating. So far the track involved to remember the team, women’s basket- reason behind the event. ball team and two Greek “We can build awaregroups are involved. Some ness that we do have students are running kids in Crete who are while others are helping hungry over the weekend,” with the race or the pan- Fye said.

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Renowned journalist and newspaper editor Tim Harrower will conduct a workshop this weekend on campus.

Harrower will conduct the workshop titled “Futurizing the News,” about revolutionizing the format of printed media to make it more presentable to a modern audience.

The workshop is sponsored by the Nebraska Collegiate Media Association (NCMA), an organization of small, local colleges.

David Swartzlander, assistant journalism professor, said he believed the event presented a great opportunity for students, particularly those pursuing careers in journalism.

“Everybody is talking about how printed news is dead and that nobody

reads print anymore,” Swartzlander said. “But I think Harrower is going to suggest in his workshop that print is not dead, and there are ways you can get people interested in your newspaper or magazine with special design techniques.”

The workshop was tailored for journalism and media students of schools in the NCMA. The workshop is open to anyone who wishes to attend for a $25 fee.

“Students would be remiss if they didn’t take advantage,” said Michael Kennedy, executive director of the NCMA. “Tim Harrower is the best in the business, and the cost clearly benefits students; NCMA students are going for free.”

Swartzlander said admission had been opened up to all schools in the re-

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Greek Fair Butler Gym 7 p.m.

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College Dating Coaches Common Grounds 8 p.m.

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Religion and Mental Health Lincoln Campus 7:30 p.m.

Shannon inspires Hansen Program’s volunteer fair

Journalist brings insight to Doane BENJAMIN LAWRENCE

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runs throughout the United States.

Doane students in the Students looking to lend Hansen Leadership Proa helping hand can get a little help of their own by gram are required to comattending the volunteer plete ten hours of community service. The volunteer fair today.

The fair will provide dif- fair will provide several ferent ways for students to options for those looking find volunteer opportuni- to complete this requirement. ties in the Crete area.

“We have to do ten hours Hansen Leadership Program Director Carrie Petr of community service for said the volunteer fair was Directions as part of the Leadership in prepaProgram, so ration for “The volunteer fair will the volunthe Hansen allow a lot of students teer fair is Assembly where we go S p e a k e r to reach out in their to find volLisa Shancommunity and give a unteer opnon, who portunities will be helping hand.” in the Crete speaking at area,” freshDoane on Julia Downey-Freshman men ChristOct. 10. alin Mason Petr is in said. charge of S h e the volunteer fair and said she hoped it would get stu- said she was confident dents thinking about what that the fair would help her select volunteer opthey could do for others.

“We decided to host a portunities.

“The volunteer fair will volunteer fair so that Doallow a lot of students to ane students could be inspired to help others in the reach out in their comsame way that Lisa Shan- munity and give a helpnon does with her work.” ing hand,” freshman Julia Downey said.

Petr said.

Freshman Lizzie Sather Petr said Shannon was the founder of the Run for said she was looking forCongo Women program, ward to finding a volunwhich is a non-profit orga- teer opportunity that fit nization that raises money her best.

“I hope I can find an acto help support women in the African nation of Con- tivity at the volunteer fair go. The program’s website that is both interesting explained that in 2006 and will give me a sense of Shannon began running community involvement,” alone for her cause and Sather said.

The volunteer fair will raised nearly $28,000 on be at 5 p.m. today in Perry her first run. Her program has expanded to walks and Campus Center.

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gion, and that some professionals would attend.

“I know there are even professionals coming from The New York Daily News,” Swartzlander said.

Tim Harrower is a veteran journalist, newspaper editor, writer, lecturer and designer.

He began working in journalism in the 1980s.

Since then, he’s written textbooks, taught writ-

ing courses and spoken to thousands in workshops.

Junior Lyndsey Hrabik said she was excited for Harrower’s workshop. Hrabik is Editor-in-Chief of Doane’s new student-run magazine.

She said it was important for jouranlism students to attend because Harrower was experienced in his field and wrote their textbooks

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Sept. 22, 2011

Staff Editorial

Video should be released to inform campus The events Saturday and the administration’s actions in the aftermath provide a variety of perspectives.

Many of said perspectives are based on rumors and assumptions.

Even those individuals that did experience the event first-hand are biased in their views one way or another.

This is why it is important and crucial for the administration to release all information related to the event in a timely manner.

One such piece of information is the surveillance video taken by the Safety Administrator present.

Since students need to decide whether or not to sign the petition to regain Butler gatherings, it is important that they make a well-rounded decision.

For some, seeing the video evidence may be critical in deciding what action to take.

When Student Leadership Associate Dean Russ Heiwitt was approached about the video, he explained that it would not be released for marketing purposes.

Heiwitt said administration was afraid of prospective students and the parents of prospective students seeing the video, therefore hurting Doane’s future admission rates.

However, keeping such critical information from current students in order to benefit possible future students is, what some would say, not fair.

The current students are the ones paying tuition, the ones that should be focused on, the ones Doane is preparing “for a life rooted in intellectual inquiry, ethical values, and a commitment to engage as leaders and responsible citizens in the world.”

The benefits of allowing current students to see the video are far greater than the negative consequences that may come if it somehow slips into the hands of a potential future student.

Although it will be available for public viewing at the Student Congress meeting Sunday, students should have already had the chance to see it.

As journalists, we know the importance of timeliness. It’s time the administration recognize it, too.

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Student agrees off campus is best STEELE ERICKSON

OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT

When the question of what I like about living off campus is presented, many things run through my mind.

After a shorter than brief moment to think about it, I realized I was 110% percent sure that living off campus by far exceeds any advantages of living on campus.

Besides the fact that I have a better living arrangement off campus with space and privacy, the food situation is amazing. Every time I walk by the cafeteria and see a packed house of the oncampus students, I can’t help but feel bad. Not only are they paying top-notch price, they are receiving bottom-notch food. The meal plan is a scam, and the price per meal is ridiculous.

Students could eat fast food everyday for all the meals, which is just as unhealthy, but much more delicious, and about half the price.

Besides the food situation, the “rules” and “policies” are much more beneficial. Since I have moved off campus, I have not once received a noise complaint for being semi-loud, I have not had an RA knock on my door because he was creeping outside listening for a beer to crack open, nor have I had to pay $500 to fix a ten-year-old quad couch, which by the way, usually happens to be the same couch that the previous residents paid $500 to fix.

I enjoy having people over to my residence, most wide-

Morgan Holder/The Owl Seniors Destry Kenning and Steele Erickson celebrate off campus privileges by drinking hard alcohol on their rooftop.

Letter to the Editor ly known as “The House.”

The best part about it is that if a minor walks in, I don’t have to kick him out. Offcampus students enjoy socializing with minors, but we also enjoy having a cold one on a Friday night. The

new campus rules do nothing but separate the college, and break it apart. How are new freshmen suppose to meet the upperclassmen and really feel like they belong to the college when the college separates the school between of-age students and minors?

The new policies have shown drastic changes at Doane, and for all upperclassmen and alumni, you won’t hear

it as a good change.

To conclude, living off campus has been beneficial financially, academically, and socially compared to living on campus. I only have one thing that I would like to say, and I say this not to hurt feelings, but because I sympathize for everyone on campus. So, for the on-campus students, it sucks to suck.

Hill overreacted in Letter to Editor STEELE ERICKSON

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As a freshmen, the first class on my schedule was American Politics with Mr. Hill. Being a conservative, America-loving person, I was excited for a class titled “American Politics.” I love debating politics, but it wasn’t long before I realized that I was arguing with someone with a mental capacity way beyond mine, and that the title of the class should have been “My Political Views with Me, Tim Hill.” I put up with being wrong and my professor being right, until the group on my side asked a question

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www. doaneline .com for Steele’s full letter somewhere along the lines of “If you had one of the masterminds of the attacks in custody and you had to torture him to get the information that you needed to stop the attacks, would you?”

Mr. Hill responded with a very clear “No” due to morals. It was on that day that my own morals would not allow me to stay in a class with a professor who, in my

Lett to the Letter Editor Edit has unpatriotic views. mind, h I had forgotten about this class and an moved on --- until Mr. Hill’s Letter to the I read M Editor titled “Americans Overreacted to 9/11 attacks.”

Overrea anyone honestly How can c believe that we as Americans have overreacted to one of the greatest national tragedies our country has ever seen?

I couldn’t care less if X-ray machines display my naked body. I can live with that if it keeps me safe. Mr. Hill did

bring up a good point about Uma Farouk Abdulmutallab, and how he was stopped by passengers on the plane, but not the security.

Yes, since 9/11, the economy of America has struggled. The war that we are in now does have some play in our struggles, but there are plenty of other reasons.

To conclude, I want to say that as an American, and as someone who has a special space in my heart for everyone affected by 9/11 (a majority of this country) there is absolutely no way that we have overreacted to this tragedy.

Thumbs up to the football team for their undefeated season. We hope your success continues this weekend against Wesleyan.

Thumbs down to limited healthy eating options in the cafeteria. Students need to be provided with options that satisfy a healthy diet.

Thumbs up to the men’s soccer team for beating York College 4-1 in their first home game this season. We hope you do the same Saturday against Mt. Marty College.

Thumbs down to a lack of attendance at Student Congress meetings in the past. We hope this Sunday reverses that trend.

Thumbs up Russ Souchek for shedding light on the fact that tigers are endangered. It is important for students to be aware of endangered species so that they can do their best to help.

Thumbs up to Tim Harrower’s upcoming visit to Doane. The journalism department can only benefit from his knowledge.

Thumbs up to the 5K run this weekend in support of the Crete Backpack Program. It is a great way to help feed families in our own community.

Thumbs down a tough loss for the volleyball team Wednesday night. We hope the loss is one bump in a season full of wins.

Thumbs down the Cassel Theatre construction. The campus is not only harder to navigate, it is also louder and more disruptive to the learning environment.

Thumbs down to the vandalism on campus this w e e k e n d .

Whether caused by a student or not, vandalism is never OK.

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Students have various reactions to e-mail

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StuCo is here Letter to the to listen, help Editor make a change.

LAURA JACOB

STUDENT CONGRESS PRESIDENT

Dear Students, “Leadership Through Service.” While you may not recognize these words, you have seen them often.

The motto of Student Congress is plastered on our shirts, our posters, and at the top of every weekly agenda.

As Student Congress tries to lead the student body by serving your needs and wants, we find ourselves struggling more and more as years go by.

With each new StuCo President, the goals are renewed—communication, transparency, action.

But despite an open forum each Sunday, the visitor chairs are left empty.

It’s no secret that you’re upset. We know that there are hot button issues concerning campus policy, leadership, and communication. The time has come for open dialogue and for all parties involved to enter into a rational, civil conversation with mutual understanding.

We run for Student Congress to make a difference.

Student Congress created a Facebook group Monday. In two hours, it had over 300 members.

If 10 percent of those people showed up to our meeting on Sunday (5 p.m. in Perry Board Room), it would be more

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guests than have attended all the meetings in my hree years on StuCo comthree bined.

In this time of discontent, students have begun to talk about Student Congress as a group who could put their opinions into action. No matter on which side of current campus events you stand, you are beginning to utilize the powerful mechanism at your disposal—a congress working desperately to voice your needs, and hear the opinions of those on every side of the issue.

Whining on a Facebook status doesn’t get you very far. Communicating with the right people, in a mature, intelligent, and reciprocal conversation about what you want and need to see happen on campus—that’s how you make things happen.

HELP US HELP YOU. You elected us for a reason, but the responsibility goes both ways. Do your part, and we pledge to do ours.

See you on Sunday.

Laura Jacob Student Congress President

Students treated like kids for acting as such.

BRI MCGUFFEY JUNIOR

Alcohol, excitement and a taste of freedom lead to something Saturday night that has put this campus in an uproar. In the simplest explanation, our student body has been punished like children. Not for drinking, not for gathering, and not for being

Students will pose a united front and fight for their rights.

Letter to the Editor noisy.

What Kim Jacobs is holding students accountable to lies in the basic principles we learned in kindergarten – if you hurt someone, apologize.

Doane’s administration is in no way saying we’re not allowed to drink, party, yell or even loiter; they are simply communicating that students need to take

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TONY ODEM SENIOR

Supposedly, Saturday a group of students were standing on the balconies of the Quads shouting obscenities at Safety Administrators? Did you hear that this “rioting” group also supposedly vandalized Doane and community property?

What truth is there in these allegations?

Unfortunately, there was some vandalism off campus and students could be

heard shouting “(expletive) Doane Security.”

Crete Police are still investigating said vandalism and, at last report, have no leads as to who actually committed those crimes.

Student reports claim that the SA at the scene was mocking the students shouting these things, practically playing along and encouraging the banter. We’ll never get an accurate account of what

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responsibility for their actions. We deserve to be treated reated like children, because as a campus community, we haven’t figured out how to act otherwise.

Doane’s rules are based around building a community of responsible

Le Letter to the Editor Ed really happened that night night.

A loss of Butler parties becau because of school pride, becau because of a few minutes of a semi-unified student body and because a few students were expressing their dissatisfaction with the Doane Safety Office?

Come on Kim and Russ.

This is ridiculous. Your little power trip can end anytime now.

If your response to our concerns now is that we should have come more peacefully, then our response to you is that

adults and we will not get treated as such until we can act ac like we deserve it.

Wh What shocks me most is the fact fa that this campus disres disrespects our Safety Office to such an extreme.

Wh When will this campus be con content and just accept the fact fa that no matter what stage s of life we’re in, someone is going to have a say how we present ourselves? We might as well learn to deal with it now.

Bri McGuffey

maybe you should have listened the first time.

We’ve been dissatisfied for so long, but now you’re blaming actions on the student body when you should be blaming yourselves for destroying tradition, community, and the peaceful environment I’m sure this place once was.

We will unite, we will stand up, and we will, we will, rock you. If you’d like to take your leave from Doane now, that would be most appreciated. And for the record, we don’t blame you President Carter. We give respect where respect is due.

Tony Odem

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Sept. 22, 2011

KALEY WIESER STAFF WRITER

Doane students can sleep in on Sundays and still worship at the Crete Berean Church.

The church, which now has a student-run service at noon along with its 9:30 a.m. service, is located at 395 County Road 2500 in Crete.

Kirk Kingston, associate pastor, said he thought students would be more willing to come to a later service.

“The time was the most important thing,” he said.

“We know how students feel about getting up for the 9:30 a.m. worship.”

Amy and Kelsey Schmitt said they have been praying about the possibility of a student-run church service since last spring.

“The idea came to me when I had all these students surrounding my desk,” said Amy Schmitt, student leadership office coordinator. “I heard a lot of need for this.”

Amy organized most of the service while Kelsey took care of the worship.

“I know Kelsey is my daughter but she’s just very talented,” Amy

Schmitt said. “She’s been doing a very great job.”

The first college service was Sept. 11 and last Sunday’s service grew in number. The organizers said they put notices in students’ mailboxes but they were counting on information spreading by word of mouth.

Amy Schmitt said food is a great way to attract college students.

“We had a dinner after worship and it was just fantastic,” Amy Schmitt said. “All the other members of the congregation were asking the students where they were from and what they liked to do. It was just so much fun.”

Amy Schmitt said she has gotten a lot of positive feedback from students thus far.

Junior R.J. Jensen said he attended the service and planed to bring friends next time.

“Having a service run by college students is important because we focus on topics that are relevant to our lives and needs,” Jensen said. “My favorite part is the community that forms. It is proof that there are

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Christians on campus, and that we are united in the Christ.”

Other churches in Crete do not have college run services but they do have programs for college students.

Newman Club attends adoration every Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic church; Doane students work and volunteer at First Congregational United Church of Christ; New Haven Baptist Church has Doane students help with the youth group on Wednesday nights and dinner Thursday nights.

Most churches in Crete give students a chance to be involved.

Senior Lisa Thiry said she thought the Berean’s new service sounded like a good idea, but she didn’t think it would persuade her to go.

“It’s really hard for me to find a church where I am comfortable with all aspects of it,” Thiry said.

“One of the reasons I would go to a church was because of friends. Church is a very social thing. No one really wants to go alone.”

Hall Council presidents plan for improvements STAFF WRITER JORDAN RENKERT

ASTON KOTAS

JOHN CARVANA

JAMIE RIDDLE

Newly elected Hall Council presidents will begin planning changes to improve their halls.

Freshman Jamie Riddle, senior John Carvana and junior Jordan Renkert were elected at the beginning of this year. Hansen Hall elections were held last spring and Junior Ashton Kotas was elected.

Hall Council presidents plan various events throughout the year for the benefit of the residents. These activities are meant to bring residents together.

Councils also listen to ideas for improvements and changes to the halls.

“If a resident has an idea of something they want done in their hall, they can bring those ideas to the council, who will decide what to do from there,” Riddle said.

Riddle, an education major, was elected to Sheldon Hall.

Riddle said she decided to run for Hall Council president because she saw an opportunity to make a difference and

provide fun activities for residents.

“I want my girls (Sheldon residents) to leave in May with a new family,” Riddle said. “I would like to see Sheldon come together and give community a whole new meaning.”

Kotas, an elementary and middle school education major, was elected to Hansen Hall.

Kotas said she wanted to be involved in Hansen and meet new people.

“I just really want to see a community form,” Kotas said. “I want people to know each other and have fun.”

Carvana, a history major, was elected to the North side.

Carvana did not run for president, but his name was written on numerous ballots.

“I was on Hall Council in Frees for two years and I figured, why not?”

Carvana said.

He intends to provide more activities for his residents.

“The council on North side has never been very active,” Carvana said. “I would like to see more activity.”

Nate Knobel/The Owl Senior Laura Jacob laughs while she participates in one of the Real Deal Crazy Game Show activities. The event was held at Common Grounds last Thursday night. Students could answer questions for a chance to spin the wheel and win cash. If the students answered the question wrong they had to perform a crazy stunt.

Renkert, a music education major, will serve as Frees Hall’s president.

Renkert said he wanted to be an advocate for residents and help bring what they want into reality, whether it is an activity or something residents want to see changed in the hall.

He also had a strong connection to Frees because he has lived there since he began studying at Doane, he said.

“I want to see it go in a good direction,” Renkert said.

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Sept. 22, 2011

Souchek talks tigers at Faculty in Residence

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What do you think about Butler gatherings being cancelled as a result of the Quad chantings?

“I feel like they are punishing too many people.”

April Scdoris-Sophomore

Lyndsey Hrabik/The Owl Environmental science professor Russ Souchek and WACO president junior Sung Chu are pictured at the Faculty in Residence event that took place last night. Souchek spoke about the endangerment of tigers and how to raise awareness about them. WACO, which stands for Doane’s Wildlife and Conservation Organization will be selling T-shirts to help raise awareness about tigers as an endangered species.

“I don’t think the entire student body should be held accountable for what a few students did.”

Cole Morgan-Freshman

Dating coaches to give campus love life tips PARKER SLEPICKA STAFF WRITER

Dave Ahdoot and Ethan Fixell have been on over 200 double dates and will offer their comical advice to students at 8 p.m.

Friday in Common Grounds.

Ahdoot and Fixell started out putting ads on Craigslist and YouTube for women to go on double dates. They received hundreds of responses.

Wanting to share their experience, they started a show on Youtube, which

became an instant hit.

After their online success, the two men started their own monthly show at the Peoples Improve Theater in New York City and consistently sold out the theater. The show consists of the men recounting their dates with comedic commentary.

Ahdoot and Fixell have performed at several different colleges including the University of Pennsylvania, Florida Atlantic University, Dartmouth College, Boston University and

New Mexico Tech. The ing,” Lloyd said.

Junior Chase Jones said dating duo has been on the Colbert Report, The he thought that Ahdoot Millionaire Matchmaker and Fixell should know and Comedy Central.com their stuff when it came to dating. according to “I want to see “With 200 their website.

The show is how they involve plus dates, this should be funny being hosted the crowd, it show,” Jones by the Student A c t i v i t i e s should be hilari- said.

Students Council and ous.” wanting to check was booked by out the show Stefani Lloyd.

She said she Tanner Andrews-Senior before attending can watch their was very excited and felt the turn out YouTube series. Songs, interviews, and tips on will be awesome.

“Who doesn’t like dat- how to get a date are all

part of the performance.

Senior Tanner Andrews said he had seen the act on YouTube and was excited to see them live.

“I want to see how they involve the crowd, it should be hilarious,” Andrews said.

The two match making coaches hope to help the students and faculty find the funny side of dating and help them find dates.

Students attending should be ready to laugh and pick up a few tips from those that have been there.

“I understand where Doane security is coming from to keep students safe, but I think it is infringing on student rights.”

Sonny Adams-Senior

Doane’s Lincoln campus to discuss religion and mental health COLBY SKELTON STAFF WRITER

An expected controversial event presenting views on religion’s affect on mental health will be held on Doane’s Lincoln.

A five member panel comprised of diverse religious and academic background will present their views beginning at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Doane’s Lincoln campus.

Doane professor Lee Tasey organized the event.

“We have had about 12 events like this in the past, but this is the first one of

religion good for the world or is it, as many secularists argue, a form of mental illness?”

There are five total panelists: Conservative Pastor Alex Winters-Freshmen Bryan Dahlberg, liberal Pastor Rachel Johnson, Buddhist Takako Johnson, Theodicy,” and several atheist Brian Ellis and others. He said he is inter- atheist professor Daniel ested in this event because Leger from then University it is the first controversial of Nebraska Lincoln topic where panelists will “I do a lot of counseling debate their religious or through the church and non-religious opinions on often I find that if there mental health. are no physical health The panelists will issues, then religion will answer questions such as help turn a persons life “How important is religion around.” Dahlberg said. to mental health?” and “Is He said he is steadfast in his beliefs, and knows there is something in the next life. Dahlberg also said people who realized they aren’t alone become

“Knowing you will always have someone to count on, no matter what happens, gives you mental stability to function if things go wrong.”

it’s type and will be much more controversial than past events,” Tasey said.

Tasey has taught religion, ethics and introduction to fiction classes at Doane. He has hosted other events in the past such as “Religion in American Life,” “The Holocaust: A Survivors Story,” “Good, Evil, and

more mentally healthy and stable.

Freshman Alex Winters said she believed that religion was a big help in being mentally healthy.

“Knowing you will always have someone to count on, no matter what happens, gives you mental stability to function if things go wrong.” Winters said.

There are 10 seats available for Crete campus students and faculty. Seats can be reserved through Tasey, who can be reached at lee.tasey@doane.edu.

More information on the event can be found on the Religion Symposiums at Doane College Facebook page.

“I didn’t even know they were cancelled.”

Dustin Schwartz-Senior

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Doane ‘nets’ victory in home opener ERIN BELL

Doane dominated possession during the second Doane College Men’s half of the game.

Jarosik said the team Soccer team scored three played calm and were disgoals in the second half ciplined.

Wednesday night to se“We kept our heads and cure a victory over York went about our business,” College. he said.

Senior Devon Strecker There were a total of six scored a goal off a header yellow cards given during to take the lead over York the game.

Doane had two in the 52nd minute. Doand York had four. ane won 4-1.

Heavey said the physical Head Coach Greg nature of the game pushed Jarosik said senior forthe team. ward Tom Heavey was a “It made us key player competitive and and game- “We expected to play a we wanted to changer in good team and we came win,” he said. the second out and dominated.”

Other key half. players were ju“Heavey Alex Reynolds-Junior niors Jake Miller getting two and Alex Reyngoals in the olds. second half, “Reynolds did he was dana very good job gerous,” organizing our back line,” Jarosik said.

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Freshman Aaron CarJunior goalkeepman scored the first goal of er Greg Beall also the game in the 15th minhad two saves. ute. York came back with Reynolds said he a goal in the 38th minute, making the score an even thought the team played its best game of the year.

1-1 at halftime.

“We expected to play The Tigers started the second half with force and a good team and we came out and dominated,” he took control of the game.

“We came out in the said.

Doane will play Mount second half with more inMarty College at 3:15 p.m. tensity,” Jarosik said. on Saturday at Simon Doane outshot York 11-3 in the first half and 13-3 in Field. the second half.

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Freshman Aaron Carman advances the ball forward in Doanes victory over York College 4-1.

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Tigers ready to ruin rival Wesleyan’s homecoming TYLER WEIHE It’s rivalry week for No. 21 Doane football as they travel to Lincoln to take on Nebraska Wesleyan (2-1) for the Prairie Wolves’ homecoming game.

Junior defensive lineman Nate Wragge said it was time to clear the records and get prepared to play a physical game.

"Wesleyan's the game that's on the calendar every year," Wragge said, "It means both teams are going to go out and play hard."

The Tigers defense will work to shut down Wesleyan’s quarterback Nate Hauptman, Wragge said.

"So far the quarterback was GPAC (Great Plains Athletic Conference) player of the week and the pass attack needs to be shut down," Wragge said.

"They also got some good players and they're going to make the plays."

Last week Wesleyan upset No. 3 Morningside 30-23 in Sioux City, Iowa.

Hauptman completed

18 for 36 with 290 total yards, throwing three touchdowns.

Senior quarterback Anthony Dunn said he was confident that Doane's defense would have a lot of success and no problem competing.

"They have an explosive pass offense but our defense is solid and I mean real solid," Dunn said, "On defense they play a solid game.”

Dunn said he was not intimidated by the Wesleyan team.

"They do not do anything out of the ordinary but they capitalize on offensive mistakes." Dunn said.

Offensively, Dunn said, the Tigers would need to spread the ball around.

"Last week we relied on (Alex) Dose and running behind our great offensive line a lot mostly because Northwestern's defense could be attacked with the run," Dunn said, "This week will be much more balanced."

A win against the Prai-

Men’s Soccer vs. Mount Marty College 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, September 27 Men’s Golf @ Doane College Invitational

Football @ Nebraska Wesleyan University 1:00 p.m.

Women’s/Men’s Rugby @ Wayne State 1:00 & 2:15 p.m.

Women’s Golf @ Midland Lutheran Invitational

Women’s Soccer vs. Mount Marty College 4:30 p.m.

Monday, September 26 Men’s Golf @ Doane College Invitational

Wednesday, September 28 Men’s Soccer vs. Graceland University 6:00 p.m.

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Rugby women ranked No. 2 Doane College Rugby will go on the road to face Wayne State this weekend.

The women’s team will go into the game ranked No. 2 in the Great Plains Rugby League. If the women win two of their next four games, they will be invited to play in the national tournament in Dallas, Texas. The men are looking to end their three game loos-

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This will be the third time the men have played the nationally ranked Wildcats. The women’s team plays at 1:00 p.m. and the men’s team plays at 2:15 p.m Saturday at Wayne State.

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Saturday, September 24 Cross Country @ Dean White Invite

rie Wolves could make Doane 4-0.

"This game means a lot to me," Dunn said, "Not because it's Wesleyan but because it is the next game on our schedule."

As a leader on the field, Dunn said he felt the pressure to meet other’s expectations.

"I want to win this game for my teammates, coaches, and our fans because they deserve to have us win," Dunn said.

Junior wide receiver Tyrone Curry said the Prairie Wolves were a solid team, but the Tigers’ offense needed to find the holes in the defense.

"We know we can run against them as long as we execute," Curry said, "They're a solid team so they won't make too many mistakes, but their corners are weak and we can beat them in the air all day."

Curry said it had been a solid week of practice and was confident in his teammates.

"A win here means we beat Wesleyan and we

“Wesleyan’s the game thats on the calendar every year. It means both teams are going to go out and play hard.”

Nate Wragge-Junior are staying undefeated," Curry said, "It's just going to feel good when we beat them."

The Doane-Wesleyan homecoming rivalry is set to kick off at 1 p.m. Saturday at Abel Field on Wesleyan’s campus.

"It's always nice to ruin someone else's homecoming, especially Wesleyan’s," Wragge said.