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Christine Bates, Garret Teegerstrom, Nicole Lux Ad Manager: Abigail Simon Adviser: Amber Brawner The Dragon Tale is published two times a year by the Magazine class of Hutchinson Community College, 1300 North Plum, Hutchinson, KS 67501. When compiled, the two issues serve as an overview of the activities and the people of HCC during the school year.
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Spring 2011 • Volume 21: Issue 2
Science Technology
Theatre
HCC History
Sports
Ambassadors 2
Science Technology 20
Culture Shock 4
Men’s Basketball 22
Dillon Lecture Series 6
Women’s Basketball 24
HCC History 8
Golf
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Tulgey Wood 16
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College Dating 18
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STUDENT AMBASSADOR
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Representing The School, One Tour At A Time From giving new prospective students campus tours to promoting school spirit everywhere they go, the Hutchinson Community College’s ambassadors carry the title of representatives of the college. “We do a lot more than that though,” Adam Potter, Hutchinson, said. “We also do a lot of promoting work on Facebook, take calls for the college, call and talk to prospective students, help with junior and senior days, and
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partake in photo shoots.” The HCC Ambassador program currently consists of 16 students and two admissions counselors, Lynette Hilty and Katherine Eberly, as well as Corbin Strobel, admissions director. Each student ambassador works two shifts a week totaling around five hours. “Tours are the biggest challenge of being an ambassador,” Michael Colvin, Hutchinson, said. “We each give about two tours a week.” Ambassadors have to devote
a lot of time into learning the information they must recite when giving tours. Much of which includes information of each building on campus and information on the many programs HCC has to offer. To become an ambassador, students go through an application and interview process and if chosen are accepted into the program. Students must be attending school full time and maintain a 2.25 grade point average. The program offers a semester scholarship that includes a book scholarship. The student ambassadors have staff meetings twice a month. In these meetings they discuss new rules and policies of the school and they plan different fundraising events, such as the 50/50 raffle drawing. Also in these meetings, they have phone-athons, in which they take turns calling prospective high school students and tell them information about Hutchinson Community College. “My favorite thing about being an HCC ambassador is getting to meet a lot of new people and knowing I helped make a positive decision on where new college students are going to attend college,” Kayle Vancamp, Clifton, said.
The 2010-2011 HCC ambassadors pose for a group photo in front of the student union. The ambassadors devoted much of their time working with each other. Photo courtesy of HCC Marketing
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Johnnie Harvey, Wichita, and Kayle VanCampen, Clifton, give a tour of Elland Hall Ambassadors toured campus with prospected students on average twice a week. Photo by Garret Teegerstrom
Lee Weirick, Mulvane, and Adam Potter, Hutchinson, explain the rules of dorm life. Campus tours provided potential students with information regarding college life. Photo by Garret Teegerstrom
Key Facts Ambassadors Must Memorize • Complete knowledge of each building including: History, locations, class sizes, instructors, specific programs, other HCC offices specific to student needs • Campus residence halls and facilites including: Dorm costs and locations, dorm ammenities, dorm rules, campus activities, sporting events, cafeteria information, and recreational facilities
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Moving away from home and across the country can create culture shock for some students When hearing someone is from far away, usually one of the first questions asked is usually “Why Hutchinson”? “The campus was beautiful, and the gymnasium is huge so it was easy to make a decision on coming here,” Kervins Calixte, Port Charlotte, Fla., said. Port Charlotte is approximately 26 hours away from Hutchinson. Calixte left most of his family in Florida. The phone calls and homesickness grow high at times. “I really miss my family, my friends, and especially my little brothers. I call my mom almost every day. I love her,” Calixte said. Along with family, these students leave behind friends as well. “I came to Hutchinson by myself. Coming from another state I had no friends that would want to come to Kansas, so, I decided to go out on my own and see what was
out there,” Evan Moore, Racine, Wisc., said. As Moore’s homesickness grew, he found a few people here that he could call family. Moore’s hometown in Wisconsin is approximately 13 hours away from Hutchinson. “I consider two people at Hutchinson my family. Chas Ballard, my roommate, and Kara Lee, my best friend. First Chas has been down with me since the first time we met. I always knew that there would be a special relationship between us; he is like another brother to me. Kara is someone that always has my back no matter what. Whenever I am in need of someone to talk to or someone to be by my side, she will be there. I know those two will always be in my life,” Moore said. Not being able to drive home whenever they want to, Moore
and Calixte make it home during every break in school that they get. Calixte likes to get away from what is, in his opinion, the worst thing about Kansas. “The cold. I hate it. It gets way to cold here. I have never witnessed this cold of weather until I got here,” Calixte said. Out-of-state students are also faced with another question… when finished with school here will they stay? “After completing my degree I plan on transferring to a four year college, but, after that I am not too sure where my life is going to end up. I want to start my career in a big city. The only way I would stay in Kansas would be if I went to Kansas City,” Moore said.
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Evan Moore, Racine, Wisc., keeps the home feel in his door by adding some pictures from home. He also included a few things from his favorite sports teams.
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Moore makes a phone call to home. He talked to somone at home every other day to check up on family.
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Lectures You WANT To Hear:
Dillon Lecture Series the dillon lecture series blends information with entertainment, and brings the wider world to hcc students
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Students Who Attended A Lecture in the Past Year: 46% Yes 53% No 1% No answer
Why Go To A Dillons Lecture?
20% To see someone famous or important 31% To learn something new or interesting 16% To get out of class
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chris bates Students file into the auditorium at the Sports Arena like herds of cattle. Once inside, people scramble to get a good spot in front of the stage where the lights are low, adding to the atmosphere of excitement. In a few minutes, a speaker will walk onto the stage, take the microphone and the show will begin. Education meets entertainment which creates an experience all its own. That is the goal of the Dillon Lecture Series, the annual series that brings a variety of speakers to HCC, and the community as a whole. Dr. Edward Berger, Hutchinson Community College president, talks about the
Dillon Lecture Series and why it is an important element of local life. The Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series started in 1981 when Ray and Stella Dillon reached out to partner with HCC to bring a variety of speakers to the community. Ever since, the series has provided prominent figures from across the country to speak about a wide range of topics. “HCC’s lecture series is really eclectic. It is one of the most eclectic series around. We’ve had athletes such as Joe Biden, intellectuals, politicians, journalists. Really, we’ve had just about anybody you could think of,” Berger said.
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Jeff Corwin takes the stage as the guest speaker for the Dillon Lecture Series. Corwin shared a heart-warming story about an elephant he worked closely with years ago.
This diverse group of speakers brings valuable information and unique insight to Hutchinson. The speakers also provide a positive experience and opportunity for students to learn and grow. “I think part of the collegic experience should be to hear from people outside the community who might bring a new perspective or
Listening intently to a lecture, Jordon Mullen and Nathan Barden, both from Hutchinson, direct their attention to Dillon lecturer, Jeff Corwin. Corwin talked about his amazing encounters with a variety of wildlife over the years.
idea to student populations. Certainly, I think our speakers have been able to do that. Every one of them has made their unique contribution to the college,” Berger said. Students who attended the lecture in April with speaker Kevin Hazel experienced first hand the wealth of information and ideas explored at these lectures. Hazel, who works for Seimans Energy Inc., discussed wind energy and other alternative energy options. Don Rogers, Newton, was in attendance to hear the interesting ideas the speaker shared. “I was surprised at just how committed to wind energy and Hutchinson Seimans is. They are really here for the long haul, and the actual size of the nacelle is a lot bigger than I would have thought,” Rogers said. Speakers normally cover certain ideas that needs more elaboration or sparks a question. Ideally, speakers would like to answer all audience inquiries, but realistically, there are restrictions to consider if an audience member has a question after the presentation.
“We allow patrons to ask questions at the luncheon, but we normally do not allow the audience at large to ask questions after the lecture. In the past we’ve had people decide to make speeches themselves instead of ask questions, and that’s not what people came for. To curb that kind of thing, we do not have a question period, except at the luncheon,” Berger said. Patrons and others make up a certain part of the audience, but the majority of the crowd is HCC students, faculty, and staff. Those students familiar with the series support the idea of learning, entertainment, and new viewpoints in Hutchinson, and hope the series will continue for current and future students. “Students should attend the lectures because they provide a lot of good information about different industries and what they are doing,” Mike Regier, Newton, said. “I think the Dillon Lecture Series is a great idea. The lectures provide an alternative to typical learning. With the lecture series, you actually get to learn outside
the classroom, and through educational entertainment. It’s cool to see something like that in a small town like Hutchinson, and I hope we will continue to have speakers come and share their experiences with us,” Stephanie Hackerott, Haven, said. With the support of the college president, students, and the community, one can only hope the Dillon Lecture Series will continue to provide a greater perspective and wealth of knowledge, and continue to bring people together in the name of fun education and diverse ideas.
MEMORABLE SPEAKERS FROM THE PAST: • Maya Angelou • Mario Andretti • Senator Bob Dole • Henry Winkler
STUDENT REQUESTED SPEAKERS FOR THE FUTURE: 1. Obama 2. Oprah 3. George W. Bush 4. Sarah Palin *432 students surveyed
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Story behind the walls of HCC:
ANCIENT HISTORY In The Begining... The town of Hutchinson received exciting news after an 11 year wait, when they finally passed legislation to build a community college. Hutchinson Junior College started its first classes in the fall of 1928. The first classes were taught on the third floor of the local Hutchinson high school. C.M. Lockman, former principle of Sherman Junior High School was appointed to be the first dean of the newly formed junior college. When the college first opened that fall, everyone was amazed with the instant enrollment success. One hundred and eighty-seven students initially enrolled making it a record for the highest first year enrollment of any junior college in the state. Of the total number, 20 students were from outside of Hutchinson and the rest were local students. Before the year closed, the total enrollment was at 209 and Hutchinson Junior College had
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the second largest enrollment in a Kansas junior college behind Kansas City Junior College. In the beginning years, the first curriculum taught were by faculty consisting of only 12 teachers and was a basic liberal arts curriculum intended for students to transfer to a four-year university. The courses of study were molded after those of the University of Kansas, and any school accepting KU’s credits would accept Hutchinson Junior College’s credits. Fifteen hours each semester became the standard load and to graduate, the students had to complete 60 hours. Among the courses offered were history, math, English, Spanish, French, physical education, music, and debate. Tuition was only $16 a semester. The library started out with only one book on the shelves. Within the first year, more than 500 volumes selected by various departments were added. Their aim was to ask for nothing but
what was needed and always to get the best. Extra-curricular activities were also organized within the early years, including a track team, which consistently placed in the state meet, men’s and women’s basketball teams, which won the colleges first state championship, a football team, golf team, and tennis teams. In order yo make the college more attractive for the young men and women, the college formed various organizations including the Spanish club, the dramatic club, the Scarlue yearbook club, the girls glee club, a Phi Rho Pi debate club, a string quartet club, the forensics club, a 57-voice mixed choir club, and even a rifle club. Within the first two years, the college grew to become the second
biggest junior college in the state next to Johnson County Community College. The first commencement of the college was held on the morning of Thursday, May 23, 1929, at Richardson Auditorium. There were seven graduates and the graduation address was given by Professor U.G. Mitchell of the University of Kansas. After 10 years of teaching on the third floor of the high school, the college finally got a brand new location. In February of 1938, the city of Hutchinson bought 32 acres of land and the present site of the school was acquired. In January of 1939, the main building, Lockman Hall, was complete. A general feeling of satisfaction was evident among both faculty members and students.
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Surrouded by spacious ground, Lockman Hall provided faculty, staff, and students with a complete college experience in one building. This photo was taken in 1938. Photo courtesy of HCC Marketing
This room under the building of Lockman Hall reveals the location of an old rifle range. The rifle club was one of the first clubs at HCC. Photo by Garret Teegerstrom “Who so findeth wisdom findeth life” can be found engraved in the front of a Lockman Hall entrance. The quote inspired those that entered Lockman Hall. Photo by Garret Teegerstrom
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Duke - Our Blue Dragon In 1930, students of Hutchinson Junior College voted in a spring assembly and chose Blue Dragons as the name for the school basketball and football teams and chose the colors scarlet and blue. Tom Dillwith, Lockman Hall custodian mentioned the first blue Dragon was sketched that same year by Donald Dickerson. Since then, the Blue Dragon, “Duke” as he has come to be known, has gone through many different changes. The tiger tail logo was created by the Lowen Corporation in Hutchinson. This logo was a con-
tribution from the Lowen Corp. and was finished a year after the project was started. The tiger tail logo was deemed the official blue dragon for the college in 1995. The current power dragon logo was created in 1998 and is owned by HCC Alumni and Friends. A contract between the alumni and the campus bookstore was made so merchandise could be sold using the logo. As the dragon has changed throughout the years, HCC takes pride in the logo and how it has come to represent the college.
HCC Alma Mater Scarlet and blue, faithful and true Hail to our dear Alma Mater We praise your name, with all its fame Push on ahead, never falter. Comrades are we of HJC, Living on down through the age. In years passed by I think as I Dream of our dear Junior College.
Chorus: When I dream of Alma Mater, I dream of Victory Of things we’ve done, of battles we’ve won, Of pep and loyalty, And when our fun is over, We’re proud to say that we were comrades altogether In dear old HJC
- Stella Bell, 1928
HISTORY
Duke the dragon pumping up two kids at a home basketball game. The mascot helped spectators cheer for the Blue Dragons at every home game. Photo by Nicole Lux
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Tom Dillwith, Lockman Hall custodian, shows off his blue dragon display case that he made. Tom has been collecting information over the history of the college. Photo by Garret Teegerstrom A figure of a dragon sculpted into the side of Lockman Hall. Tradition has always been a major part of HCC. Photo by Garret Teegerstrom
The many faces of the HCC dragon: A progreesion of “Duke”
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86,400 SECONDS 1,440 MINUTES
24 HOURS Combining Local and National Talents to create the 24 hour play festival Theatre productions require endless hours of designing stages with adequate lighting, organizing actors and rehearsing lines. Imagine doing this in just one day. It’s called The 24 Hour Play. The event consisted of 19 actors, 6 playwrights, 6 directors and 11 technicians, who began work on Friday, February 18, to complete the entire production of 6 ten-minute plays. The group worked throughout the night and the next day to finalize the productions for the 7:30 curtain time. The 24 Hour Play also included a famous playwright on set. Nathan Louis Jackson, playwright, had a play on Broadway called “When I Come to Die” running at the same time. Jackson’s wife, Megan Mascorrow-Jackson, was in HCC’s first production of Necessary Targets, which was
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produced by Charlene Widener, director of theatre. Nathan and Megan happened to be visiting family in the area at the time of the 24 Hour Play so Widener asked them to join the production. Another addition to the play was Keenan Ramos, actor, who also attended school with Mascorrow. “We try to bring in guest artists here for HCC Theater every year. To have a professional actor for our students to work with is really an outstanding accomplishment for us. So having Nathan Jackson and Keenan Ramos come is huge for us, it is really great for our students,” Widener, said. Having known artists come to HCC allows students to have contacts for future opportunities in theater. The 24 Hour Play took a lot of time and people in order
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Weston Ohlde, Hutchinson, performs his special talent by imitating Elvis Presley. Each student showed a unique talent to let the playwrights understand their personality a little more. Photo by Nicole Lux
Nathan Jackson, playwright, talks to fellow actors. Jackson joined talents with Bill Brewer and created his production in the 24 hour play. Photo courtesy of Charlene Widener
to be successful. “We like doing them. To be honest it takes so many people that we have always been really cautious about doing one here at HCC, but, our numbers are growing in our program, so, last year as we were looking forward to this year we thought we might have the people and the support in the community to do it. We were right, so we are very fortunate,” Widener said. The individual plays were not only meant for humor and entertainment. Most of them had a story or meaning behind them. Jackson’s play was a story about the life of a banana. This play focused on things such as boxing and falling in love. He wrote about the same banana character who struggled his whole life to be seen as something other than just a banana. “Nathan Jackson’s play is all about racism, except, they
These props are some of the many for the playwrights to choose for their plays. Each person involved with the play was required to bring one prop item and one costume item . Photo by Nicole Lux
aren’t racist towards the black man in the piece, they are racist against the banana. I think that is what was really genius about it, because, it is really a conversation about race, but it is framed in a way that it isn’t thrown in the audience’s face, it’s easier to relate to,” Widener said. Joining Jackson on the writing crew were HCC faculty members Daniel Spees and Bill Sheldon, English instructors The production brought in around 150 audience members according to Widener and was a very successful turnout.
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Amanda Reilly, Hutchinson, shows her talent to the playwrights and directors. Amanda performed what she calls a ‘funky dance’ while at work. Photo by Nicole Lux Keenan Ramos, actor, is sad when his friend the banana dies in battle. Keenan studied acting at Kansas State University. Photo by Nicole Lux
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Stringer Says Goodbye to Long Time Fine Arts Chairperson After 28 years of teaching at HCC, Bill Brewer decided to retire. There are going to be a lot of things he misses around campus. “The students most, then right behind it would be faculty, we have some really good people here. They are about people that they get; they care about the people they hire. They make sure they are right for the job,” Brewer said. Brewer, raised in Eufaula, Okla., came to HCC after what he says “traveling.” He returned to Oklahoma to teach in a larger high school when his wife noticed an HCC ad in their local newspaper. “I applied, was interviewed and given the job ‘on the spot’ at the end of the interview” Brewer, said. Brewer has directed between 60 and 70 productions. When
Brewer was first hired, HCC and the city were looking to build a new performing arts center and one of the things holding them back was a college theatre program. “They thought I would be the one to create that program, so there I was, ready and willing. That’s what I’ve continuously tried to do since, build and maintain a theatre program. Though in the last several years, I’ve expanded my thinking to the entire Fine Arts Department and have been happy to have been part of making it as strong as I could,” Brewer said. Looking back at the earlier years, Brewer was able to narrow down a few productions that stand out the most. “Early on I had a couple of groups who did ‘breakthrough’
shows that moved us up in recognition and ability. I think of the 1985 production of A Christmas Carol in Lockman Auditorium that had to have shows added so everyone could see it; Little Mary Sunshine in 1986 as the first musical ever at HCC; Antigone in 1985 as our first American College Festival entry, which was well received; there may be others, but those took the program to newer heights at critical times,” Brewer said. Brewer has had many great memories at HCC, and narrowed the best memory down to one. “I guess the best moment is the most recent one for me, the feeling on the night we opened Chicago, and we knew we had a really good show. That was great, because that was hard! That was probably the
most intense work, my research lasted over a year,” Brewer said. Now that Brewer will have free time, he plans to catch up with family and travel a bit with his wife. “One of our grandsons is coming up in April so we will have some of that time filled up, I also have woodworking projects around the house I need to finish up,” Brewer said. Brewer also plans to attend future productions and help if the theater group will have him back. “I’ll be back,” Brewer says. Bill Brewer, fine arts chairperson, sits back and enjoys Jackson’s play during rehearsal. Brewer directed Jackson’s piece in the 24 hour play. Photo by Nicole Lux
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The literary arts publication, Tulgey Wood, is a feast for the mind and eye, created by students for students. photos & story
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“The Jabberwocky, with eyes of flame, C a m e wh i f f l i n g through the tulgey wood, And burbled as it came.”
These lines come from the book, “Through The LookingGlass And What Alice Found There” by Lewis Carroll, and the quote is from a tale in the book entitled “The Jabberwocky.” Carroll was a master at experimenting and creating his own nonsensical words, and it is from the tale of the Jabberwocky roaming the “Tulgey Wood,” that HCC’s literary magazine receives its name. Esther Swartzentruber, student editor of The Tulgey Wood, explains the literary art publication, what it highlights and why literary art is important to HCC and the larger community. The general definition of literary art is any literature that has an artistic element to it. This
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includes the realm of poetry, short stories, non-fiction pieces such as biographies and memoirs, and many others. The Tulgey Wood attempts to combine not only these kinds of literary art, but welcomes students to submit certain types of visual art as well. Examples of visual art include photography, drawings, and computer designs. The literary arts publication tries to represent both of these creative outlets. “The Tulgey Wood is an annual publication that tries to feature black and white photography and art, as well as poetry, fiction, and non-fiction,” Swartzentruber said. This kind of content comes entirely from students. Writers and artists looking to be in upcoming issues of Tulgey Wood can either submit their work online or in person at the English department office in Lockman Hall. The publication tries to display a wide range of literary art and artwork from a variety of students, and encourages newcomers to submit
Creative writing student Brandi Marr, Hutchinson, and other students get advice from poet laureate, Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg. Goldberg’s visit provided inpiration as well as practical writing tips.
their work. “Last year most of the submissions were from the creative writing class, and one year they did a collaboration with the art students. We really are looking for work from all types of students,” Swartzentruber said. Students not familiar with the literary art scene may wonder why they should contribute or support the publication. “The Tulgey Wood is the only publication HCC has for creative writing and art. It’s really important because it is the only way for creative writing students’ work to be seen. Tulgey Wood is the place where they can get their work published and in print, and is a great way to show off all the
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Esther Swartzentruber and Kelsey Pond, both from Hutchinson, look at copies of pastTulgey Wood magazines. Swartzentruber spent many long hours going over submitions for this year’s edition, both editing and promoting the publication.
hard work they’ve done,” Swartzentruber said. Students and contributors to the publication also think that literary arts and the creativity they produce are important to college life, and the wider world. Kelsey Pond, Hutchinson, believes supporting Tulgey Wood means supporting students, many of which are new to creative writing and simply want an audience and peer feedback. “It is important to encourage people to write more, and to share what they’ve written,” Pond said. Spencer Smith, a creative writing student from Hutchinson, agrees with Pond, and shares his own view of why literary art is essential.
“For me, creative writing provides a sense of self. It makes things clear in my head, and getting my words out to other people is very beneficial to collegic society. It’s also important to have an audience to give you feedback and criticism,” Smith said. The literary arts are not just important to the college. Its influence can be seen in a more general context, and effects life beyond school walls. “For one, reading literary art gives you a picture of where other people are coming from; their thoughts and ideas. From that, you can start to relate to people, or find out how much you don’t relate, in some cases,” Swartzentruber said. With this kind of understanding, literary art can do a lot to create sympathy and help people relate to others. It does what most good literature does in any form. It creates an escape into the pages of good writing.
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Fun and inexpensive ideas for dating in Hutchinson There is always opportunity for college students to get out into the dating world. The hard part is coming up with unique date ideas. Jordan Farris, Chapman, and Kayle VanCampen, Clifton, create non-traditional dates to make their relationship fun. “We went to Carey Park one time and played disc golf, then afterward we went to Playa Azul to eat,” Farris said. Sometimes attractions outside of Hutchinson appeal to students. “When we went to the Tanganyika Wildlife Park and met
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Jack Hannah and fed the lemurs and Giraffes,” Brittney Boaldin, Elkhart, said. A traditional first date consists of going to dinner and a movie. Hutchinson has an assortment of restaurants to choose from including mainstream chain restaurants as well as different places to test the taste buds. “We go to Playa Azul a lot, we like to go to Chili’s too. Chili’s has the best chips and salsa, and their pasta is so good,” VanCampen said. No matter the location of a
date, planning a unique experience is a challenge. “One of my ex-boyfriends took me to a movie, and then afterwards we went on a walk by the river. He told me to sit down and he told me how much he loved me. He pulled out a diamond ring an explained it wasn’t a promise ring, just a promise that he would always love me,” Emily Bright, Derby, said. Double dating is another way to get to know someone in a group setting. Going on a date like this can be one way to avoid awkward situations.
“Double dating is the best if it’s your first time hanging out with that person,” Arielle Borecky, Hutchinson, said. Although Hutchinson has a lot of restaurants to offer, some students would like to see other businesses in the area that add to dating options. Farris and VanCampen would like to see a mini golf course, maybe glow in the dark, or a drive-in movie theater. Borecky and Bright both agreed that the idea of an All Star Sports would attract a lot of college students.
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There are activities in Hutchinson that students may not be aware of, such as the Salt Museum, certain activities held at the Cosmosphere, the zoo, and even an exotic animal farm. Farris, VanCampen, Borecky, and Bright all agree that if there was a place for students to sign up for activity text messaging
that Hutchinson would get more students involved. First dates may seem nerveracking at times, however, there are many ways to be creative when deciding what to do. Whether it’s a creative unique date or just a simple dinner and a movie, Hutchinson offers a variety of choices.
Brittney Boaldin, Elkhart, and Alex Monaghan, Zeeland, Mich., feed the lemurs at the Tanganika Zoo. Being at the zoo provided and opportunity for the couple to interact with animals such as turtles, bunnies, and giraffes.
Jordan Farris, Chapman, and Kayle VanCampen, Clifton, enjoy a day while playing Frisbee golf. The two tried to get out of the house when they could and either go for a walk or take their dog to Carey Park.
The top five restaurants to take a date in Hutchinson
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Te c h n o l o g y Keeping up with
New purchases in the Science Dept. keep students on the cutting edge of both science and technology, and provides much needed exposure to leading machines in various fields. photos & story
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orty-eight thousand dollars. What can you buy with that kind of money? A new Audi car, 6 thoroughbred horses, 2 years at Juilliard…or a mass spectrometer. That’s right, a highly sophisticated piece of machinery, the mass spectrometer, costs over $48,000, and was among one of the recent purchases HCC’s science department made to benefit both staff and students. Dr. Charles Buller, chemistry instructor, and Dr. Rob Holmes, biological sciences instructor, describe some of the newer additions to the science department, and what these high-tech machines contribute to the area of science. With the new opportunities for exploring scientific knowledge, the need for equipment that can handle the task of keeping up with the ever-changing world of science is on the rise. Holmes describes some of the new purchases the biology majors will soon be able to work with, and why they are important tools in both science and technology.
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“One of the purchases made recently is called a microarray reader. What this machine does is let you compare a healthy tissue to a diseased tissue, and lets you see the differences in how they use their genes,” Holmes said. The biology class will be using these instruments as early as the end of this semester, and definitely by the beginning of the upcoming term, opening new avenues of knowledge for students to explore. This is also true for chemistry majors, who have already implemented their equipment into the classroom. “The chemistry department purchased some instruments several years ago that are important to the department. One such machine is called a gas chromatograph with a mass spectrometer detector. This can separate the components in various reaction mixtures, and identify what is in the mixture,” Buller said. This instrument allows the organic chemistry classes and honors students to conduct experi-
ments and research not possible at other community colleges in Kansas. Whether for biology or chemistry, these kinds of additions to the science department open up doors for students and staff. The current equipment provides the means to explore new avenues of knowledge and ways of thinking about science, and life. “With this equipment, we’ll be able to explore the molecular side of life in a way we really haven’t been able to do before. We’ve been able to do a little in the past with electrophoresis, which is a technique for separating pieces of DNA. Now we’ll be able to do this with proteins, and study and analyze the results better,” Holmes said. Buller describes the equipment as a valuable part of the department that gives students exposure to real working technology. Another reason the machines are important is because they are able to produce more accurate results that are then critically analyzed by
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the students. “The contrast between the old instruments and the new ones is like comparing a Model T to a new Hybrid. This new equipment provides the ability to identify what is being analyzed, and has been very useful in the organic chemistry labs,” Buller said. “Previous older instruments required tedious, painstaking procedures to accomplish the same thing, and one was never 100% sure if the outcome was accurate. With the new computer-controlled machines, the students can be sure of their results.” Exposure and experience with these instruments is not just good science, but good business sense as well. Students trying to break into a related field after college will most likely have a better advantage over those without experience, resulting in potentially higher pay. The value that the equipment brings to students is something that Buller also finds significant, especially to those living, working, and going to school in Kansas.
“In the real world these kinds of machines are used in hospitals, ethanol plants, and other industrial settings. By having our students use this kind of technology, we can hopefully prepare them for growing job markers, open up their eyes to the world around them, and unlock their hidden talents.” Instructors are not the only ones excited about the new equipment; students also embrace the chance to use the new machines. Miranda Hughes, Hutchinson, gives her opinion on the opportunity of working with the new equipment. “I would definitely think about taking another science class if there is new high-tech machines to use,” Hughes said. Chris Byard agrees with Hughes, and also thinks the possibility of working with new technology is intriguing. “Just knowing there is a possibility of working with pioneering new technology makes me interested in taking a science class,” Byard said. Real-world exposure with high-tech equipment has created
an atmosphere of excitement and possibilities among the science department, and hopefully will continue to do so for years to come. “We are trying to equip our students for careers in the everchanging job market, and exposing them to this kind of technology can only give them an advantage over community college students without access to newer equipment.
Thermocycler: Quick Facts It amplifies DNA segments It can manipulate tempratures of a sample to get results It is most commonly used in medical, pharmecutical, and biofuel industries
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Jarrod Miller, Hutchinson; Miles Hancock, Winfield; Anthony Mendoza, Hutchinson; and Justin Blundell, Dodge City, work on biology experiments in the lab. The information students learned in class was relevant to later work with machines, like the microarray chip reader.
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Quantel Denson, Grandview, Mo., jumps to dunk over opponents.The team beat Fort Scott 51-39.
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Men’s basketball team rise to the top Being nationally ranked with a 17 game winning streak is not something every basketball team can brag about. The Hutchinson Community College men’s basketball team had many highlights this season including the Region VI Tournament play. “We’re hanging in there, playing hard every day in practice, we’re getting in there and taking care of business,” Steve Eck, head coach, said. The 15-member team proved strong at the beginning of the season winning 17 straight games. They continued on and finished the season with a 26-7 record. “We have six sophomores, so they are a main part of the team,” Eck said.
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The athletes usually practice one to two hours a day. “Practices should be as long as it takes to cover what we have to cover,” Joe Mitchell, Wichita, said. “The practices are about two hours of practicing hard. He enjoys the learning experience and getting to know his teammates better,” Kervens Calixe, Port Charlotte, Fla., said. The athletes were also faced with a few challenges midseason when they lost a close game to Butler by one point, ending their winning streak. “To me it seems like everyone we play should be our rivals because we get everyone’s best shot, but, on paper our rivals are Butler and Barton. I enjoy playing
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everyone,” Mitchell said. Eck has been coaching 31 years as head coach. He coached at a junior high school in Wichita, Wichita South High School, Butler County Community College, Redlands Community College in Oklahoma, Cowley County, and has been here at Hutchinson Community College for two years. Even though the season ended, these athletes can still be found shooting baskets and practicing on their own. Calixte plans to spend most of his summer shooting hoops and preparing for his return next year. “Summer time is grind time, I have a lot of work to do this summer,” Calixte said
Hill College W 72-58
Independence Ranger College W 81-77 W 71-67 (OT)
Harcum College W 117-84
NorthwestShoals W 99-77
Allen County W 80-54
Central Nebraska W 106-89
Dodge City W 79-62
Seward County W 80-75
Garden City W 72-61
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Head Coach Steve Eck watches and evaluates his players’ moves. Eck has been a head coach at HCC for two years. Joe Mitchell, Wichita, looks over a defender to find a teammate. Mitchell played for the Dragons last year as well.
Butler L 80-81
Colby W 80-71
Cloud County W 82-65
Dodge City L 79-80
Butler L 73-82
Colby W 84-78
Cloud County W 65-63
Independence W 88-84 (OT) Region VI Tournament
Barton L 63-70
Pratt W 97-68
Seward County L 76-86
Garden City L 62-76
Barton W 77-72 (OT)
Pratt W 62-60
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Emile Blakesley, Hutchinson, attempts to block a shot. Blakesley represented the only local recruit on the team.
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Lady Dragon’s fight their way to the top ending their season with a record of 30-2. Fort Scott W 85-37
Tabor JV W 106-32
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South Plains College L 63-69
Frank Phillips College W 74-37
SW Christian College W 100-71
Rock Valley CC W 88-47
Friends University JV W 93-34
NorthwestShoals W 83-50
Kansas City CC W 60-42
Seminole State CC W 88-58
St Petersburg CC W 83-74
Hillsborough CC W 82-57
Dodge City W 104-42
Seward County W 73-56
Garden City W 81-53
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Jackie Patterson, Frisco,Texas, defends a Colby opponent by stretching out. Patterson played forward for the Lady Dragons.
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Beth Cornwell, St. John, blocks out after a free throw is shot. Cornwell played center for the Lady Dragons.
Cloud County W 66-58
Dodge City W 82-31
Butler W 58-40
Colby W 60-44
Cloud County W 83-53
Independence W 55-50 Region VI Tournament
Barton W 81-58
Pratt W 69-26
Seward County W 62-59
Garden City W 91-52
Barton W 69-45
Pratt W 66-48
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Caleb Childs, Wichita, practices on his mid-range game. The HCC golf team won four of the past five conference championships as of April 14, 2011.
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Sam Schulte, Hutchinson, gets ready to chip his ball onto the green. Schulte shot his way to earn the title of conference tournament medalist during the season. Cole Jost, Hesston, lines up for his first putt of the day. Jost swung an impressive 154 at the first league tournament of the season. Niklas Ekberg, Stockholm, Sweden, shows perfect swinging form to land softly on the green. The Blue Dragons have won five consecutive leaguedesignated tournaments.
Coca-Cola Classic
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Twin Rivers Country Club 36 Hole Course Team Score - 635
Rolling Meadows Golf Club 36 Hole Course Team Score -614
Hesston Country Club 36 Hole Course Team Score -596
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Harbour Lakes Golf Club 36 Hole Course Team Score - 631
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Alexys Davis, Salina, competes in the girl’s 4x800 meter relay at the 2011 Hutch Night Relays. The girls took first place with a time of 11:28.76. Photo by Angelica Nathan
Grant Kerschen, Cunningham, flies through the air in the long jump. Kerschen placed 7th at the 2011 Hutch Night Relay. Photo by Garret Teegerstrom Martin Jenkins, Beaufort, S.C., gets a run through before jumping the triple jump. The All-American qualified for nationals in the triple jump and high jump. Photo by Garret Teegerstrom
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Annelle Chestnut, Clay Center, leads the 1,000 meter finals. Chestnut was named the Region VI Indoor Championship’s Athlete of the Meet earlier in the season. Photo by Angelica Nathan Oscar Sigala, Hayne, throws the javelin at the 2011 Hutch Night Relays. Sigala threw for 56.88 meters in the finals. Photo by Garret Teegerstrom
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Softball’s not for the weakplayers weigh in on the sport & what makes it so tough, rewarding. Why is it called softball anyway? The name, which dates back to 1926, is perhaps a little outdated for today’s high-energy world of sports. Perhaps softball would benefit from a new image that more closely captures the intensity
of the game in the 21st century. The players of HCC’s softball team, the Lady Dragons, discuss the struggles and rewards of the sport, and why softball is harder than some may give the game, and the players, credit for. The Lady Dragons are a hardworking team of girls who dedicate their time and energy to the game of softball. That includes practice games, workouts, and tournament games where they really face the pressure. This is in addition to being students and keeping their
Western Nebraska Kansas Wesleyan Hesston College L 4-0 University W 4-2 L 16-7 W 7-4 L 4-2
Sterling College JV McPherson College W 10-7 (8 innings) W 9-4 W 8-5
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grades high enough to play or receive scholarships. Rebecca Slief, Pratt, and Elise Beguelin, Hutchinson, describe some of the biggest challenges they have being softball players. “I think the hardest thing about the game is being consistent day in and day out for 60 games,” Beguelin said. “One thing about the sport that is hard is the fact that the elements are always unknown,” Slief said. Courtney Killen, Derby, adds a specific example for why softball is
Butler L 8-1 L 10-1 (5 innings)
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such a challenging sport. “Playing double headers is a challenge sometimes; it’s hard to let the first game go and get refocused for the second one,” Killen said. While there are many challenges to overcome in the game, there are also many rewards. The cheers of the crowd or feeling of accomplishment can often make the sport worth all the hard work. “The most rewarding thing for me is learning how to work hard and function as a team,” Eastern Oklahoma State L 7-2
Northeastern Western Oklahoma Oklahom A&M State L 4-1 L 9-0 (5 innings)
Rose State L 10-6
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Second base Amanda Armstrong, Goddard, and Samantha Cargile, Clearwater, attempt to catch the softball. The Lady Dragons split the double-header against Johnson County, 5-4 and 0-11 respectively. Photo by Shirley Schrag
Lindsay Vitale,Wichita, pitches during a game against Independence. Vitale held the single season shutout record for the Lady Dragons. Photo by Shirley Schrag
Putney said. Along with these reasons for playing the sport, the girls also enjoy a sense of pride in their hard work and will have many fond memories from their time as Lady Dragons. One of the crowning moments for many of the players is the team’s victory over Cowley Community College at the Region 6 tournament, which took place in 2010. The girls have shown both on and off the field that softball is just as hard, and rewarding, as any other sport and they have some friendly advice for those who may think otherwise. “If you think softball is a ‘soft’ sport, I recommend you give it a try,” Beguelin said. “I just don’t think there is such a thing as a ‘soft’ sport,” Putney said. Considering these words of wisdom, maybe instead of calling the sport “Softball”, the name should more accurately represent the effort and passion behind the game and the players. Anyone up for a game of “Fierceball”?
Kendra Crippen, Wichita, said. “I thought having Coach Rose dance after a double header sweep was pretty rewarding. The free food is also nice,” Janessa Putney, Pomona, said. A dancing coach is hard to beat as a reward for a good couple of games, but to get to the point of a double-header sweep takes a lot of effort and teamwork. This can sometimes be one of the hardest things about a team sport, and softball is no exception. “Having everyone on the team understand their role on the team is difficult sometimes,” Putney said. Despite the general difficulty of functioning as a team, the girls find plenty of reasons to keep playing softball. Most of them plan to continue playing after HCC graduation, and they share some of the reasons why they enjoy the game so much and hope to be playing softball for years to come. “This is what I love to do. I plan on playing the sport hopefully at a four-year college,” Killen said. “I enjoy meeting people, and the game gives me the opportunity to meet and make lifelong friends,” Allen County L 2-0 L 9-2
Cloud County L 5-3 W 11-2 (5 innings)
Highland L 6-1 W 3-2
Brown Mackie L 3-1 W 7-0
Independence W 9-1 W 9-0 (5 innings)
Neosho County L 2-1 (10 innings) L 9-1 (6 innings)
Running to home base, Nicole Chronister, South Hutchinson, scores a run. Chronister started as center field halfway through the Lady Dragon season. Photo by Shirley Schrag
Kansas City W 7-2 W 6-4
Friends University JV W 9-2 W 10-2 (6 innings)
Pratt W 2-1 W 6-2
Cowley College L 9-1 (5 innings) L 3-2
Fort Scott W 5-2 L 5-2
Johnson County L 5-0 L 10-5 (5 innings)
Dodge City L 8-2 W 9-1 Results as of April 12, 2011
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Blue Dragon Baseball Competes Again After Finishing 3rd in the 2010 NJCAA World Series
After hitting a homerun, Connor McClain, Waterloo, Iowa, celebrates with teammates. The Blue Dragon’s played against Hesston College and won the game 11-2. Photo by Shirley Schrag
Temple College L 6-15 L 4-5
McLennan College L 1-8 L 2-4
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Bulter W 7-0 L 13-4
Barton L 4-7 L 4-11
Barton L 2-3 W 4-2
Brown Mackie W 10-0
Tabor College W 17-2 W 7-0
Iowa Western L 1-2 L 4-2
Iowa western W 1-0 W 2-1
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Tyler Price, Edmond, Okla., pitches against a batter. Iowa Western beat the Blue Dragons in both games, 1-2 and 4-2 respectively. Photo by Shirley Schrag Todd Schultz, Hutchinson, slides back into first base. Shultz played on the World Series team last year as catcher. Photo by Shirley Schrag
Dodge City W 5-3 W 13-5
Rose State College L 5-1 W 5-4
Garden City L 3-2 L 4-3
Dodge City W 7-1 W 13-7
Heston College W 11-2
Garden City W 6-4 L 6-5
Brown Mackie W 16-5 (8 innings)
Longview College W 7-4 W 2-0
Pratt W 11-0 (5 innings) W 5-4 (10 innings)
Pratt W 9-2 W 9-5
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