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% Volume 97, Number 9

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October 31, 1984

Sophomores Swing Nykerk by Sybil Babinski and Deanna Weaver The weeks of practice were over and all was ready. The Nykerk tradition continued last Saturday night, with Erica K r a t z e r a s M i s t r e s s of Ceremonies. Even though there was no general theme of the competition, the performances held close to the idea of what it means to be your own person. The enthusiastic Freshman Song, 'We a r e the Music Makers', was directed by Karen Becker and Kelly Stair and was accompanied by Carrie Terpstra. The song was dedicated to their directors. The well know Sophomore Song, 'Consider Yourself, was directed by Lynette Carter and Cindy Blight and was accompanied by Amy Dokter. They dedicated their song to the Freshman class to welcome them into the Nykerk family. The topic of the Oration was 'A Woman-A Person'. This topic was not meant to be a political or feminist statement, but a personal statement of what it is to be a w o m a n and a p e r s o n . Freshman orator was Shelly Krause who was coached by Chris Peterson and Kirsti Stroom. Andrea Smith arated for the Sophomiore Class and was coached by M. Beth Archer and Jeanine Baisch. Andra dedicated her oration to unconditional friends. "Turn the Other Face" was the title of the Freshman Play,

D r . Merold Westphal and D i r k Weeldreyer s q u a r e d off on domestic Issues a t last T h u r s d a y ' s debate. P r o f e s s o r s Curry and Holmes will d e b a t e foreign policy this Thursday, 9 P M , in Wichers Auditorium. (Photos by Todd VerBeek)

by Elizabeth MacGregor Wichers Auditorium was the scene on Thursday night for Debate *84 - a presidential debate on Domestic Issues. Although neither Ronald Reagan nor Walter Mondale were present, each was ably represented by a Hope person. Professor M e r o l d W e s t p h a l of t h e philosophy department represented Mondale, and student Dirk W e e l d r e y e r represented Reagan. The debate, moderated by Robert Hok,e began with three minute opening statements by each "candidate." Westphal emphasized the u n f a i r n e s s , foolishness, and lawlessness of the Reagan administration in making the point that the country cannot afford out how well Reagan has turned the country around economicxally since the Carter-Mondale administration and that election of Mondale would be a return to that. Following the opening statements, the representatives Lynette C a r t e r and Cindy Blight directed fielded questions from the audience. In general questions adthe s o p h o m o r e song "Consider Y o u r s e l f / ' dressed to both candidates each was allowed r a two minute which was coached by Tami tainties in their lives, is cons- response and a rebuttal to the Suchecki and Kristi Sweers. The tant." other's answer, and in specific Play was dedicated to all the While the Judges left to make questions for one candidate the special people who allow us to their decision, entertainment other was allowed a noe minute 'turn the other face'. The play was provided by a graduate of rebuttal. showed the audience how we Hope College, Dave Van Dyke. The initial focus of questioning often hide behind our masks. Cin- His magic and jokes brought was e c o n o m i c s . R e a g a n ' s dy H o f f m a n and J e n n i f e r laughter to the crowd. During his twenty-five percent tax cut was TenHavecoached the Sophomore act the women of both provided the first subject, with Westphal play, "Through the Looking- their own entertainment by emphasizing the unevenness of Glass." The audience watched singing, chanting, and "wav- its b e n e f i t s . W e e l d r e y e r Alice and her encounters as she ing". countered that all sectors of ventured through the glass and Finally, the decision that society have benefitted from the across the checker board. The everyone was waiting for came. improvement in the economy as play cast dedicated their per- THE SOPHOMORES WON THE a whole under Reagan. Other formance to "the parents and NYKERK CUP! The Alma questions along this line focused friends who have helped them Mater was .then ,sung and all on Social Security, import quotas sort out the truth from their "Met in the Middle!" Even on steel, and the deficit. looking-glasses, and to God, who though the Sophomores won the Social issues were another hot in spite and of the many uncer- cup, everyone was a winner! topic of the debate. The problem

of hunger in the U.S. was addressed. Westphal stated that poverty had increased under Reagan, and a Mondale administration would restore programs and economic stability for the poor. Weeldreyer emphasized the increase in food stamps, school unches, surplus food distribution programs and elderly nutrition programs under Reagan. The representatives locked horns again over Civil Rights, with Weeldreyer emphasizing Reagan's inner city progrmas and appointments of women in his administration. Westphal countered that Weeldreyer had only paid lip service to women and named some steps Mondale would take to improve Civil Rights. The environment and crime were also addressed. Both representatives did an excellent job. Both were very well informed and had favorable facts and figures to cite on every topic raised. Each did a good job representing the candidate they backed. The sharp audience raised very challenging questions which the "candidates" ably answered. If a winner were to be chosen as in the real debates, both of these debaters would be winners! The debates will conclude this week. Forging affairs will be the topic with Professor Earl Curry representing Mondale facing J a c k Holmes r e p r e s e n t i n g Reagan. The debate will take place Thursday night at 9 p.m. in Wichers Auditorium, for a lively confrontation full of Information to hlep make the choice on electionday, be sure to attend.


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