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Hope voters remain united Hope professor, alum compete for House seat

Amy Soukup C A M P U S N E W S EDITOR

Rob Gulmond Undergraduate college passes quickly for many students, and some may dread graduation day and their entrance into the real world after four years of living in the college bubble.

Hope College alumni Joel Reisig ('96) and Scott Voshel ('98) co-wrote and produced the film "Fraternity House" to address these c o m m o n concerns among many graduating college seniors.

"Fraternity House," a comedy similar to that of "American Pie" or "Animal House," takes place on the last day before graduation at an unnamed college and features a 24-hour look into life at the fraternity Iota G a m m a Chi. Among the mayhem of binge drinking, topless women, pledge hazing and non-stop partying, two Iota G a m m a Chi members, brothers Evan (Justin Isfield) and Jake (Reisig), learn that their father plans for them to go into the banking business after graduation.

Distraught, Evan and Jake begin t o devise a plan t o return to college for a fifth year, and they consult an Iota G a m m a Chi legend— "Fossil"—a multiple-year returning senior (played by Johnny Lechner).

The film follows the brothers in their attempts at finding ways to convince their father to pay for another year of school and their eventual acceptance of ending their college career.

Voshel and Reisig were Alpha Theta Chi fraternity brothers at Hope, and after graduation, they worked together in the mortgage and financial business.

"We were good at it, b u t neither of us enjoyed a minute of it," said Reisig. "To keep ourselves sane we would try to one up each other with our wildest college memories.

After a while we started to think, 'you know, there's enough funny stuff here to make a movie,' so we started SEE

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Kohlbeck (*10), an accounting major (left) and Jared Grayblel {'10), a special education majo. (right) hold signs supporting the candidates of their choice. Though they disagree on whom to vote for, they remain close friends and roommates.

Democrats and Republicans rally before vote Rob Gulmond STAFF WRITER

For the Hope College Democrats and the Hope College Republicans, the emphasis this past week was encouraging people for the last time before the presidential election to get to the polls and vote.

"Are we really Republicans and Democrats... or are we Americans?" asked Phil Arthurhultz,aformer Republican state senator in Michigan, as he addressed the Hope Democrats at their meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Arthurhultz came to explain why he, as a Republican, was voting for Sen. Barack Obama, and why Americans should vote for Obama.

The Hope Republicans held a debate on Wednesday to highlight the issues in the upcoming election.

It was a conversation with an independent who was a strong supporter of McCain.

"The students are going to decide this election," said Hope Republicans President Nicole VanDerKolk.

College students have traditionally produced poor voter turnouts in past elections.

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our lives for good or bad, so it is This year, there are many firsttime voters in college campuses important to voice our opinion."

As election day neared, across the countries who are impassioned about the Iraq the Hope Republicans were receiving strong War and the student support economy. These on campus. voters could 6 6 They had have a significant As college s t u d e n t s , record numbers influence on the w e are at a n age w h e r e of students election. the p r e s i d e n t directly involved with . B o t h affects us for o n e of volunteering organizations and campaign have been t h e first t i m e s w h e n it working to c o m e s to finding a job, activities.

The Hope educate new taxes, and healthcare, Democrat's do voters about the a m o n g o t h e r issues. notseeadramatic elections and —NICOLE increase in help them get to VANDERKOLK ( ' 1 0 ) support prior to the polls. To help HOPE REPUBLICANS the election. achieve these PRESIDENT "I was results, they were 9 9 surprised at how running booths little support around campus there is for that answered students' questions about the Obama on campus," said Hope election and having pamphlets, Democrat, Shannon Brenneman flyers, and other campaign ('11). "I guess 1 expected to see more support for him f r o m the paraphernalia.

"As college students, we are younger generation, but I feel at an age where the president like there are a lot of McCain directly affects us for one of s i g n s - m o r e than I'd like to see." the first times when it comes Editors' note: At the time the to finding a job, taxes, and Anchor went to press, the election healthcare, among other issues," results were unknown. said VanDerKolk. "This is an election that is going to affect

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The battle for a seat in the House of Representatives ended Tuesday. Voters of Michigan's 2 nd District decided between Republican Pete Hoekstra and Democrat Fred Johnson.

Holland had a particular interest in this race, as both candidates are members of the community.

Hope also had a strong interest as Hoekstra is an alumni and Johnson is a faculty member.

Hoekstra immigrated to Holland from the Netherlands.

He attended Holland Schools and received his bachelor's degree at Hope College. After graduating from Michigan University he went to work at Herman Miller, Inc, a Fortune 500 company in Zeeland and eventually ascended to the rank of vice president. Hoekstra ran for Congress in 1992 and has been there ever since.

JohnsonwasborninMaryland, where he earned his commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Marines at Bowie State University.

Johnson climbed to the rank of captain, and was eventually honorably discharged.

He earned his masters and doctorate at Kent State University. He is now an associate professor of American history at Hope College. He is also a distinguished novelist.

The two men have clear differences in the issues that are forming debate across the Michigan.

To improve the district's infrastructure, Hoekstra wants improved transportation, while Johnson wants to bring more jobs to the district.

Johnson wants to see immediate limits on greenhouse gas emissions, while his opponent wants to implement a long-term approach to reduce harmful pollutants but not hurt the economy.

Hoekstra supports a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage while Johnson is opposed to it.

Hoekstra is pro-life. Johnson is pro-choice.

Both candidates favor a slow troop withdrawal from Iraq but only doing so while maintaining the safety of the remaining troops in Iraq and the United States.

Hope Men's Basketball Season Preview— A look at the 2008-09 Flying Dutchmen.

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Wednesday ASCD Workshop

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Mary DeYoung will present on math topics. Science Center 3 1 2 8 , 7 p.m.

CityMusic Cleveland, Great Performance Series Dlmnent Chapel. 7:30 p.m.

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Dlmnent Chapel. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Nov. 8 Nykerk Cup Competition Freshmen and sophomore women compete In song, play and oration.

Holland Civic Center. 7 p.m.

Sunday Nov. 9 10 a.m. Service - Kate Davelaar's Parents Dlmnent Chapel

Monday Nov. 10 Jazz Combos Concert Wichers Auditorium. 7:30 p.m.

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Pizza, conversation and Information on pursuing ministry, seminary or further theological education. Trygve and Kristen Johnson's Home. 7 9 W. 13th St. of

Fisher ('09) and Shanna Mack ('09).

John Nykerk, a professor, The Holland Civic Center dean and Music will again host the annual Hope college Department founder created the College Nykerk Cup competition Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. This competition in 1936.

Freshman orator Jordan will be the the 74 th consecutive Walters (11) is coached by Robin year that the freshmen and sophomore women of H o p e Baker (10) and Nicole Potter College will compete in song, (10). Sophomore orator Alexa Westley is coached by Ayannah play and oration. More than 200 Hope students are involved Abiade ('09) and Barbra Rubio according to a Hope press ('09). Both orators are speaking on the theme "Reaching release.

The class of 2012 will sing Beyond."

The coaches are enthused "Spoonful of Sugar," and the class of 2011 will sing "Hairspray." about their involvement in The freshmen song coaches Nykerk. Brenner said, "It's not are directing coach Stefanie just something fun to do for a Brenner (10) and motions coach month; it's a learning process Jena Iverson ('10). The freshmen and you take so much with you at the end of it." song-morale coaches are Samuel "I love watching everything Pettigrew ('10) and Stephen come together. The girls learn Hobson ('10). the song, then add motions The sophomore song coaches and props.

It is so f u n to watch are directing coach Jennifer Fait everything I have pictured in my ('09) and motions coach Meghan Wahl ('09). The sophomore song- mind come alive," said Iverson.

The support of the morale morale coaches are Christopher Sikkema ('09) and Benjamin boys is appreciated by all Nykerk participants and coaches. "They Oegema ('09). (the playboys] are the support The 2012 play, titled "The and framework that we need Little Rascals," is written and coached by BethAnn Tieche through the really tough times (10) and Holly Johnson (10). of Nykerk. They are more than The 2011 play, titled "The Office: we deserve," said Mack.

Iverson said, "The skits they From Scranton to Holland," is (the song morale boys] have written and coached by Allison Emily West

A panel featuring professionals f r o m publishing companies, authors and magazine writers and editors. Martha Miller 159, 6 p.m.

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Friday Orchestra and Wind Symphony Concert

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SLEEP OUT SAT, NOV. 13 The Hope College chapter of Habitat for Humanity is preparing for the upcoming Sleep Out in the Pine Grove on Nov. 13. The date is much later than previous years, but despite the possibility of cold weather, nine professors are already signed up to participate.

The event provides cardboard boxes for the professors to use as shelter for the night, and the evening kick-off includes pizza and hot chocolate for everyone in attendance.

Habitat for Humanity at Hope works to support Lakeshore Habitat, the beneficiary of the funds that the Sleep Out raises.

Hope's Habitat group is also working with the Ottawa County Housing Coalition this year. One of the goals of the Sleep Out is to raise awareness of homelessness in Ottawa County. The three cochairs, Alyssa Cassabaum (Ml), Rachel Austin ( 1 0 ) and Carrie Powers ( 1 0 ) , arc organizing the Sleep Out, community work days and Spring Break trips.

Habitat works with other groups to build affordable houses for families in need. The house size depends on the need of the family. Upcoming work days are open to all. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up by emailing habitat@hope.edu. The upcoming opportunities are Nov. 15, 18 and 22.

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for the Nykerk competition on Saturday, Nov. 8. thought of this year are fantastic.

We could not have asked for better morale boys."

The coaches are looking forward to the upcoming competition. Brenner said "I think our girls look and sound amazing."

Regardless of the outcome of the event, Nykerk "I just know that on Nykerk night, whether or not Even Year is announced as the winner, I will hold my head high, immensely proud of my hard work," said Brenner.

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to think, 'you know, there's enough funny stuff here to make a movie,' so we started writing some stuff down in a notebook."

"Fraternity House" is largely based on Reisig and Voshel's experiences at Hope. Reisig said, "Although Fraternity House is not a true story, much of the story is based on our time at Hope. The film starts with a 6 a.m. pre-class party—a twice-ayear tradition we had with the Sigmas. It also has some scenes that are based on our May Day pig roast and some events that were taken right out of Centurian pledging."

The whole process of creating 'Fraternity House,' itook Voshel and Reisig about two years. They originally created the film to go straight to DVD, but Celebration Cinemas in Grandville and Lansing featured the film for almost two m o n t h s this fall.

"Fraternity House" includes appearances by Christian Stolte ("Leatherheads", "Stranger than Fiction," "Prison Break") and radio personalities Gregg "Free Beer" Daniels and Eric "Hot Wings" Zane.

Lechner, who plays Fossil in the film, is also well-known as a real-life "fossil" of sorts.

Lechner has attended college at University of WisconsinWhitewater since 1994 and has gained national recognition for his unique lifestyle.

He has appeared on "the David Letterman Show," and in

publications such as Newsweek Magazine and the New York Times.

O n his personal website, www. johnnylechner.com, Lechner said, "I have realized that people my age (and even people much older) are naturally confused about what they are doing with

their lives. I've got the rest of my life to work and since I'm enjoying the college years...why not add one more?"

In an interview featured on the "Fraternity House" DVD, Lechner addressed current college students and said, "My advice is to take your time and

soak it up because the college experience goes by so fast."

Voshel and Reisig are currently working to secure worldwide DVD distribution of "Fraternity House", but until then, the DVD is available through fraternityhousemovie. com.

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Next president will inherit expanded powers Past presidencies leave legacy of increasing commander-in-chiefs reach Joe Seymour GUEST W R I T E R

On January20,2009, either Senator John McCain or Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the 44th President, and he will also enjoy an expanded executive branch.

The Constitution possesses three Articles that define the roles of and the balance of power for the legislative, executive and judicial branches. Specifically, Article II contains the requirements and duties of the president in four sections varying f r o m qualification and election to impeachment. However, over the course of American political history, presidents have progressively sought greater influence over the spheres of the legislative and judicial branches.

One of the earliest growths of executive power came from an opponent of a strong central government. "Thomas Jefferson," notes Hope Political Science Professor Dr. Matt Roberts, "made the Louisiana Purchase without clear authorization in the Constitution for that kind of executive action - in part because he saw it as the best strategic choice to protect against the North American presence of the major world powers." Following Jefferson's initial push, the Presidency of the 20th century experienced the greatest expansion.

The Great Depression and World War II provided a fertile environment for President Franklin Roosevelt to empower

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the executive branch beyond its then per- commander in chief, has deployed troops ceived role. In response to the Brownlow many times beyond that. Near the end Commission, Roosevelt created the Ex- of the Vietnam War, Congress overrode ecutive Office of the president as a supple- Nixon's veto of the War Power Resolution Act; the bill curbed ment to the presidents the president's seemingly cabinet. The HOP had no 66 unlimited deployment of basis in the Constitution, troops without Congresand it allowed the presiRight now there's a sional authorization. dent to have control over great deal of public The Bush Administrahis advisors while diffusing tion's war on terror has power away from the offisentiment against produced friction becial Secretary positions. executive power. tween the three branches In addition to expand— D R . MATT ROBERTS of government as the ing his office, Roosevelt POLITICAL SCIENCE president has claimed exthreatened to weaken the pansive authority. ImmeSupreme Court's authordiately after 9/11, Conity through "packing the gress passed the broa^ court," and he c o m m a n d ed the legislative agenda through New AUMF to permit the president to deploy Deal programs. Roosevelt accumulated troops to combat terrorists. The postso much power in his four terms that the 9/11 environment was "a situation where 22nd A m e n d m e n t was added to limit a Congress was likely t o support the president because of the huge symbolic value of president to only two terms.

Wars and times of crises have often appearing united and patriotic in the face of a national disasteif Roberts said. bolstered presidential authority.

Congress and the courts have given "The framers put together the Constisubstantial ground to the president durtution," said Roberts, "with an understanding that decisive action in foreign affairs, ing dire times, and it could be said that the when necessary, could only be taken by a recent $700 billion financial rescue plan echoes the "back the president" mentality. solo decision maker like the president."

The 2008 presidential campaign has Although Congress has only declared S E E POWERS, P A G E 4 war five times, the president, in his role as

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You can argue church v. state but hands off our 'spera in Deo' Karle Luldens PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

I imagine politicians with personal faith convictions must be terrified of opening their mouths on the subject of religion anytime a microphone s in sight.

We're living in an age where bible belt evangelicals do raging battle with post-60's atheists: the government, objective mediator that it must be, is running on a background of hypersensitive political correctness. No matter what a politician says or does regarding religion, someone will take offense—maybe even someone with a big change-purse rattling around Capitol Hill—and that's how political careers are devastated.

Politics It seems f u n n y that people should have to pretend not to be religious when the government was supposed to be Christian.

"I would probably have to say yes, that the Constitution established the United States of America as a Christian nation," says Sen. John McCain. "I just have to say in all candor that since this nation was fo u n d ed primarily on Christian principles.,. personally, I prefer (a president) who I know who has a solid grounding in my faith. I just would—I just feel that that's an important part of o u r qualifications to lead."

Poor John is trying to open up to us, tell us what he believes, and don't we crave that kind of straight talk? Nevertheless, remarks like that always sfeem to get a g o v e r n m e n t guy iij trouble—for s o m e reason McCain felt compelled to ring ifl) the press later to reword his remarks. (Permit m e t o quote /Irticle Six of the United States

Constitution: "All executive a n d judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be b o u n d by Oath or Affirmation to s u p p o r t this Constitution; b u t no religious Test shall ever be r e q u i r e d as a Qualification to any Office or college or university. At 900 religiously-affiliated institutions of public Trust under the United higher education around the naStates") Yes, it's that old classic, the tion, the leadership can do away separation of church and state. with cautious wording and hasty Whoever thought that was a explanations, trying to please good idea? If a person really b e - ^ ^ h e voters and the campaign lieves that God wants our nation donors all at once. At last! An to be led in a certain direction, arena without hypocrisy, an arehe can't honestly be expected to na for open, truthful discussion; a system that functions purely ignore that divine call just because of the Constitution. Af- according to God's will, without ter all, it sometimes seems silly the politics!

For example, according to the that everyone insists we should mission statement of Brigham continue to follow a list of rand o m rules written by a bunch of Young University, "All students dead guys a long time ago. (I'm should be taught the truths of referring to the Bill of Rights, of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Any course, not anything found in education is inadequate which does n o t emphasize that His the Old Testament.) is the only n a m e given under heaven whereby mankind can Private colleges be saved." Meanwhile, "Bob But, alas, this is where we Jones University exists to grow find ourselves: forced to look Christlike character," and "to on as politicians stumble over implant in students a committheir words, hiding their faiths m e n t to vital involvement in the to present a politically correct life and ministry of a biblically face to the vicious liberal media. faithful local congregation."

And of course, "The mission Given the moral turpitude that grips our secular government, of H o p e College is to educate where can we turn to find ex- students ... in the context of the amples of pure Christian leader- historic Christian faith." Reading over these mission stateship?

Ah! Let's return to the private ments, don't you find it refresh-

ing to see a strive diligently, whenever persons are recruited to the faculty collection of admin- for tenure-track positions, to identify and recruit persons ... istrations that proudly who have a mature understanding of and c o m m i t m e n t to the advertise their church Christian faith. ... (It) is expectc o n n e c - ed that the faculty as a whole will tions? Sec- be predominantly Christian and ular lead- that every member of the faculty ers may get will fully support the College's squeamish purpose."

At institutions like this one, over issues like public administrators are n o t only forbidden t o implement religious prayer, but never here: tests in their hiring process, there's no they are encouraged to do so!

GRAPHIC BY CORY W A R N E R need to sep- This is no secular government, after all. The "citizens" of reliarate church and college.

In fact, as private institu- gious colleges—the students, tions, college and university faculty and staff who c o m e together to form leaders have one institution, every right to 66 under Godd e t e r m i n e what represent a selfsort of executive I would probably selective group and judicial offihave to say yes, the participating in cers (and faculty a private orga. and staff) -they Constitution estabnization, and employ.

Bob lished the United everyone has Jones, for exStates as a Christian a right to leave ample, is looknation. if they're dising expressly to — S E N .

JOHN M C C A I N pleased. hire "ministryWe shake minded people 95 our heads sadly who have a burat the secular d e n to use their politicians, so wrapped up in expertise and experience to enhance and f u r t h e r the cause of hypocritical attempts to save face and please the lobbyists. the Lord Jesus Christ." At CalBut, we can always take refuge vin College, the administration declares that "staff m e m b e r s in the honesty of the religious where leaders should strive with God's help institutions, to demonstrate (Paul's Gifts of plainly rely on their Christian faith. I raise my (nonalcoholic) the Spirit) both in their pros• fessional activities and in their glass to proudly church-affiliated colleges and universities.

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You can argue about "In God we trust," but you can't mess • The benefits of Hope with our "Spera in Deo." S And here at Hope College, r "the Board of Trustees (Jan. 27, 5 1984) has directed the President, J administration, and faculty to

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"The conflict along the R w a n d a and Congolese b o r d e r has gone o n too long a n d [with] catastrophic consequences."

Taylor Hughes A R T S EDITOR

The Bush administration's last attempt at creating a peace agreement between Israel and Palestine may be stopped.

On Nov. 5 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice could hit a barricade in peace talks between Palestinians and longtime ally Israel. She is set to visit the Middle East to discuss a solution to the time-tested conflict before her term in office concludes.

President George W. Bush had hoped to leave the White House by January with a signed Middle East peace deal as a foreign policy triumph.

"It is important to settle this issue. Mostly likely, it will require a group of leaders who are willing to compromise for the greater good," said Hope College Political Science Professor Dr. Jack Holmes.

The already fragile negotiations could be put on the breaks between Israel and Palestinians due to the resignation of Israel's Prime

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" Q u a n t u m Solace" breaks UK box office records on its o p e n i n g w e e k e n d - taking £15.5m in t h r e e days, according to early figures.

"There is n o p r o b a b l e cause to believe t h a t the governor, or any o t h e r state official, violated the Alaska Executive Ethics Act in c o n n e c t i o n w i t h t h e s e matters."

- Timothy Petumenos, the Anc h o r a g e lawyer h i r e d t o c o n d u c t t h e investigation into Gov. S a r a h Palin's firing of W a l t e r M o n e g a n in his final r e p o r t

"There is n o o p p o s i t i o n b e t w e e n faith's u n d e r s t a n d i n g of creation and the evidence of the empirical sciences."

Minister Ehud Olmert due to to remain prime minister until a new government is elected or charges of corruption. formed.

Shimon Peres, Israel's head The high demands of the of state, asked Foreign Minister proposed coalition parties were Tzipi Livni in September to form a coalition government what stopped the union from The far-right after her taking over Olmert's materializing. position as head of the centrist orthodox Shas party wanted Kadima party. Livni was given Livini to increase child allowances six weeks to form the coalition for large religious families and remove the city but has recently of Jerusalem a n n o u n c e d from peace that talks with negotiations with anticipated I refuse to pawn the Palestinians. partner parties Israel's future for These goals do have failed. the Prime Minister's not line up with Livni tried for seat. those of Livini's months to gather — T Z I P I LIVNI and the United support from the FOREIGN MINISTER States. smaller parties "I refuse to that would give 95 pawn Israel's a new Kadimafuture for the led coalition a 61-seat majority in the Knesset, Prime Minister's seat," Livini Israel's parliament. Her failure said in a meeting with Peres.

Opinion polls in Israel reflect to do so has resulted in the call for early elections, as soon as the right-wing opposition party of Feb. 17, more than a year ahead former Prime Minister Benjamin of schedule. This will put Israel Netanyahu as winning the early on a tumultuous track in the election ballot. Success of the upcoming months. Olmert is set acute Likud party would bring a

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full stop to peace talks amongst Israel and Palestinians. This would leave Palestinians still without a state or capital to call their own and their traditional lands at the mercy of Israeli settlers. However it is said that the public may prefer Livini for her honesty and refusal to yield to bribes and regressive demands, as opposed to her corrupt counterpart, Olmert.

Concessions to the Palestinians are seen by many analysts as a necessary component of any peace deal.

If the Kadima party does not prevail in the upcoming early elections, the loss may prove to be fatal to the hope of peace in the Middle East any time soon.

As long-standing political and financial supporters of Israel, it is believed to be in the best interest of the United States for Israel to resolve issues with Palestinians and the surrounding nations.

"The U.S. and Israel have some delicate relationships," Holmes said. "It is helpful to have good working rapport among the leaders."

Burning flags, Iranians cheer anniversary of U.S. embassy takeover

- P o p e Benedict XIV at a m e e t i n g of science a c a d e m i c s at the Vatican

O n Oct; 31 the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai L a m a , told his followers h e had lost h o p e of r ea ching a g r e e m e n t with C h i n a a b o u t t h e f u t u r e of his h o m e l a n d .

"it is certainly a false accusation to say t h a t o u r c o u n t r y was a n aggressor nation."

- G e n . Toshio T a m o g a m i , chief of staff for Japan's Air S e l f - D e f e n s e Force, o n Japan's role in W W I I .

He was subsequently removed f r o m his p o s t .

Japan h a s l o n g b e e n a c c u s e d of denial in c o m m i t t i n g n u m e r o u s a t r o c i t i e s after its invasion of C h i n a in w h a t is k n o w n as t h e "Rape of Nanking."

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Hundreds of Iranian school students bused in for the occasion crowded outside the former U.S. Embassy on Monday, burning American

In 1979, militant Iranian students who believed the embassy was a center of plots against the Persian country held 52 Americans hostage 444 days. The U.S.

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Equal parts unofficial school holiday and angry demonstration, the commemoration came on the eve of the U.S. presidential election and was marked by anti-U.S. and anti-Israel chants and the burning of American, Israeli flags and an effigy of Uncle Sam. Some students carried banners reading: "Islamic republic will never compromise with U.S." and "Takeover of U.S. embassy vyas turning point in confronting American evil."

have not had formal relations since.

Iranians blame the CIA for helping topple the elected government of M o h a m m a d Mosadd e q in the 1950s and blames the United States for openly supporting the late Shah M o h a m mad Reza Pahlavi against the 1979 Islamic revolution that led to the collapse of the dynasty.

Iranians also c o n d e m n Washington for arming and supporting Saddam Hussein during the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war, which left more than one million casu-

alties on both sides.

Last week, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has final say on all state matters, said his country's hatred for the United States runs deep and differences between the two nations go beyond a "few political issues."

During Monday's demonstration, the Iranian parliament deputy speaker, M o h a m m a d Hasan Abutorabifard, told the crowd that Iran's lack of ties to the U.S. has helped insulate the country from ft\e global financial crisis.

Reza Pourtaghi, an 18-yearold high school senior at the rally, said anti-U.S. sentiments are strong among his generation. Iranian youth "must not forget that the U.S. is enemy of all Muslims, especially Iranians,"

he said.

State television broadcast file footage of the takeover and the 1980 release of hostages when they boarded single-file a plane destined for home.

Meanwhile, Iran's joint armed forces called the takeover a "Collapse of U.S. hegemony" in a statement made available to The Associated Press.

Current U.S.-Iranian relations remain very tense, with Washington accusing Iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons and of supporting Shiite militias in Iraq - charges which Tehran denies.

The U.S. has backed three sets of U.N. sanctions on Iran over its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment. Iran asserts the activity is only meant to produce electricity.

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Whatever the outcome of the election, the new president must indeed utilize all his powers to address the nations growing woes.

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The Hope College Great Performance Series will feature CityMusic Cleveland, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Dimnent Memorial Chapel.

This young chamber orchestra has been garnering attention around Cleveland for the past five years. Founded in the summer of 2004, CityMusic Cleveland exploded onto the scene with eight concerts in different neighborhoods. As audiences have discovered the joys of CityMusic Cleveland concerts, the orchestra has grown into larger venues.

The orchestra is comprised of highly trained artists and is directed by award-winning conductor

James Gaffigan. The Cleveland Plain Dealer said of the group: "CityMusic Cleveland has a welcome habit of spoiling concert goers new and otherwise.

Under music director James Gaffigan...it also galvanizes the works they face...pure genius!"

Each year Hope College brings world-renowned artists to our campus through the Great Performance Series. The Vienna Boys Choir, Koresh Dance company, saxophonist Michael Brecker, and the Osiris Piano Trio are just a few of the past performers to delight Hope students. The Great Performance Series gives students opportunities to see acclaimed performers that they

might not otherwise be able to. year and loved it. It was very pow"The Great Performance Se- erful," Sarah Stinson (11) said.

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Joint concert promises to please Hope's wind symphony and orchestra to perform notorious pieces

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The Hope College Wind Symphony and Orchestra will delight audiences with a joint concert on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Dimnent Memorial Chapel.

The concert falls on Parents' Weekend providing enjoyable entertainment to visiting families, students and faculty. It is an excellent way for people to get together and spend an evening sharing the wonder of music.

The Wind Symphony will be continuing its exploration of core band repertoire on with "Band Classics II." The program will include VaughanWilliams'"Toccata Marziale," Gustav Hoist's "Second Suite in F for Military Band," Ernst Toch's "Spiel for Wind Orchestra" and Alfred Reed's "Russian Christmas Music."

"I try to choose music based on a theme that ties the entire concert together... I decided to continue a theme that I had started last year, 'Band Classics,"' said Dr. Gabe Southard, Director of Bands.

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program will include works of Edouard Lalo, Anton Stepanovich Arensky and Antonin Dvorak. The orchestra will open with the Overture to "Le Roi D'ys" by Lalo. The second work on the program will feature the strings of the orchestra in "Variations on a theme by Tchaikovsky" by Arensky. Closing the program will be Dvorak's "Symphony No. 9 (New World) in E minor," a piece written after his visit to America.

"It's so exhilarating to help recreate an emotion-filled piece ('New World') and be a part of a culmination of so many individual's interpretations," said trombonist Alex Ketchum ('09).

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This is a delightful piece that utilizes a smaller group drawn f r o m the Wind Symphony," Southard said.

Spiel was written in 1926 for a series of festivals organized by Paul Hindemith and is meant to be a very light-hearted and funny piece. It is said to be fiendishly difficult in places.

"The people playing it are working very hard...I've wanted to conduct the piece for many years now and am excited to have a chance to do so now," Southard said. "It will be a true learning experience for everyone there."

The public is welcome and admission is free.

Poet Toni Blackman will read on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre.

Blackman was the first Hip Hop artist selected to work as a Cultural Ambassador traveling with the U.S. State Department.

She has performed in more than 16 countries and shared the stage with a host of artists including Mos Def, Sheryl Crow, Sara McLachlan and Wu Tang Clan. Hip Hop historian and poet Kevin Powell has said, "Just as Langston Hughes and the Beat writers embraced jazz as a way to frame their pursuit of higher truths, Blackman grabs the mic literally as if life depended on it, carving for herself a space where words are sacred, and where her literary objectives soar."

Blackman is the author of "Inner-Course: A Plea for Real Love," published in 2003. She is currently at work on her debut album and on her second book.

THE VISITOR The Knickerbocker Theatre will continue its tradition of showing independent and foreign films with "The Visitor" on Monday-Saturday, Nov. 3-8, with showings at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

A "New York Times critic's pick," the comedy/drama follows 62-year-old professor Walter Vale, who is sleepwalking through life. He has lost his passion for teaching and writing, when his college sends him to Manhattan for a conference.

Walter is surprised to find that a young couple has taken up residence in his apartment.

Victims of a real estate scam, Tarek, a Syrian man, and Zainab, his Senegalese girlfriend, have nowhere else to go. Walter reluctantly allows the couple to stay with him. Touched by his kindness, Tarek insists on teaching the aging academic to play the African drum. The instrument's exuberant rhythms revitalize Walter's faltering spirit and open his eyes to a vibrant world of local jazz clubs and Central Park drum circles.

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Peacc Corps is no longer j u s t teaching in a o n e - r o o m school in r u r a l A f r i c a o r t i l l i n g fields a b r o a d , but now also involves business and community development health and HIV/AIDS help, and i n f o r m a t i o n technology. Anyone can volunteer in t h e Peace Corps, a government agency t h a t sends individuals to live and work in areas all over t h e w o r l d .

First challenged to University o f Michigan s t u d e n t s by President John F. Kennedy, t h e Peace Corps has t h r e e main goals: " h e l p i n g t h e people o f i n t e r e s t e d countries in m e e t i n g t h e i r need f o r t r a i n e d men and women, helping promote a b e t t e r u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f Americans on t h e p a r t o f t h e peoples s e r v e d , and helping promote a b e t t e r u n d e r s t a n d i n g of o t h e r peoples on t h e p a r t o f Americans."

I t s members now inhabit over 7 0 countries w o r l d w i d e . The average age o f its participants is 25 and t h e m a j o r i t y o f members have an u n d e r g r a d u a t e degree.

Benefits o f being a Peace Corps volunteer, beyond the j o y o f making o t h e r s ' lives b e t t e r , include f u l l medical coverage, s t u d e n t loan d e f e r m e n t , and many graduate school opportunities.

Teach For America Teach For America is a national teacher r e c r u i t m e n t program f r o m AmeriCorps t h a t draws undergraduate students into the classroom, regardless o f w h e t h e r or not they have s t u d i e d education. The program, which is only 18 years old, was proposed in a thesis

by Princeton senior W e n d y Kopp. I t requires a t w o - y e a r commitment to teach in a r u r a l or urban s e t t i n g in t h e United States and is t h e largest provider o f teachers for low-income communities in the US. Teach For America looks f o r any individual w i t h an u n d e r g r a d u a t e degree

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Fulbright Scholars are divided into several different grants: U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program, Visiting Fulbright Scholar Program, PreDoctoral Fellowships, The Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program, Hubert H u m p h r e y Fellowship Program, College and University Affiliations Fellowship Program, and Fulbright-Hayes Foreign Area and Language Training Programs.

While many Fulbright programs exist for distinguished professionals, college seniors (as well as graduate students, artists, and professionals, so long as they do n o t have a doctorate) may apply for the U.S. Fulbright Student Program. The program allows for students to travel to one of over 140 for up to one year.

Last year, around 6,000 applicants received Fulbright scholarships.

Being offered a scholarship is quite an accomplishment; for example, the organization received 2,902 applications for Europe during the 2008-2009 year for 695 spots. The n u m b e r of awards for each country differs each year.

Types of grants available include Travel Grants, Full Grants, Teaching Assistantships, Business Grants, Fulbright Journalism Grants, the Fulbright Critical Language Enhancement Award, and Fulbright mtvU Awards.

To receive m o r e information about Fulbright scholarships, contact the Crossroads Office. The deadline is February 1, 2009. www.cies.org http://us.fullbrightonline.org

w i t h the skills and commitment to serve o t h e r s in education. I n general, individuals w i t h high academic and e x t r a c u r r i c u l a r achievements and work leadership are desired. " I t s a really g r e a t way to give back w i t h a lot of benefits," said Sam Ogles ( ' 0 9 ) .

The benefits o f joining include ongoing professional development, a core group o f teachers in the region w i t h which to share t h e experience, and loan forbearance. Members also receive a certain amount of money, around $ 4 5 0 0 per year, for paying o f f s t u d e n t loans or for f u r t h e r education.

Said Ogles, " I t ' s nice t h a t as a college grad you'll get t h i s job. T h e y ' l l pay you t h e average s t a r t i n g salary o f teachers ... W h i c h is really good for one person, or even two. A lot o f college graduates don't go d i r e c t l y into t h e i r field anyways. So if you're going to be floating around, at least do something t h a t helps our society and changes lives.

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The environmental organization Greenpeace also offerssomedifferentopportunities to get involved.

Greenpeace works to p r o m o t e environmental well-being. According to their website, "Greenpeace proves every day that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things."

In its staff, Greenpeace seeks diversity, experience, and, of mrse, a love of the Earth.

Greenpeace offices can be found in m o r e than 30 countries around the globe.

Opportunities include lobbying, accounting, working with the media, and coordinating.

Probably the most unique job, however, is working on one of the Greenpeace ships. Crews act as activists as they sail around the world promoting environmental responsibility.

The Arctic Sunrise has pursued pirate ships and worked to prevent oil spills by British Petroleum. The Rainbow Warrior

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was present in Bali, Indonesia for the U N International Climate Conference. The Esperanza is the most environmentally-friendly ship and even has a helicopter on deck. Lastly, the Billy Greene is an inflatable boat that has stopped lapanese whalers.

To work on a ship, sailing experience is, of course, valued. Greenpeace also looks for special skills, such as carpentry, bilingualism, cooking, engineering, and plumbing.

Go to www.greenpeace.org to learn more.

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The act of confession Jesus once told a story about a nobleman who left his home for a brief time to become king. While he was gone, some of his subjects did everything they could to prevent the man from becoming their permanent ruler. They even sent a delegation after him to say, "We don't want this man to be our king." Regardless, he was awarded the crown and returned home in a not-so-happy mood. Luke 19:27 tells the story: "The king said,

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Aftan sincerely hopes that you all went out to help decide the future of our nation last Tuesday. No matter who you votedfor or how you feel about the new president, keep our new leader in prayer.

("just one look"), anger ("he deserves it"), selfish ambition ("so she notices me"), vain conceit ("time to check Facebook, again"), jealousy ("I wish I were more like..."), busyness ("no time for God")— within myself, every part that waters down Christianity or slows my faith in action, these are the rioting factions of my flesh crying out, "We don't want Christ as our King!"

So what do we do?

Praise be to God for the gift of confession. 1 John 1: 8-9 says this: "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."

This verse can be divided into three parts. 1. Acknowledge that there is sin in our life and ask God to reveal that parts

Where are my enemies who didn't want me to be king? Bring them here and kill them before me."* Yikes!

I know another man who traveled away from his home to become king. Jesus left his throne in heaven to capture the hearts of people and to gain lordship in our lives through his sacrifice. He is the rightful king. And yet there are likely characteristics in us all that do not acknowledge his headship in our lives; that do not want him on the throne; that hate his very name...in secret.

These desires and self-centered aspirations often work quietly, like carbon monoxide gently killing a person in his/ her home. We, like the people in the story, do not want an outright war, no, that would be too obvious; we wouldn't stand a chance. Laziness ("I'll do it later"), lust

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of us that don't want him to be king. 2.

As an act of the will, bring these parts before the king to be killed. 3. He will forgive us and purify us from all unrighteousness.

While this may sound terribly violent and a bit harsh, keep in mind that our God's character differs from the ruler in the story. He is a kind and compassionate king, but that is the very reason we must strive for nothing less than the death of everything in us that refuse his lordship. This "death" may take on many forms, in fact, sometimes it takes years to break free from specific stumbling blocks in our lives, but like John says, he is faithful as we continually come before him in submission and confession to say that Christ is our king.

Bryant would like to add that he is enjoying the last days offall beauty.

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As a member of the class of 2011, 1 am part of a proud odd year tradit i o n - a tradition that is legendary in Pull and oddmazing in Nykerk. But we, along with the even year students, have become part of a new tradition here at Hope. This new tradition dictates that each year the enrollment at Hope must be higher than the year previous. Don't believe me? Take a look at the statistics.

In the fall of 2007 my class set a freshman enrollment record with 819 first-time students. This year that number is down to 808, but the number of students in my class has grown to 836. Hope accepted 71 transfer students this year, compared with only 57 last year. The college's total enrollment for 2008 was 3,238, another record number. Actually, it is the seventh year in a row that the school has broke this record, which perhaps could be another record.

All of these extra students work to stretch the college rather thin. Girls are living in the weight room of Dykstra. Cottages are filled to their absolute maximum occupancy. I even heard a rumor that the game/activity room in Kollen Hall was converted into a set of dorms.

Rumor or not, this story serves to highlight an unavoidable fact: Hope College is growing, and growing quickly. Not only that, but it seems to be growing beyond its current means. If you doubt me, think about this: A variety of classes are held in the chapel basement because there simply isn't room for them elsewhere. Certain classes, such as scope and methods in the political science department, burst with class sizes as high as 37 because the school cannot afford to hire another teacher for the section.

Cafeterias are jam-packed, with the "scramble system" turning more into an "elbow-your-neighbor-so-you-can-take-the-spot-he-opens-when-he-clutches-hisribs system.'" Perhaps 1 overdramatize, but seriously, who wants to wait 20minutes in line for a measly plate of noodles and sauce? Not me.

Hope College can take action to reverse some of these effects. Firstly, and most obviously, the school could cap enrollment. This would make the school more selective in their review of applications, but this could be a good thing - Hope's academic reputation may rise, and the number of students involved in campus activities could jump as well.

Secondly, the college could acquire a few more cottages for housing, or build another dorm. These things cost money, but it is a one-time investment that will see a large return because it allows for more students, and thus, more tuition dollars.

Yet another option is that Cook cafeteria could remain open during the weekends, and be available to more than just Cook and cottage residents. This would diminish traffic in Phelps considerably.

There are viable alternatives, but the one option that W O N ' T work is doing nothing. Growth on campus is a problem right now, and the more time passes, the more critical the issue becomes.

I'm waiting for winter. Not in a good way, though. What 1 mean to say is that I'm dreading winter. Sometimes when I step outside early in the morning I see it coming. 1 see it in the ghost wisps of my here at Hope.

Right now it seems like everything in breath on the crisp morning air, and in the film of frost I have to scrape off my my life is suspended around decisions about my future, and until something car windshield.

I know the coming of winter is inevi- is decided everything else is at a halt. 1 table. It will come with its snow-soggy don't know where I'm going to be living socks and red noses. It will come with after graduation because I haven't been staticy hair and salty shoes. It's the sea- offered a job. 1 haven't been offered a job because it's too early to apply. When son I dread most.

The leaves will be gone soon, and it comes to relationships, starting somethen there will just be waiting-waiting thing is dangerous because who knows whore I'll be in six months. I'm even for winter to arrive.

I once heard a statistic that we spend waiting to make Spring Break plans in about 25 percent of our lives waiting, case I need to go on job interviews!

All this waiting is overwhelming me which makes sense. We wait in line, with worry, and in worrying, I'm afraid wait for the traffic signal to change, wait I'm missing out on the present. In all my for our food, and wait on a call. Other waiting, I'm forgetting the being. I need times we wait for more serious things: some people wait to drink until their to stop waiting to find out what happens 21, other people wait to have sex until next and enjoy the thrill of the moment.

I need to bask in the possibility of sponthey're married.

Is that time spent waiting really taneity.

So I invite you to join me. Go outworthwhile? It certainly depends what you're waiting for. Lately I've been feel- side and take in the last week of fall color. Go without a jacket ing like I'm just waitfor a day. Take a trip to the ing for that dreaded beach and enjoy the brilliant season of life called sunset over a picnic. Drink reality.

Once I I n e e d to bask in t h e a tall glass of hot apple cider. graduate I know possibility of s p o n And whatever season of life what comes next — you are transitioning into, there's a rewarding taneity. remember worrying won't but draining career, get you there any faster. So a marriage, and (aclet's stop thinking and plancording to my mom ning and waiting and start anyway), children. enjoying the seasons for There's nothing what they have to offer. In the words of wrong with that season of life, but it's Jason Mraz, "rid yourself of vanities and hard to imagine saying goodbye to this stage in my life. I can't imagine living in just go with the season." a city where I don't know anyone, where Ashley has had herfair share of waitthere isn't a social event planned every ing and can't wait to talk to B.L on Satnight of the week. Ifs hard to think of urday. She clings to Psalm 40:1 whenevmy spiritual life without the constant er she is struggling in a time of waiting. support of the Godly friends I've made

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Misunderstood as intolerant, Hope could do more for GLBT community To the Editors: I agree with some important points made by Seth Carlson's letter, "A Season for Change," but there are others that I find to be misguided. Carlson's letter seems to assume a view of homosexuality and fairness that is obviously not shared by the administration or the larger Christian community and demand conversion to it. Likewise the Christian community and the administration fail to realize that the GLBT community has some genuine concerns. Concessions could be made on both sides.

For the administration there is no excuse to not promote safety, tolerance, compassion and understanding for the GLBT community. For this one aim, perhaps Hope should consider how it has met this goal and if it could do more. And if the GLBT community does not feel safe, respected and understood (understanding does not necessitate agreement) then perhaps we should genuinely consider how we could do more. Carlson is absolutely correct in that a Christian community should be concerned with these issues (safety, compassion, etc.).

Hope and the larger Christian community should consider what the existence of an official GLBT student group on campus means. I am unsure if having this group would be in harmony with Christian theology, but neither am I convinced that the existence of such a group is an endorsement of homosexuality.

Hope allows for the existence of both Democratic and Republican political groups, yet allowing for these and giving funds for these is clearly not an endorsement of these parties' conflicting beliefs.

Perhaps this is how the Hope community should view the prospect of a GLBT group.

Lastly, the administrative response to Carlson's letter should be Christ-centered.

It should seek to have its view and its reservations to the group be understood. It should not demand an apology from Carlson and his supporters, berate, or seek to silence them, as it could be argued has been the case.

As for Carlson and the supporters of the GLBT community, they should realize that the larger Christian community is unsupportive of homosexuality not for tradition's sake or out of hate but because there are very serious reasons to believe that such behavior is immoral. I submit an objective reading of Scripture would lead one to believe that engaging in homosexual acts is wrong. We don't fully understand why - but it does seem that God said so.

Possibly one of the greatest mistakes of the GLBT community is trying to convince Christians to believe otherwise based on "fairness" or "justice." Such arguments suggest, "believe this, not for the truth of the matter, but because it is begotten from our reason."

Instead, the GLBT community should address (other) Christians on their own terms. If there is a majority of evidence in Christianity to suggest homosexuality is moral, then raise that point. Can we all disagree about morality without disagreeing on homosexuals' access to legal rights?

Then make that case.

But above all, we should remember to model the ideals of peace, compassion, love, and care for others. I believe the side that argues kindly, compassionately, with a quiet resoluteness, and for the truth of the matter will be successful. If we are united in our commitment to Christ and approach the issue openly, then agreement is possible.

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Benjamin Franklin. The man was wise. He did everything from inventing bifocals to establishing the first library. Things have changed; computers and video games and electric guitars and boom boxes and eight tracks and rap music.

Buzzers and bells. Technology changes, but virtues stand through time.

"These are the best years of your life," or whatever. Benjamin Franklin didn't go to college, poor guy. He ranked silence as number two on his all-time list for virtues.

Silence: Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself, avoid trifling conversations.

We're at college. Music is blasting with folks getting so down in their dorms.

People are swinging through the halls yelling obscenities and throwing pineapples. Somewhere, off in the distance, a slow clap starts then ends with 200 people singing the theme song from Batman. Dadadadadada Dadadadadada Batman. These melodies wander through the air as the grateful Hope student sits down to learn. Maybe today there'll be a boy in the study room talking to his girlfriend about the Rainforest Cafe: stuff so interesting it takes a hardened studier not to interject. Hie nachos are by far the best thing they have to offer.

The parrot is undoubtedly the most entertaining creature. What? Is the kid in the corner drumming the beat to Ziggy Stardust? Wait, its Pinball Wizard.

A boy that lived down the hall last year, named Ben actually, had a condition. Or was it Ed? Ed warned us, the RAs warned us, the RD warned us about his condition, Wonder-Charlesitis. They said, "Don't play your music too loud; it's bad for the condition." We looked up what it meant. I don't know too much about it, but I guess it's when the ears can't handle sounds past a certain decimal. If the threshold for sound is broken, the mind can't take it; the eyebrows light on fire and burn out the retinas. Anywho, Lil' Wayne was spittin' mad beats in Room 302 one day, and this kid with the condition, Ed Terisias, stumbles into our room, eyes bleeding. That sight is going to be with us forever. Our music was too loud. Don't learn the hard way.

It's not about sound level; it's not about the music. There's a place and a time.

Everybody likes a good brain-rattling beat or a fierce debate between big-endians and little-endians. But be wary when you're blasting your voice through your buddy's cerebellum, ear-to-ear, trying to obtain the pepper from the guy down the table six bros deep.

When I was young and noisy my grandpa told me, "Quiet, you'll wake the baby." I would look around, but 1 couldn't find that baby. He was my grandpa, though, so I stopped the ruckus. Where is this sense of respect in the college student? W h o will remind the college student of that invisible baby just trying to take a nap? I'm not asking you to listen to me, or your grandpa, or some homeless guy selling Wheaties outside the Kwik-E-Mart, Listen to Benjamin Franklin, the inventor of the glass harmonica.

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The GLBT community at Hope is one To the Editors (and the Hope commuthat is cast aside, ignored, discriminated nity at large): 1 would like to respond, in a manner, to against personally, and in all unfairly Seth Carlson's letter "Season of Change" treated. This is an unacceptable way to in the October 22 issue of The Anchor. treat anyone, and is in direct opposition I'm writing this to make it known that to Hope's Virtues of Public Discourse Seth is not alone in his efforts and expec- (found in the Hope Catalog), not to mentations for Hope. Seth is not the only one tion extremely un-Christ-like. Not every : who is disgusted with the lack of GLBT one at Hope is a Christian, but all people representation, recognition and respect can and should be held accountable for at Hope College. It isn't right and I, as treating people fairly, kindly and with a member of this community, will not love.

I am appalled at the lack of fair repstand for it. There is a wave of acceptance resentation and treatment at Hope Colcoming and Hope is going to get swept lege and demand respect for all my felaway in it.

Whether or not an individual views low students, no matter what their sexual homosexuality, or anything else for that orientation.

Thank you for your time in reading matter, as an act of immoral conduct (which I could argue for days that it, even this, hopefully it will resonate with you in the Christian perspective, truly isn't) that Seth is right, it is a season for change there is no excuse for the mistreatment at Hope College. of these fellow people on our campus.

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The Great Performance series gives students the opportunity to see talented, world renowned acts on H o p e s campus. From

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Brooke Waggoner to perform in Hope College Concert Series HOPE PR — Brooke Waggoner will be performing with special guest Jonathan Ytterock as part of the Hope College Concert Series on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland.

Brooke Waggoner is a piano-playing singer/songwriter from Nashville, Tenn. She began playing piano at age four and received classical lessons all the way through her senior year in college, when she graduated with a degree in music composition and orchestration from Louisiana State University. It was in college that she also began to perform her own music. In Waggoner's own words, her music strives to "connect the 'classical world' with the 'mainstream world' by showing people it all works hand-in-hand." "Paste Magazine" has said that her classical background enables her to approach pop melodies in a way that makes her stand out in an often crowded genre of pop piano.

Waggoner was also recently named to "Paste Magazine's" "Best of What's Next: 26 Emerging Artists You Must Know" list. Her other honors include being a finalist in MTVU's Best Music on Campus competition and becoming a semi-finalist in the national John Lennon Songwriting Contest.

Jonathan Ytterock will be opening the concert. A H o p e junior from Swartz Creek, he has performed often at Lemonjello's as well as previously for the Hope College Concert Series.

Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 with a Hope College ID, and are available at the ticket office in the main lobby of the DeVos Fieldhouse. Additional information about the show and other Hope College Concert Series events may be obtained online at www. hope.edu/concerts.

The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. the night of the concert.

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Among the many things that Hope is successful in, athletics definitely makes the cut. Year after year, the Flying Dutch and Flying Dutchmen continue to claim conference titles and gain both individual and team recognition nationally.

While many students may be aware that H o p e s teams are successful in conference, some may not realize just how talented the teams are. Already this school year, volleyball, men's soccer, and both basketball teams have broken the top 25 nationally.

However, as exciting as it is to be recognized, many of H o p e s coaches put m o r e emphasis on their regional rankings.

"If I had a choice, I'd rather be ranked number one regionally," women's basketball coach Brian Morehouse said.

"The national poll is f u n for fans and teams, but the regional one is a better indication of who you've played and how good you are."

For men's soccer, the regional ranking has significant weight : the regional ranking comes out first and then the top four from each region are taken and configured into the top 25. With no unified system for all teams, it makes it difficult to determine which is most important, but for a small school like Hope, regional rankings are a good indication of how they are doing.

"Being nationally ranked isn't necessarily all that helpful for a team, but it is very helpful while recruiting. We can identify

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T O P NOTCH— Brlttaney Reest ("09) powers through the water in Hope's meet against Alma College. The Flying Dutch finished 2 4 t h at the NCAA Championships last year.

ourselves as a top program by an external ranking," men's soccer coach Steve Smith said.

The chance to play for a team that is not just successful in their conference but is also know nationally gives Hope an advantage over other schools that may not have the same prestige.

However, as f u n and exciting as the polls can seem, they do c o m e with a bias. Teams that are considered perennial powerhouses can be placed ahead of a team that may be more deserving.

Earlier in their season, the Flying Dutch volleyball team toppled Carthage in three straight sets; Carthage College was ranked fifth in the polls at the time and the Flying Dutch were ten back at

Karen Patterson Over the weekend, Hope College's cross country teams went into the MIAA conference meet with two goals: break up Calvin College's packs and to get everyone in under a set time. Both teams were successful in their endeavors, leading to a solid second place finish behind nationally ranked Calvin.

Coach Mark Northuis had plenty of positive things to say about each of his teams.

"We set some team goals and had some time goals and we did a very good job of meeting them- both on the men's side and the ladies," Northuis said.

"It's been a goal of ours all season to break up Calvin. Today we really wanted to prevent them from getting a perfect score, and we did just that," captain Paul VanderVelde ('09) said.

Runners Rob Bailey ('09) and Seth Weener ('08) stayed near the front, finishing 5th and 6th, respectively, and earned AllMIAA First Team Honors.

Also, the men's team had everyone finish under 29:00, showing the strength of not just the top five runners, but the team as a whole.

"We showed that we are able to mix it up with Calvin's top guys, now we just need to show the region that we can mix it up with them too. We definitely have the talent it takes to make it to the show, it's now just a matter of everyone having their day on the same day," Bailey said.

The men's team was not the only success story of the day, though. Similar to the men, the women took second behind Calvin,

improving from a third place finish last season.

"We ran pretty well," Kelly Lufkin (12) said. "A lot of girls had their best times and we did a good job of working together."

"Our women's team has such an interesting dichotomy^' Coach Northuis said. "Where the men's team is mostly upper-classmen with one freshman in the top five or six, our women's team is mostly freshmen and sophomores with one senior in the mix."

The youth of the team was no disadvantage, however, as Hope's top three finishers were all freshmen. Claiming 10th, 11th. and 12th places respectively overall, Karli Sikma (12), Kate Nelson (12) and Lufkin led a united effort. In addition to being Hope's top finishers, all three runners were named to the All- MIAA Second Team, joined by Emily Fischer (11).

"This whole year was amazing. We graduated a lot of girls last year, so it was kind of hard to know exacdy what would happen, but it's been awesome. All the younger girls have really stepped up and had an amazing year," Fischer said.

As the team moves into the final part of the season, they have one thing on their minds: placing at regionals and qualifying for nationals.

"Our goals for regionals are simple: qualify for nationals," Northuis said. "We have two weeks to get ready, and the course is a relatively fast one, which will be to our favor."

The easiest way for the Flying Dutch and Dutchmen to make nationals will be to finish first or second in the region. However, if that doesn't happen, the remaining top

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While it would seem that a three-game sweep on a neutral court would mean a significant shift in the standings, the following week, Carthage only moved back to sixth while the Flying Dutch improved to 13th.

Many people may wonder how the rankings are even compiled. While it is different for each sport, there are a few different methods. O n e possible way is that one m e m b e r for each of the eight regions votes each week. These people are coaches and are often on the committee that also determines the regional rankings.

Another way is for three m e m b e r s from each region, plus an N C A A representative, make up a panel of 25. The m e m b e r s are coaches, sports information directors and media members. In order to prevent backlash or lobbying, the names of the individual voters are not revealed.

At the end of the day, the national rankings are just a number. They do not necessarily show the effort, sweat and energy that has been put into the final outcome of a game. They cannot indicate how close or thrilling a match may have been. But they can give a team a goal, something to work for.

For the teams of Hope College, the rankings are a chance to show that they are a strong competitor who will not back down.

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The women's soccer team is in the middle of the MIAA tournament. At press time the team had advanced to the semi-finals against Alma to be played Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. With a victory the team would advance to the finals where they would face off against the winner of Adrian vs. Calvin.

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F I R S T T E A M - Rob Bailey ('09) left, and Seth Weener ('08) took home first team AllMIAA honors on Saturday. three teams are still eligible, with the conference finals and Oshkosh Invitational playing a part in the decision for Hope.

"I felt that today was a good step to making the case that both teams are deserving to go. We have a very strong region, but both teams are top five or six and they've shown that they can handle the pressure," Northuis added.

With the majority of this season behind them, the cross country teams can look back and know that they have much to be proud of. Regardless of what happens at regionals and nationals, the teams showed that they have runners of all ages that are strong and that they are not to be dismissed in conference.

Both men's and women's teams had a solid start to the season, kicking past Alma. The teams will next host Kalamazoo and Carthage.

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Besides a new 3-point line, H o p e College basketball fans have a lot to look forward t o as the 2008-09 season gets underway. Coach Glenn Van Wieren r e t u r n s to coach a young but experienced squad toward the top of the N C A A .

Seniors Zach Osbum a n d Jesse Reimink captain a team already boasting four s o p h o m o r e s with a varsity letter.

The sophomore f o u r s o m e of guards Ty Tanis and Kelyin Garter, and f o r w a r d s Will Bowser and Douglas

Sharpies give the D u t c h m e n a great chance to improve on a stellar 2 8 - 4 record f r o m last season, featuring a 1 7 - 0 record while playing at DeVos Fieldhouse and 1 3 - 1 in MIAA competitions, leading them to a third place finish in the N C A A tournament.

Although M I A A games do not begin until Jan. 7, H o p e has plenty of practice before their conference opener against Olivet. With the first game slated for Nov. 20 and four t o u r n a m e n t s in line before the contest against Olivet this year's group should be r u n n i n g

on all cylinders in time for the MIAA matchups.

"This team will have such a different look to it this year," Van Wieren told the Holland Sentinel. "It's sort of like we're starting over, but we're not. We really haven't practiced together much as a team, b u t I really like the possibilities that I see."

Hope's high expectations also give supporters another great season to look forward to.

"I think they can expect n o t h i n g less t h a n any other year, a M I A A c h a m p i o n s h i p and going into the playoffs with s o m e m o m e n t u m . S o m e

p r o g r a m s are happy (to win 50 percent of their games), b u t it is s o m e w h a t of a disappointing season if the Dutchmen.-fail to m a k e it to the postseason," J.V. player Tyler Stegman ('11) said.

Having played together for a year already, the team has gelled nicely and should have n o problem picking up where they left off last year.

"Ithinkthat(thesophomores) do a lot for the t e a m chemistry.

The u p - t e m p o style of play here is all about reading each other a n d feeding off each other.

Already having a year together,

the now s o p h o m o r e s will really be able to c o m e out of their shell and really c o n t r i b u t e " Stegman said.

Of course, it's never to early to start thinking about the Calvin College game, the D u t c h m e n host the rival Knights on Jan. 17 and visit t h e m on Feb. 11. After beating t h e m twice last year the pressure is on this year to keep the streak alive.

"The rivalry is awesome and it never gets old. After beating t h e m both at their place and at Devos, they will be that m u c h m o r e ready for this year's matchup," Stegman said.

Conditioning key to season succes Chris O'Brien GUEST W R I T E R

Long before DeVos Fieldhouse fills with thousands of orange clad fans and a couple m o n t h s before the first jump ball is even tossed into the air, the basketball team was in the gym running sprint after sprint.

While the rest of the student body lay comfortably asleep, every potential basketball player would drag themselves out of bed at 5:30 every Friday morning and head over to the DeVos. Sometimes workouts were outside, but as it became increasingly dark, the workouts moved back indoors.

On the very first workout, over 40 athletes anxiously awaited what the workout would be.

Assistant Varsity Coach Matthew

Neil wheeled out a few rolling trash bins to be used by those who couldn't handle the workouts.

The preseason workouts have always been tough, but captain and four-year varsity senior Jesse Reimink said the preseason workouts this year had a lot more running than in years past.

"There was m o r e running focused on basketball speed and less strength conditioning," Reimink said. .Students transferring into the program for the first time have especially noticed the difference.

Jon Snikkers (10), who transferred from Cornerstone College, said the preseason workouts were nothing like this where he used to play.

"This conditioning whips you

into shape quick," Snikkers said.

"If you didn't work out hard in the s u m m e r it'll hit you hard right away."

Along with the Friday morning workouts, there were Monday and Wednesday afternoon sessions.

"They (workouts) make you realize you can do a whole lot more than you thought you could," Reimink said. "They push you past what you thought were your limits."

The preseason workouts definitely wear down the players, but as tryouts come to an end and the teams are finalized, it all seems worth it.

"When you get out on the floor, playing in front of all the great fans, the Dew Crew, it's definitely all worth it," Reimink said.

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The Hope men's varsity basketball team looks to add two fresh faces to the squad this season.

David Krombeen ('12), a 6'2" point guard averaged 22 points per game and earned all-state honorable mention, all conference, and all-area second team honors in his senior year at

Grandville High School.

Nate King , a 6'3" swing guard/power forward averaged 17.8 points per game and seven rebounds in his senior season at Utica Ford High School, and earned second team all Metro East honors. King wants to help the team reach the final four.

Both understand that playing time may be limited, but are still finding ways to chip in.

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