Kelsey Tegtmeier
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 1
Students across Doane campus look forward to that special day in spring when classes are cancelled, homework is put aside and they are granted a day of freedom.
Stop Day has been a Doane tradition for at least fifty years, but it has gone through many changes over they years.
“Stop Day has had many different purposes throughout the years. It’s been a day of community service, to a unstructured free-day, to what it is now,” said Kelly Garvey, former Student Congress president.
President Brown said he remembered his own Stop Days as off-campus events with friends.
Students would make plans months in advance to visit nearby lakes, watch a movie in Lincoln or even take a trip to Omaha, Brown said.
The Stop Day announcement was made early in the morning over the dorm loud speakers.
The day’s schedule was decided solely by the students’ plans; the only restriction was that women were required back at their dorms by 1 a.m.
Today, Stop Day is full of activities planned by Student Congress.
The number of students participating has grown since Brown’s days as a student and he says that StuCo is conscious that size matters.
“My expectation is that everyone has a good, safe time,” Brown said.
Student Congress is currently making plans to improve the day for students, said StuCo Vice President Natalie Nelsen.
“It (Stop Day) just got a little out of hand last year and now is the time to rein it in so that it doesn’t keep escalating,” Nelsen said.
According to an e-mail sent out by StuCo President Jimmy Feeney, changes will be made to the structure and schedule of Stop Day.
“I don’t feel that Stop Day in itself needs to be changed. I think there are aspects of Stop Day that could be improved,” Feeney said.
The e-mail introduced an alternative activity for those not wanting to participate in Stop Day. The Hansen Leadership Program will sponsor a day of service learning for those interested in giving back to the community.
Golf, volleyball, tug-of-war, softball, mini-bike races and horseshoes are some of the activities planned for students to participate in. The Doane Idol contest will be earlier in the day and StuCo must approve all skits, said Nelsen.
StuCo will place more trash cans throughout the grounds and they hope to hire a security guard for the day, Feeney said.
Student Congress is considering supplying breakfast for students and changing the menu for lunch and supper.
Hamburgers grilled by The Food Guys may be on the menu for lunch, with pizza and sub sandwiches served in the evening, Nelson said.
“I am looking forward to an amazing Stop Day ’04 and hope the students will act responsibly so it can be a positive experience for everyone,” Feeney said.
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Datatel program coming to Doane
Tosha Rae Long
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 1
The signing of a contract between Doane College and Datatel in September 2002 marked the beginning of a long journey toward technological bliss.
Datatel is a computer software program Doane will be using for administrative purposes. Every office will be able to utilize this software, including human resources, business, payroll, personnel, student life, etc.
This program will allow for students to register online, check financial aid packages, check grades and search for classes.
The switch in systems came after the old system, Poise, which Doane has been using since approximately 1988, went out of business. This event set in motion what would turn into a three year project.
“We were due [for a system upgrade]”, said Rebecca Gonzales, institutional research specialist. “That is a long time for a computer system to last, 15 years.”
The project began with a year long process of deciding which software to purchase. Many faculty members were involved in choosing Datatel.
“It was the best all around,” Gonzales said. “It was the best software for Doane. We are light years from where we were.”
In order to implement software of this magnitude, many factors must come into play. According to Gonzales, the effort has been unanimous.
“I think that everyone has been involved,” Gonzales said. “It has been a huge undertaking. All the offices, student life, everyone has helped. It has really been a team effort.”
July 2003 marked the first milestone in implementing Datatel with the Business Office, the first to come online.
Admissions switched in October 2003, and Payroll is predicted to convert in June 2004.
The Doane-Lincoln campus started registration yesterday with the new software.
Currently, faculty is being trained to register students.
According to Gonzales, as of April 7, Crete campus students will be able to register with the new software. By July 1, the entire program should be live.
“It is going to be better for the students and for the faculty,” Gonzales said. “It is going to provide you with a better service, because isn’t that the whole point?”
The road to employing Datatel has been a long one Gonzales said, one that she is definitely ready to finish.
“The whole thing will be up and running July 1,” Gonzales said. “And on July 2, I am going to take a nap.”
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 1
The signing of a contract between Doane College and Datatel in September 2002 marked the beginning of a long journey toward technological bliss.
Datatel is a computer software program Doane will be using for administrative purposes. Every office will be able to utilize this software, including human resources, business, payroll, personnel, student life, etc.
This program will allow for students to register online, check financial aid packages, check grades and search for classes.
The switch in systems came after the old system, Poise, which Doane has been using since approximately 1988, went out of business. This event set in motion what would turn into a three year project.
“We were due [for a system upgrade]”, said Rebecca Gonzales, institutional research specialist. “That is a long time for a computer system to last, 15 years.”
The project began with a year long process of deciding which software to purchase. Many faculty members were involved in choosing Datatel.
“It was the best all around,” Gonzales said. “It was the best software for Doane. We are light years from where we were.”
In order to implement software of this magnitude, many factors must come into play. According to Gonzales, the effort has been unanimous.
“I think that everyone has been involved,” Gonzales said. “It has been a huge undertaking. All the offices, student life, everyone has helped. It has really been a team effort.”
July 2003 marked the first milestone in implementing Datatel with the Business Office, the first to come online.
Admissions switched in October 2003, and Payroll is predicted to convert in June 2004.
The Doane-Lincoln campus started registration yesterday with the new software.
Currently, faculty is being trained to register students.
According to Gonzales, as of April 7, Crete campus students will be able to register with the new software. By July 1, the entire program should be live.
“It is going to be better for the students and for the faculty,” Gonzales said. “It is going to provide you with a better service, because isn’t that the whole point?”
The road to employing Datatel has been a long one Gonzales said, one that she is definitely ready to finish.
“The whole thing will be up and running July 1,” Gonzales said. “And on July 2, I am going to take a nap.”
Circle K club wins Single Service Award
Molly Reese
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 1
Last weekend, the Doane College Circle K Club won an award during the Nebraska-Iowa District Convention, showcasing their dedication to serving the youth of Crete.
Circle K International is an organization that focuses on service, aiding communities and children across the globe.
The club, chartered last March, won the first place Single Service Award for its 7th and 8th grade Youth Night.
The activity was developed by the current executive board, and took place in December of 2003.
This single service event took 96 hours to plan, set up and conduct.
Crete area youth were invited to Butler gym for several hours of music, swimming, games and food.
“The kids all had something to do,” Circle K President, senior Andrew Wiemer said. “You could see it in their faces. They were having fun.”
For members, this type of interaction is the greatest part of Circle K.
“We make a difference in their lives,” said Circle K President-Elect sophomore Samantha Whaley. “It’s really rewarding.”
The three-day District Convention was held in Omaha.
Awards were given, members attended workshops, and had a chance to participate in a service project, junior Carla Brown said.
Individual members received various awards, but the greatest was the Single Service Award.
“It was great that a club not even one year old made such an impact on the Nebraska-Iowa District,” Wiemer said. “It just goes to show in the following year, we’ll be a very strong club.”
The Doane College Chapter of Circle K participates in numerous service projects each semester.
These projects include canned food drives, providing Valentines to residents at Garden Square in Crete, roadside clean-up with the Crete Kiwanis club and sponsoring students through an Adopt-a-School drive.
“Circle K benefits not only the community as a whole, but the students within the community our club serves,” Wiemer said. “It is a positive presence that we’ve brought to the campus and city of Crete.”
Circle K is an internationally recognized organization and students will have long-term benefits from being members, Wiemer said.
“We encourage students to enhance their leadership development,” he said. “Students should become involved early in their college career and take it to an international level.”
Circle K is a sponsored program of Kiwanis International, and is open to all students who wish to learn about leadership and make friends while helping children.
It is also part of Circle K International, the international group of Circle K clubs.
Plans are being made for another youth night, Wiemer said.
President-Elect Whaley is looking forward to the next year.
“I think we will have a really strong club. The board of officers is really strong,” she said. “We will be a success.”
For more information on Circle K, visit the Circle K International website at www.circlek.org/circlek/.
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 1
Last weekend, the Doane College Circle K Club won an award during the Nebraska-Iowa District Convention, showcasing their dedication to serving the youth of Crete.
Circle K International is an organization that focuses on service, aiding communities and children across the globe.
The club, chartered last March, won the first place Single Service Award for its 7th and 8th grade Youth Night.
The activity was developed by the current executive board, and took place in December of 2003.
This single service event took 96 hours to plan, set up and conduct.
Crete area youth were invited to Butler gym for several hours of music, swimming, games and food.
“The kids all had something to do,” Circle K President, senior Andrew Wiemer said. “You could see it in their faces. They were having fun.”
For members, this type of interaction is the greatest part of Circle K.
“We make a difference in their lives,” said Circle K President-Elect sophomore Samantha Whaley. “It’s really rewarding.”
The three-day District Convention was held in Omaha.
Awards were given, members attended workshops, and had a chance to participate in a service project, junior Carla Brown said.
Individual members received various awards, but the greatest was the Single Service Award.
“It was great that a club not even one year old made such an impact on the Nebraska-Iowa District,” Wiemer said. “It just goes to show in the following year, we’ll be a very strong club.”
The Doane College Chapter of Circle K participates in numerous service projects each semester.
These projects include canned food drives, providing Valentines to residents at Garden Square in Crete, roadside clean-up with the Crete Kiwanis club and sponsoring students through an Adopt-a-School drive.
“Circle K benefits not only the community as a whole, but the students within the community our club serves,” Wiemer said. “It is a positive presence that we’ve brought to the campus and city of Crete.”
Circle K is an internationally recognized organization and students will have long-term benefits from being members, Wiemer said.
“We encourage students to enhance their leadership development,” he said. “Students should become involved early in their college career and take it to an international level.”
Circle K is a sponsored program of Kiwanis International, and is open to all students who wish to learn about leadership and make friends while helping children.
It is also part of Circle K International, the international group of Circle K clubs.
Plans are being made for another youth night, Wiemer said.
President-Elect Whaley is looking forward to the next year.
“I think we will have a really strong club. The board of officers is really strong,” she said. “We will be a success.”
For more information on Circle K, visit the Circle K International website at www.circlek.org/circlek/.
The Owl Online gets new website, aims for more breaking news
Sara Mettlen
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 1
The Doane Owl is now available on its new Internet site at http://radis.doane.edu/owl.
Adam Miller, a December graduate, made the new website as his senior project for Computer Science and Technology seminar.
Miller began work on the project two years ago, and will continue to work on it through the semester, although he is no longer on campus.
The Website was changed from the former site mainly to make it easier for The Owl’s staff to put stories online.
The change was also made so that the position of Online Editor can concentrate on content and not have to focus as much on the technological aspects of making stories available on the Internet.
Another important change from the former version of The Owl Online is the transition of putting breaking news on the site.
Now news stories will be available the day they happen, not just when the paper comes out.
The website is up and running. Students can send comments about the new site to owl@doane.edu
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 1
The Doane Owl is now available on its new Internet site at http://radis.doane.edu/owl.
Adam Miller, a December graduate, made the new website as his senior project for Computer Science and Technology seminar.
Miller began work on the project two years ago, and will continue to work on it through the semester, although he is no longer on campus.
The Website was changed from the former site mainly to make it easier for The Owl’s staff to put stories online.
The change was also made so that the position of Online Editor can concentrate on content and not have to focus as much on the technological aspects of making stories available on the Internet.
Another important change from the former version of The Owl Online is the transition of putting breaking news on the site.
Now news stories will be available the day they happen, not just when the paper comes out.
The website is up and running. Students can send comments about the new site to owl@doane.edu
He’s ready for some football
Senior Tristan Johnson hopes for professional football career
Andy Dygert
News Editor
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 2
Thousands of children, across the country and the world dream of playing sports at the professional level. It was the dream of a kid from Aurora, Colo. to play professional football.
This kid, Tristan Johnson, now a senior wide receiver at Doane College, is trying to snatch his dreams from the realm of imagination and make them his future.
“I’ve declared myself eligible for the NFL draft according to NAIA standards,” Johnson said. “I’m not sure, of course, but it’s a possibility that my name will get called.”
If Johnson’s name is called, it will complete a major part of his life as a Doane College athlete, as a varsity player at Eaglecrest High School in Aurora, where he made All-State, All-Conference his junior and senior years and as a boy who dreamed about playing in the pros.
“He’s been wanting to play in the NFL since he was a little kid,” junior teammate Eric Jones said. “I just take my hat off to him for trying to follow his dream.”
Johnson is looking hopefully at the NFL, but realizes that he might not make it at this time. In which case, he is looking into playing in the Indoor Football League or the Canadian Football League.
“A lot of arena (IFL) teams and teams in Canada have film of me,” Johnson said. “But my goal is the NFL, if not now, then later. That’s the ultimate goal. That’s it.”
He is looking at several teams already, including the Omaha Beef and the Lincoln Capitals of the IFL. He has had one NFL workout to date as well.
“This summer I had a workout with the Denver Broncos,” Johnson said. “So far that’s the only team that’s given me a workout.”
According to Fran Schwenk, Doane head football coach, these workouts are extremely important.
“I think that for someone who’s not well known, they don’t play NCAA Division I or anything, they need to tryout really well,” Schwenk said. “That’s how Raymonn [Adams, who graduated from Doane in 2001] got his shot with the New York Jets. If Tristan can run a good 40 [meters] time at the tryouts then I believe he has the height, the heart and the skill to make it.”
Johnson feels that he is not the only one at Doane has the ability to play football professionally. According to Johnson, Doane has a strong enough football program and enough players with heart therein to make the leap.
“I definitely think we have a strong enough program and good enough athletes to send people to the professional level,” Johnson said. “[Applying to professional teams] has been kind of bittersweet as I feel that my class in particular has more than just one person able to go and play professionally.”
According to his teammates, however, Johnson has made this opportunity for himself and he deserves the chance to play professional football.
“I think he deserves this,” Jones said. “Everything this guy does is about football. He goes to sleep with ESPN blaring and is always playing sports and everything. He works really hard all the time and he’s a leader by example to his teammates.”
A wide-receiver his whole career, although he played quarterback in high school as well, Johnson thinks that he will be keeping that same position if he makes it to the professional level.
“If I did enter the NFL, or wherever, I don’t see myself changing positions from receiver,” Johnson said.
In Johnson’s four years of play at Doane he has compiled 853 reception yards, 51 receptions and 10 touchdowns. Johnson has averaged 16.73 yards per reception.
He has even thrown the ball at Doane once. Johnson threw a 35 yard touchdown pass to quarterback Jared Van Anne this past fall in the last regular season game against the University of Sioux Falls.
All of Johnson’s hard work may be about to pay off with the upcoming NFL draft in April. Even if it doesn’t work at that time, however, Johnson assuredly says that he will continue to try to play football until he can’t anymore. After that, or possibly as a part-time job during his active football career, Johnson plans to coach.
“I definitely want to coach at some time,” Johnson said. “I would coach just about anywhere.”
Johnson is grateful that he has been given this opportunity to play professional sports and rise above the fantasies of childhood.
“I thank God for getting me here and I definitely will continue to pray and to hope for the best,” Johnson said.
Andy Dygert
News Editor
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 2
Thousands of children, across the country and the world dream of playing sports at the professional level. It was the dream of a kid from Aurora, Colo. to play professional football.
This kid, Tristan Johnson, now a senior wide receiver at Doane College, is trying to snatch his dreams from the realm of imagination and make them his future.
“I’ve declared myself eligible for the NFL draft according to NAIA standards,” Johnson said. “I’m not sure, of course, but it’s a possibility that my name will get called.”
If Johnson’s name is called, it will complete a major part of his life as a Doane College athlete, as a varsity player at Eaglecrest High School in Aurora, where he made All-State, All-Conference his junior and senior years and as a boy who dreamed about playing in the pros.
“He’s been wanting to play in the NFL since he was a little kid,” junior teammate Eric Jones said. “I just take my hat off to him for trying to follow his dream.”
Johnson is looking hopefully at the NFL, but realizes that he might not make it at this time. In which case, he is looking into playing in the Indoor Football League or the Canadian Football League.
“A lot of arena (IFL) teams and teams in Canada have film of me,” Johnson said. “But my goal is the NFL, if not now, then later. That’s the ultimate goal. That’s it.”
He is looking at several teams already, including the Omaha Beef and the Lincoln Capitals of the IFL. He has had one NFL workout to date as well.
“This summer I had a workout with the Denver Broncos,” Johnson said. “So far that’s the only team that’s given me a workout.”
According to Fran Schwenk, Doane head football coach, these workouts are extremely important.
“I think that for someone who’s not well known, they don’t play NCAA Division I or anything, they need to tryout really well,” Schwenk said. “That’s how Raymonn [Adams, who graduated from Doane in 2001] got his shot with the New York Jets. If Tristan can run a good 40 [meters] time at the tryouts then I believe he has the height, the heart and the skill to make it.”
Johnson feels that he is not the only one at Doane has the ability to play football professionally. According to Johnson, Doane has a strong enough football program and enough players with heart therein to make the leap.
“I definitely think we have a strong enough program and good enough athletes to send people to the professional level,” Johnson said. “[Applying to professional teams] has been kind of bittersweet as I feel that my class in particular has more than just one person able to go and play professionally.”
According to his teammates, however, Johnson has made this opportunity for himself and he deserves the chance to play professional football.
“I think he deserves this,” Jones said. “Everything this guy does is about football. He goes to sleep with ESPN blaring and is always playing sports and everything. He works really hard all the time and he’s a leader by example to his teammates.”
A wide-receiver his whole career, although he played quarterback in high school as well, Johnson thinks that he will be keeping that same position if he makes it to the professional level.
“If I did enter the NFL, or wherever, I don’t see myself changing positions from receiver,” Johnson said.
In Johnson’s four years of play at Doane he has compiled 853 reception yards, 51 receptions and 10 touchdowns. Johnson has averaged 16.73 yards per reception.
He has even thrown the ball at Doane once. Johnson threw a 35 yard touchdown pass to quarterback Jared Van Anne this past fall in the last regular season game against the University of Sioux Falls.
All of Johnson’s hard work may be about to pay off with the upcoming NFL draft in April. Even if it doesn’t work at that time, however, Johnson assuredly says that he will continue to try to play football until he can’t anymore. After that, or possibly as a part-time job during his active football career, Johnson plans to coach.
“I definitely want to coach at some time,” Johnson said. “I would coach just about anywhere.”
Johnson is grateful that he has been given this opportunity to play professional sports and rise above the fantasies of childhood.
“I thank God for getting me here and I definitely will continue to pray and to hope for the best,” Johnson said.
Forensics team racks up the wins
India Williams
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 3
For the first time in four years the Doane Forensics team was number one at a tournament.
After one of its most successful competitions last weekend at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Creighton University, the team brought home 29 individual speaking awards and qualified for Nationals in seven events.
The competition included nine other schools throughout the Midwest.
“This competition put a lot of pressure on us because it was students’ last chance to qualify for Nationals,” freshman Emily Jordening said.
The team has placed number one in four sweepstakes and in the top three in all of the others since October. All but two students out of the 14 qualified for Nationals.
“They may travel three weekends out of a month and practice three to eight hours a week,” said Dawn Bartlett, director of the Forensics team. “But they continue to show they're the best with over 250 awards to prove it.”
Before each competition they chant “focus, energy and support” to remain motivated because it is hard to give up every weekend for competitions.
“Things can be difficult for the students physically and mentally because our team has the longest season of any sport or activity on campus,” Bartlett said. “But these students are above average so they manage their time wisely.”
Next week's tournament at the University of Wisconsin may not be the last tournament for most of the team before Nationals, but for seniors Anne Golden and Erin Cico it will be.
“I have seen this team grow over the past four years and I can honestly say it has changed my life,” Golden said. “We've been so successful because we support one another like a family.”
The Doane Forensics team has nothing to do with crime investigations like some think, but with subject matter that relates to politics, the economy, sociology and many other areas.
“We don't do autopsies; however, we do leave behind a lot of dead bodies at the tournaments,” Jordening said.
The Doane Forensics team’s last tournament before Nationals is next week at the University of Wisconsin. Nationals will be April 2-5 in California.
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 3
For the first time in four years the Doane Forensics team was number one at a tournament.
After one of its most successful competitions last weekend at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Creighton University, the team brought home 29 individual speaking awards and qualified for Nationals in seven events.
The competition included nine other schools throughout the Midwest.
“This competition put a lot of pressure on us because it was students’ last chance to qualify for Nationals,” freshman Emily Jordening said.
The team has placed number one in four sweepstakes and in the top three in all of the others since October. All but two students out of the 14 qualified for Nationals.
“They may travel three weekends out of a month and practice three to eight hours a week,” said Dawn Bartlett, director of the Forensics team. “But they continue to show they're the best with over 250 awards to prove it.”
Before each competition they chant “focus, energy and support” to remain motivated because it is hard to give up every weekend for competitions.
“Things can be difficult for the students physically and mentally because our team has the longest season of any sport or activity on campus,” Bartlett said. “But these students are above average so they manage their time wisely.”
Next week's tournament at the University of Wisconsin may not be the last tournament for most of the team before Nationals, but for seniors Anne Golden and Erin Cico it will be.
“I have seen this team grow over the past four years and I can honestly say it has changed my life,” Golden said. “We've been so successful because we support one another like a family.”
The Doane Forensics team has nothing to do with crime investigations like some think, but with subject matter that relates to politics, the economy, sociology and many other areas.
“We don't do autopsies; however, we do leave behind a lot of dead bodies at the tournaments,” Jordening said.
The Doane Forensics team’s last tournament before Nationals is next week at the University of Wisconsin. Nationals will be April 2-5 in California.
Spring Break kits for your health
Heidi Hochstetler
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 3
Where your health is concerned, the old adage stands: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
For that reason, the Doane College Student Health and Wellness Center has created a spring break survival kit that offers advice on how avoid potential spring break disasters and have a safe and healthy vacation.
The kits include free sunscreen and Blistex samples, as well as a Spring Break Survival Manual. According to the manual, planning ahead can make the difference between a fun spring break and one that ends up being a disappointment.
“We’ve never had any serious problems before,” college nurse Kelly Jirovec said. “The survival kits are a preventative measure.”
The spring break survival manual offers tips on many different things including travel, skin care and food and water safety.
Free spring break survival kits will be available in Tiger Inn next week.
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 3
Where your health is concerned, the old adage stands: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
For that reason, the Doane College Student Health and Wellness Center has created a spring break survival kit that offers advice on how avoid potential spring break disasters and have a safe and healthy vacation.
The kits include free sunscreen and Blistex samples, as well as a Spring Break Survival Manual. According to the manual, planning ahead can make the difference between a fun spring break and one that ends up being a disappointment.
“We’ve never had any serious problems before,” college nurse Kelly Jirovec said. “The survival kits are a preventative measure.”
The spring break survival manual offers tips on many different things including travel, skin care and food and water safety.
Free spring break survival kits will be available in Tiger Inn next week.
HSSC represents students at Doane
Mandie Craven
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 3
Every community has a form of leadership or representation present. At Doane there is representation as well: Student Congress and the Hansen Student Steering Committee (HSSC).
“HSSC is a group of students chosen to help steer the Hansen Leadership Program in the right direction, in what they think the college should be focusing its attention on,” said Rachel Schaefer, associate director of HLP.
HSSC is a group of students who are nominated by faculty or staff members.
“At the previous two schools I was at before I came here, they had components of what HLP is to Doane,” HLP director Jim Hermelbracht said. “But it was never a set program.”
In the past, HSSC has been involved in many aspects of leadership on campus.
They were strongly involved in the Relay for Life campaign and select programs and speakers for Doane.
“Doane's philosophy is that everyone is a leader,” Hermelbracht said. “This program is great because students don’t have to enroll in it, it’s open to everyone.”
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 3
Every community has a form of leadership or representation present. At Doane there is representation as well: Student Congress and the Hansen Student Steering Committee (HSSC).
“HSSC is a group of students chosen to help steer the Hansen Leadership Program in the right direction, in what they think the college should be focusing its attention on,” said Rachel Schaefer, associate director of HLP.
HSSC is a group of students who are nominated by faculty or staff members.
“At the previous two schools I was at before I came here, they had components of what HLP is to Doane,” HLP director Jim Hermelbracht said. “But it was never a set program.”
In the past, HSSC has been involved in many aspects of leadership on campus.
They were strongly involved in the Relay for Life campaign and select programs and speakers for Doane.
“Doane's philosophy is that everyone is a leader,” Hermelbracht said. “This program is great because students don’t have to enroll in it, it’s open to everyone.”
Gartner uses Nebraskan experiences in Kazahkstan
Sara Mettlen
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 3
For a kid from Nebraska, it’s hard to find a place more remote than home.
Travis Gartner, a native of Tecumseh, has found a place to fit the bill. He is currently living in Atbasar, Kazahkstan, doing work in connection with the Peace Corps to earn his masters degree in non-governmental organization (NGO) management from Rutgers University.
Gartner was never the traditional student. After graduating from high school, he joined the Marines and was involved in the first Gulf War. His lieutenant encouraged him to further his schooling, and he eventually ended up at Doane College, graduating in 2001.
Gartner’s job is to get groups of people in his region together and organize them to do what needs to be done to help their society. He has coordinated several different local organizations including a theater club and a center for women. His current project is building a library.
Gartner, who still regularly emails some of his old Doane professors, asked for help in gathering books for his library about a year ago. Associate Greman professor H. Peter Reinkordt took the lead and began asking around for books to send over to Kazahkstan.
Collecting books from colleagues in the English department, donated books from the library, old textbooks from his wife who teaches at Lincoln Southeast High School and also donated books from a UNL graduate student who is student-teaching at Southeast, as well as taking from his own personal collection, Reinkordt has gathered and sent over 120 pounds of books to Gartner.
It costs approximately one dollar per pound of books to ship to Atbasar. Doane is paying the shipping costs for the books, which will take about two months to get to Kazahkstan.
“What we hope will happen is that we establish a link,” Reinkordt said. “If we can set that up so that we have contacts in Kazahkstan, we can continue helping by sending books over.”
Reinkordt is still looking for around 100 more pounds of books to send over.
“To me, it’s tremendously interesting what a Doane graduate is doing,” Reinkordt said. “His [Gartner’s] experience will be something that he carries with him his entire life. If a student is open, it’s amazing what they can do.”
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 3
For a kid from Nebraska, it’s hard to find a place more remote than home.
Travis Gartner, a native of Tecumseh, has found a place to fit the bill. He is currently living in Atbasar, Kazahkstan, doing work in connection with the Peace Corps to earn his masters degree in non-governmental organization (NGO) management from Rutgers University.
Gartner was never the traditional student. After graduating from high school, he joined the Marines and was involved in the first Gulf War. His lieutenant encouraged him to further his schooling, and he eventually ended up at Doane College, graduating in 2001.
Gartner’s job is to get groups of people in his region together and organize them to do what needs to be done to help their society. He has coordinated several different local organizations including a theater club and a center for women. His current project is building a library.
Gartner, who still regularly emails some of his old Doane professors, asked for help in gathering books for his library about a year ago. Associate Greman professor H. Peter Reinkordt took the lead and began asking around for books to send over to Kazahkstan.
Collecting books from colleagues in the English department, donated books from the library, old textbooks from his wife who teaches at Lincoln Southeast High School and also donated books from a UNL graduate student who is student-teaching at Southeast, as well as taking from his own personal collection, Reinkordt has gathered and sent over 120 pounds of books to Gartner.
It costs approximately one dollar per pound of books to ship to Atbasar. Doane is paying the shipping costs for the books, which will take about two months to get to Kazahkstan.
“What we hope will happen is that we establish a link,” Reinkordt said. “If we can set that up so that we have contacts in Kazahkstan, we can continue helping by sending books over.”
Reinkordt is still looking for around 100 more pounds of books to send over.
“To me, it’s tremendously interesting what a Doane graduate is doing,” Reinkordt said. “His [Gartner’s] experience will be something that he carries with him his entire life. If a student is open, it’s amazing what they can do.”
Baseball deserves more respect
Kiley Mackie
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 4
The 26 men on the Doane College baseball team are no different than other athletes.
They train, run, sweat, bleed and play until every ounce of energy has been zapped from their bodies – and then they get up and do it again.
Yet one factor separates the team from others in the Doane athletic program. The players of America’s favorite pastime do it all in the midst of adversity from administration and fans.
Despite numerous victories, including a Great Plains Athletic Conference title two years ago, the team has continually been left to warm the bench. They get no respect.
The men often have to practice late at night because other sports are given precedence in using Fuhrer Field House. Players with 8 a.m. classes sometimes return to their rooms as late as 11:30 p.m. with three to four hours of homework to do before they can rest.
The players’ use of the Field House falls under attack when other teams accuse them of damaging the gym. In reality, the team has broken only one light fixture.
The complaints force team members to defend their use of a facility that is inadequate for baseball practice.
The caution required in the Field House hinders the team’s ability to practice the most elemental strategies of the game, such as hitting and fielding the ball.
Though warm weather may solve the problem of practicing inside, the outside option is not much better.
Baseball and softball are the only sports that lack designated practice and game areas on campus.
The teams must travel to Tuxedo Park to play on the slovenly kept city field with rudimentary stands.
The quality of the stands, however, is the least of the team’s concerns because the games are rarely attended by either students or faculty.
Inconvenient field location plays a big part in low fan attendance. The lack of media coverage also contributes to poor attendance. The fact that baseball games do not make money for the college may be part of the lack of respect.
Doane keeps spending money on building renovations and additions. Perhaps the administration should provide an on-campus field that would boost game attendance.
Baseball and softball players deserve more than the shaft they have been getting.
It’s time the Doane starts wising up to the facts.
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 4
The 26 men on the Doane College baseball team are no different than other athletes.
They train, run, sweat, bleed and play until every ounce of energy has been zapped from their bodies – and then they get up and do it again.
Yet one factor separates the team from others in the Doane athletic program. The players of America’s favorite pastime do it all in the midst of adversity from administration and fans.
Despite numerous victories, including a Great Plains Athletic Conference title two years ago, the team has continually been left to warm the bench. They get no respect.
The men often have to practice late at night because other sports are given precedence in using Fuhrer Field House. Players with 8 a.m. classes sometimes return to their rooms as late as 11:30 p.m. with three to four hours of homework to do before they can rest.
The players’ use of the Field House falls under attack when other teams accuse them of damaging the gym. In reality, the team has broken only one light fixture.
The complaints force team members to defend their use of a facility that is inadequate for baseball practice.
The caution required in the Field House hinders the team’s ability to practice the most elemental strategies of the game, such as hitting and fielding the ball.
Though warm weather may solve the problem of practicing inside, the outside option is not much better.
Baseball and softball are the only sports that lack designated practice and game areas on campus.
The teams must travel to Tuxedo Park to play on the slovenly kept city field with rudimentary stands.
The quality of the stands, however, is the least of the team’s concerns because the games are rarely attended by either students or faculty.
Inconvenient field location plays a big part in low fan attendance. The lack of media coverage also contributes to poor attendance. The fact that baseball games do not make money for the college may be part of the lack of respect.
Doane keeps spending money on building renovations and additions. Perhaps the administration should provide an on-campus field that would boost game attendance.
Baseball and softball players deserve more than the shaft they have been getting.
It’s time the Doane starts wising up to the facts.
Keep marriage between man and woman
Andy Dygert
News Editor
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 4
Marriage is almost as old as humanity itself.
Adam took Eve as his wife. Cleopatra married Mark Antony. Henry VIII could not seem to stop marrying (and then executing) different women. Every single president of the United States has been married.
What is the one thing all of these marriages have in common? They were between a man and a woman. This part of the institution of marriage is now being abused.
On Feb. 4, 2004, the Massachusetts Supreme Court handed down a decision to allow same-sex marriages. Following this ruling, city officials in San Francisco and the mayor of New Paltz, N.Y. began performing same-sex marriages.
President Bush answered these proceedings by calling for a Constitutional amendment which would define marriage as being between a man and a woman.
Tosha Rae Long wrote an article, published in last week’s edition of The Doane Owl, which stated that she thought Bush’s proposal is “bigotry in disguise.”
Long asks, “What exactly is Bush trying to defend? Marriage is not under attack.” She goes on to say that marriage is only being “reconstructed to fit the needs of everyone.”
This, however, is incorrect as the very core of marriage is being attacked.
Marriage was instituted for the sake of the family - legally giving guardianship (through parents) to the children coming from the union of the couple. Children are created naturally only between a man and a woman. Two men or two women cannot create children together.
Homosexuality comes about because two people of the same sex are attracted to each other and want to engage in their attraction or lust. Children are not in any way part if the equation (adopted or medically implanted children are not the fruit of a homosexual couple).
Marriage is a union entered into in mutual love ordered towards the procreation and education of children. Therefore, allowing homosexuals to marry one another strikes directly at the core of marriage. Furthermore, children with parents of the same sex are brought up without the complementary differences of a man and a woman - children relate to a mother differently than to a father for instance. A child is deprived of one of these differing influences if brought up by homosexual parents.
Such a child is actually deprived of both influences! In marriage, the femininity of a wife is perfected and brought out in its full glory through the masculinity of her husband, and vice-versa.
When a man loves a man as he would love a woman, however, people’s experience should show them that his masculinity is, to say the least, not as well defined.
Long ends her article by sayin that officials like the ones in San Francisco and New York “set the example that Americans can challenge the system and fight suppression.” These officials do in fact challenge and fight against something – the law. California Family Code 300 reads, “Marriage is a personal relation arising out of a civil contract between a man and a woman.”
Therefore San Francisco officials were indeed breaking the law by “challenging” the system.
The state of New York has similar legislation.
Bush’s amendment to the Constitution of the United States would effectively end the question of the legitimacy of these unlawful acts.
Marriage must be protected on a national level in order to preserve its very meaning and purpose.
News Editor
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 4
Marriage is almost as old as humanity itself.
Adam took Eve as his wife. Cleopatra married Mark Antony. Henry VIII could not seem to stop marrying (and then executing) different women. Every single president of the United States has been married.
What is the one thing all of these marriages have in common? They were between a man and a woman. This part of the institution of marriage is now being abused.
On Feb. 4, 2004, the Massachusetts Supreme Court handed down a decision to allow same-sex marriages. Following this ruling, city officials in San Francisco and the mayor of New Paltz, N.Y. began performing same-sex marriages.
President Bush answered these proceedings by calling for a Constitutional amendment which would define marriage as being between a man and a woman.
Tosha Rae Long wrote an article, published in last week’s edition of The Doane Owl, which stated that she thought Bush’s proposal is “bigotry in disguise.”
Long asks, “What exactly is Bush trying to defend? Marriage is not under attack.” She goes on to say that marriage is only being “reconstructed to fit the needs of everyone.”
This, however, is incorrect as the very core of marriage is being attacked.
Marriage was instituted for the sake of the family - legally giving guardianship (through parents) to the children coming from the union of the couple. Children are created naturally only between a man and a woman. Two men or two women cannot create children together.
Homosexuality comes about because two people of the same sex are attracted to each other and want to engage in their attraction or lust. Children are not in any way part if the equation (adopted or medically implanted children are not the fruit of a homosexual couple).
Marriage is a union entered into in mutual love ordered towards the procreation and education of children. Therefore, allowing homosexuals to marry one another strikes directly at the core of marriage. Furthermore, children with parents of the same sex are brought up without the complementary differences of a man and a woman - children relate to a mother differently than to a father for instance. A child is deprived of one of these differing influences if brought up by homosexual parents.
Such a child is actually deprived of both influences! In marriage, the femininity of a wife is perfected and brought out in its full glory through the masculinity of her husband, and vice-versa.
When a man loves a man as he would love a woman, however, people’s experience should show them that his masculinity is, to say the least, not as well defined.
Long ends her article by sayin that officials like the ones in San Francisco and New York “set the example that Americans can challenge the system and fight suppression.” These officials do in fact challenge and fight against something – the law. California Family Code 300 reads, “Marriage is a personal relation arising out of a civil contract between a man and a woman.”
Therefore San Francisco officials were indeed breaking the law by “challenging” the system.
The state of New York has similar legislation.
Bush’s amendment to the Constitution of the United States would effectively end the question of the legitimacy of these unlawful acts.
Marriage must be protected on a national level in order to preserve its very meaning and purpose.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Editorial: Stop Day needs change
Staff Editorial
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 4
Stop Day provides a day of freedom from classes. Last year, however, students took this free day too far.
Property was vandalized, students were verbally abused and Tuxedo was left looking no better than a local dump.
The purpose of Stop Day has changed over the years, yet the essential goal remained the same. Students were given a day to take off from classes and have some fun.
The good times shouldn’t turn students into drunken idiots. Fun shouldn’t come at the expense of others.
Students who don’t want to take part in the drinking festivities are often left wondering what they can do with their free time. Those who don’t drink are left out.
This year, Student Congress wants to change some things. Students have the opportunity to volunteer for service projects for the Hansen Leadership Program.
While StuCo is taking the initiative, it needs to do more.
The problems of last year are not yet resolved. There has to be a way to monitor behavior. While this shouldn’t even be an issue for college students, it seems that we can’t keep out of trouble without someone looking over our shoulders.
Students know what acceptable behavior is. They just ignore the rules and do whatever they please.
This attitude needs to change. Stop Day is a privilege not a right. The administration can, and probably will, take Stop Day away if students can’t behave appropriately.
What can StuCo do to prevent problems?
Hire security. This was mentioned, but it should be carried out. This security shouldn’t come from fellow students.
An outside security team needs to be hired. It may cost a little more, but in the long run, it’s better than having to replace damaged property.
More alternative activities are needed. StuCo has suggested some. These are all good activities. Other activities that could be included are bingo, capture the flag, a card playing tournament, and a Twister competition. Students should contact StuCo if they have ideas.
Some bored students become drunken students who wreak havoc at Tuxedo Park. These students should be removed from Tuxedo and taken back to campus to sober up.
Disorderly conduct should result in removal and a fine. The penalties should be a preventative measure.
Stop Day will remain as long as the benefits outweigh the problems. When things go wrong, everyone suffers. It is up to current students to decide how Stop Day will be this year.
This year may also determine whether Stop Day will exist for future Doane students.
Stop Day could be a lot of fun….or it could be a disaster.
You decide.
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 4
Stop Day provides a day of freedom from classes. Last year, however, students took this free day too far.
Property was vandalized, students were verbally abused and Tuxedo was left looking no better than a local dump.
The purpose of Stop Day has changed over the years, yet the essential goal remained the same. Students were given a day to take off from classes and have some fun.
The good times shouldn’t turn students into drunken idiots. Fun shouldn’t come at the expense of others.
Students who don’t want to take part in the drinking festivities are often left wondering what they can do with their free time. Those who don’t drink are left out.
This year, Student Congress wants to change some things. Students have the opportunity to volunteer for service projects for the Hansen Leadership Program.
While StuCo is taking the initiative, it needs to do more.
The problems of last year are not yet resolved. There has to be a way to monitor behavior. While this shouldn’t even be an issue for college students, it seems that we can’t keep out of trouble without someone looking over our shoulders.
Students know what acceptable behavior is. They just ignore the rules and do whatever they please.
This attitude needs to change. Stop Day is a privilege not a right. The administration can, and probably will, take Stop Day away if students can’t behave appropriately.
What can StuCo do to prevent problems?
Hire security. This was mentioned, but it should be carried out. This security shouldn’t come from fellow students.
An outside security team needs to be hired. It may cost a little more, but in the long run, it’s better than having to replace damaged property.
More alternative activities are needed. StuCo has suggested some. These are all good activities. Other activities that could be included are bingo, capture the flag, a card playing tournament, and a Twister competition. Students should contact StuCo if they have ideas.
Some bored students become drunken students who wreak havoc at Tuxedo Park. These students should be removed from Tuxedo and taken back to campus to sober up.
Disorderly conduct should result in removal and a fine. The penalties should be a preventative measure.
Stop Day will remain as long as the benefits outweigh the problems. When things go wrong, everyone suffers. It is up to current students to decide how Stop Day will be this year.
This year may also determine whether Stop Day will exist for future Doane students.
Stop Day could be a lot of fun….or it could be a disaster.
You decide.
"Dames at Sea" Photos
Jerrome Morgan
Photo Editor
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 5
Freshman Chelsea Richards, in the lead role of Mona Kent, stunned audience members with her talent.
Senior Shandi Walnofer and sophomore Amanda Williams dance in the first song.
Photo Editor
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 5
Freshman Chelsea Richards, in the lead role of Mona Kent, stunned audience members with her talent.
Senior Shandi Walnofer and sophomore Amanda Williams dance in the first song.
Review: ‘Dames’ display talent
Jo Teeters
Managing Editor
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 5
“Dames at Sea” is a funny, happy parody of musicals that is a pleasure to watch.
This show’s musical numbers are amazing.
Who knew that the members of Doane Theatre could sing, dance, act and be funny all at the same time?
“Dames at Sea” is a musical about putting on a musical. The star of the show is Mona Kent, a prima donna Broadway star played by freshman Chelsea Richards.
Ruby, a girl from Centerville, Utah, played by senior Desi Rosas, arrives on Broadway with dreams of becoming a big star.
With some help from Joan, senior Shandi Walnofer, Ruby joins the show as part of the chorus.
Ruby also meets a navy man from her hometown named Dick, sophomore Mike Dale. Fellow seaman Lucky, sophomore Robert Montgomery, also joins in the mix.
When the theatre is torn down on opening night, the cast relocates to open the show on the deck of Dick and Lucky’s battleship. After Mona comes down with seasickness, it’s up to Ruby to save the show.
The sheer amount of vocal talent in this show is staggering. Mona is amazing in her solo number “That Mister Man of Mine.”
The duet “Choo-Choo Honeymoon” by Joan and Lucky is also impressive.
Ruby’s solo “Sailor of My Dreams” is incredible.
Senior Suzanna Buerge did an excellent job choreographing.
The movements shine particularly in the all-cast number “Star Tar.”
The only fault in the whole experience lies in the playbill. While the cast list and bios are nice, it lacks a list of songs and a play summary.
As musicals go, omitting a song list from a program shouldn’t be done.
“Dames at Sea” will show at 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday in Heckman. Admission is $5 or free with Doane ID.
I encourage everyone to attend. You’re sure to have a good time.
Managing Editor
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 5
“Dames at Sea” is a funny, happy parody of musicals that is a pleasure to watch.
This show’s musical numbers are amazing.
Who knew that the members of Doane Theatre could sing, dance, act and be funny all at the same time?
“Dames at Sea” is a musical about putting on a musical. The star of the show is Mona Kent, a prima donna Broadway star played by freshman Chelsea Richards.
Ruby, a girl from Centerville, Utah, played by senior Desi Rosas, arrives on Broadway with dreams of becoming a big star.
With some help from Joan, senior Shandi Walnofer, Ruby joins the show as part of the chorus.
Ruby also meets a navy man from her hometown named Dick, sophomore Mike Dale. Fellow seaman Lucky, sophomore Robert Montgomery, also joins in the mix.
When the theatre is torn down on opening night, the cast relocates to open the show on the deck of Dick and Lucky’s battleship. After Mona comes down with seasickness, it’s up to Ruby to save the show.
The sheer amount of vocal talent in this show is staggering. Mona is amazing in her solo number “That Mister Man of Mine.”
The duet “Choo-Choo Honeymoon” by Joan and Lucky is also impressive.
Ruby’s solo “Sailor of My Dreams” is incredible.
Senior Suzanna Buerge did an excellent job choreographing.
The movements shine particularly in the all-cast number “Star Tar.”
The only fault in the whole experience lies in the playbill. While the cast list and bios are nice, it lacks a list of songs and a play summary.
As musicals go, omitting a song list from a program shouldn’t be done.
“Dames at Sea” will show at 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday in Heckman. Admission is $5 or free with Doane ID.
I encourage everyone to attend. You’re sure to have a good time.
Review: ‘FAME’ awes young and old
Kelsey Tegtmeier
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 5
Children and adults in the audience erupted in applause Friday night after a performance of the musical “FAME” at the Lied Center.
The bright lights and vibrant music caught the attention of young audience members, but it was the vocal and acting performances that captivated older members.
The play revealed the thoughts and feelings of a group of teenagers accepted to an exclusive high school for the performing arts.
The audience listened to their dreams, saw their talent and watched as they struggled to survive in the competitive world of performance.
Rotating staircases enhanced the set and allowed for quick, well-disguised scene changes. The performers and scenery constantly changed, keeping the audience’s attention on the stage. The musical’s use of movement added a lot to the performance.
The actors and actresses transformed on stage, like they were made for the roles. It was hard to imagine them playing any other characters.
Vocally, each performer had his or her distinct musical sound and style that identified their character. The characters presented a wide range of musical styles – pop, soul, rap, classical and Latino.
Unfortunately, the volume balance did not always help the vocals. At times, it was hard to understand the lyrics above the music.
Despite this technical difficulty, the cast of “FAME” earned a standing ovation.
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 5
Children and adults in the audience erupted in applause Friday night after a performance of the musical “FAME” at the Lied Center.
The bright lights and vibrant music caught the attention of young audience members, but it was the vocal and acting performances that captivated older members.
The play revealed the thoughts and feelings of a group of teenagers accepted to an exclusive high school for the performing arts.
The audience listened to their dreams, saw their talent and watched as they struggled to survive in the competitive world of performance.
Rotating staircases enhanced the set and allowed for quick, well-disguised scene changes. The performers and scenery constantly changed, keeping the audience’s attention on the stage. The musical’s use of movement added a lot to the performance.
The actors and actresses transformed on stage, like they were made for the roles. It was hard to imagine them playing any other characters.
Vocally, each performer had his or her distinct musical sound and style that identified their character. The characters presented a wide range of musical styles – pop, soul, rap, classical and Latino.
Unfortunately, the volume balance did not always help the vocals. At times, it was hard to understand the lyrics above the music.
Despite this technical difficulty, the cast of “FAME” earned a standing ovation.
Review: Makeba teaches obscure history
Sara Mettlen
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 5
Awele Makeba was wonderful in her one woman play “Rage is Not a One Day Thing” at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Makeba convincingly became 13 characters, seamlessly transitioning between one person and the next. By changes in vocal tone and body language, she was able to make the characters easily recognizable. She taught a crowd of about 35 people a concealed history of the Montgomery Bus Boycott of the 1950s.
The only objects Makeba used to tell her story were three chairs representing different areas of the bus, shoes symbolizing the different types of people who rode the bus and a few small props, such as glasses or a head scarf.
The story was told mostly through Claudette Colvin, a 15-year-old who refused to give up her seat on a bus nine months before Rosa Parks did the same. Makeba related Colvin’s experience of being forcefully removed from a seat on a Montgomery bus. Makeba also acted the other principal characters’ – JoAnn Robinson, Mary Louise Smith and Rosa Parks – encounters.
Makeba’s performance focused on the rage people felt during those times: rage whites had toward blacks, rage blacks had for whites and rage blacks who stood up for civil rights felt against those who did not.
She made the rage real. The audience could see and feel the passion Colvin and the other characters had for civil rights.
In an hour, Makeba was able to make audience members question the history taught in schools.
The stories of Colvin, Parks and others show how most history books are unbalanced. Makeba presented a commonly unheard side of the story.
The performance left unanswered questions, but also raised some important questions otherwise not considered.
Makeba’s acting was excellent, and the story is one that everyone can learn from.
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 5
Awele Makeba was wonderful in her one woman play “Rage is Not a One Day Thing” at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Makeba convincingly became 13 characters, seamlessly transitioning between one person and the next. By changes in vocal tone and body language, she was able to make the characters easily recognizable. She taught a crowd of about 35 people a concealed history of the Montgomery Bus Boycott of the 1950s.
The only objects Makeba used to tell her story were three chairs representing different areas of the bus, shoes symbolizing the different types of people who rode the bus and a few small props, such as glasses or a head scarf.
The story was told mostly through Claudette Colvin, a 15-year-old who refused to give up her seat on a bus nine months before Rosa Parks did the same. Makeba related Colvin’s experience of being forcefully removed from a seat on a Montgomery bus. Makeba also acted the other principal characters’ – JoAnn Robinson, Mary Louise Smith and Rosa Parks – encounters.
Makeba’s performance focused on the rage people felt during those times: rage whites had toward blacks, rage blacks had for whites and rage blacks who stood up for civil rights felt against those who did not.
She made the rage real. The audience could see and feel the passion Colvin and the other characters had for civil rights.
In an hour, Makeba was able to make audience members question the history taught in schools.
The stories of Colvin, Parks and others show how most history books are unbalanced. Makeba presented a commonly unheard side of the story.
The performance left unanswered questions, but also raised some important questions otherwise not considered.
Makeba’s acting was excellent, and the story is one that everyone can learn from.
Softball Photo
Jerrome Morgan
Photo Editor
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 6
Freshman Jackie Bandy rounds the bases Tuesday at Tuxedo Park during a double header against York College. Doane lost both games in the season openers.
Photo Editor
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 6
Freshman Jackie Bandy rounds the bases Tuesday at Tuxedo Park during a double header against York College. Doane lost both games in the season openers.
Softball loses a pair to open season
Luke Beerbohm
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 6
The Tiger softball team dropped two tough games in their season opening doubleheader against York College.
The score was close throughout the first game. The teams were tied heading into the sixth inning, but the York Panthers scored one more run in the inning to edge out the Tigers 6-5.
“For the first game of the year, I thought we played well,” junior Brooke Staehr said. “Obviously, we still have some things to work on.”
Despite a late run by Doane, York used a big fourth inning to collect five hits and six runs to win the second game 11-5. The Tigers had a tough time bringing in their teammates, leaving eight runners on base.
“We did a lot of good things, but we had some let downs that really hurt us”, junior Jenni Allder said. “These two games showed us what we have to work on for the rest of our season.”
The Tigers (0-2) will look to bounce back from a sluggish start as they play again at 11 a.m. on March 12 in the Bronco Invitational at Hastings.
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 6
The Tiger softball team dropped two tough games in their season opening doubleheader against York College.
The score was close throughout the first game. The teams were tied heading into the sixth inning, but the York Panthers scored one more run in the inning to edge out the Tigers 6-5.
“For the first game of the year, I thought we played well,” junior Brooke Staehr said. “Obviously, we still have some things to work on.”
Despite a late run by Doane, York used a big fourth inning to collect five hits and six runs to win the second game 11-5. The Tigers had a tough time bringing in their teammates, leaving eight runners on base.
“We did a lot of good things, but we had some let downs that really hurt us”, junior Jenni Allder said. “These two games showed us what we have to work on for the rest of our season.”
The Tigers (0-2) will look to bounce back from a sluggish start as they play again at 11 a.m. on March 12 in the Bronco Invitational at Hastings.
Baseball opens with mixed results
Zach Meyer
Sports Editor
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 6
The Tiger baseball team have played four games this season, all against York College.
The Tigers split the first double header with the Panthers in York.
Yesterday, the Tigers hosted the Panthers at Tuxedo in the team’s home opener.
The Tigers had a rough start, losing the first game 10-2.
Senior pitcher Bourke Bowen took the loss for the Tigers. The Panthers out hit the Tigers 12-7 in the first game.
Temperatures dropped and both teams battled the wind as the second game featured less scoring.
The Tigers brought in two runs in the third inning, and went on to win 3-2.
Junior pitcher John Gadeken picked up the win for the Tigers. Gadeken struck out five batters and gave up only one earned run while pitching a complete game.
The Tigers record is now 2-2 after yesterday’s games.
The Tigers will be in action again at home at 1 p.m. on Friday to make up a postponed double header against Buena Vista College.
Sports Editor
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 6
The Tiger baseball team have played four games this season, all against York College.
The Tigers split the first double header with the Panthers in York.
Yesterday, the Tigers hosted the Panthers at Tuxedo in the team’s home opener.
The Tigers had a rough start, losing the first game 10-2.
Senior pitcher Bourke Bowen took the loss for the Tigers. The Panthers out hit the Tigers 12-7 in the first game.
Temperatures dropped and both teams battled the wind as the second game featured less scoring.
The Tigers brought in two runs in the third inning, and went on to win 3-2.
Junior pitcher John Gadeken picked up the win for the Tigers. Gadeken struck out five batters and gave up only one earned run while pitching a complete game.
The Tigers record is now 2-2 after yesterday’s games.
The Tigers will be in action again at home at 1 p.m. on Friday to make up a postponed double header against Buena Vista College.
Schmidt brings home two golds
Fifteen earn All-American honors, Women take fifth
Laurie Wood
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 6
Senior Rochelle Schmidt won the long jump and triple jump to help the Doane women finish fifth at the 2004 NAIA national track meet.
The Doane men ended up in thirty-first place, scoring 7 total points.
Schmidt was Doane’s standout, winning the triple jump with a jump of 40 feet 6 inches beating the second place finisher by more than a foot.
She also won the long jump, after falling one place short in 2003. She scored 20 of the Tiger’s 48 points.
Schmidt has been completing at the national level for her entire college career. Bringing home two gold medals was a long-awaited achievement for her.
“My teammates and coaches helped me get through the season with lots of encouragement and support,” Schmidt said. “It (winning) is a feeling that I can’t explain, but it felt really good because it proves that you are the best in the nation.”
The Doane Tigers had 10 women, including Schmidt, finish in the top six in their event, making them All-Americans.
Five Doane men earned All-American status. Sophomore Walker Thomas finished fourth in the pole vault.
The 1,600-meter relay team also placed fourth. Those running on the relay team included freshman Joel Bacon, sophomore Jeff Luebbe, senior Jonathan Pingel, and senior Dusty Krusemark.
Both the men’s and women’s track teams are only half done with their 2004 season. Their focus now turns to the outdoor season, mainly the outdoor conference track meet.
“Nationals is just another meet to finish off the season,” Schmidt said. “Conference is always our number one priority.”
The outdoor track season begins at the end of March, with the first track meet scheduled for March 26 and 27.
All-Americans
Women
Senior Rochelle Schmidt- long and triple jump, first
Senior Allisha Melroy- weight throw, third
Freshman Katie Kosmos- pentathlon, third
Sophomore Rhonda Egger- long jump, fourth
Senior Mary Hagemann- shot put, fourth
Senior Brittany Price- 5,000-meter run, fifth
Senior Rachel Windhorst- pole vault, fifth
Senior Cassie Baker- pentathlon, fifth
Junior Emily Durran- weight throw, sixth
Freshman Lindsey Ribbens- 55-meter hurdles, sixth
Men
Sophomore Walker Thomas- pole vault, fourth
Freshman Joel Bacon- 1,600-meter relay, fourth
Sophomore Jeff Luebbe- 1,600-meter relay, fourth
Senior Jonathon Pingel- 1,600-meter relay, fourth
Senior Dusty Krusemark- 1,600-meter relay, fourth
Laurie Wood
Staff Writer
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 6
Senior Rochelle Schmidt won the long jump and triple jump to help the Doane women finish fifth at the 2004 NAIA national track meet.
The Doane men ended up in thirty-first place, scoring 7 total points.
Schmidt was Doane’s standout, winning the triple jump with a jump of 40 feet 6 inches beating the second place finisher by more than a foot.
She also won the long jump, after falling one place short in 2003. She scored 20 of the Tiger’s 48 points.
Schmidt has been completing at the national level for her entire college career. Bringing home two gold medals was a long-awaited achievement for her.
“My teammates and coaches helped me get through the season with lots of encouragement and support,” Schmidt said. “It (winning) is a feeling that I can’t explain, but it felt really good because it proves that you are the best in the nation.”
The Doane Tigers had 10 women, including Schmidt, finish in the top six in their event, making them All-Americans.
Five Doane men earned All-American status. Sophomore Walker Thomas finished fourth in the pole vault.
The 1,600-meter relay team also placed fourth. Those running on the relay team included freshman Joel Bacon, sophomore Jeff Luebbe, senior Jonathan Pingel, and senior Dusty Krusemark.
Both the men’s and women’s track teams are only half done with their 2004 season. Their focus now turns to the outdoor season, mainly the outdoor conference track meet.
“Nationals is just another meet to finish off the season,” Schmidt said. “Conference is always our number one priority.”
The outdoor track season begins at the end of March, with the first track meet scheduled for March 26 and 27.
All-Americans
Women
Senior Rochelle Schmidt- long and triple jump, first
Senior Allisha Melroy- weight throw, third
Freshman Katie Kosmos- pentathlon, third
Sophomore Rhonda Egger- long jump, fourth
Senior Mary Hagemann- shot put, fourth
Senior Brittany Price- 5,000-meter run, fifth
Senior Rachel Windhorst- pole vault, fifth
Senior Cassie Baker- pentathlon, fifth
Junior Emily Durran- weight throw, sixth
Freshman Lindsey Ribbens- 55-meter hurdles, sixth
Men
Sophomore Walker Thomas- pole vault, fourth
Freshman Joel Bacon- 1,600-meter relay, fourth
Sophomore Jeff Luebbe- 1,600-meter relay, fourth
Senior Jonathon Pingel- 1,600-meter relay, fourth
Senior Dusty Krusemark- 1,600-meter relay, fourth
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