Jerrome Morgan
Photo Editor
April 8, 2004, Page 1
The swans swim on Doane Lake while a woman and her dog enjoy the nice weather. Signs posted around Doane Lake warn that the swans are nesting and may be aggressive
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Close encounters of the swan kind
Andy Dygert and Tosha Rae Long
Staff Writers
April 8, 2004, Page 1
The swans on the Doane lakes are stirring up a lot of controversy during mating season. However, many people are wondering whether the swans are causing the problems or if it is the students’ actions that are antagonizing them.
“There seem to be more reports of students attacking swans versus swans attacking students,” said Russ Hewitt, director of Residence Life.
One student has been reportedly attacked by a swan.
Sarah Newton, friend of the supposedly attacked student, recounted the incident.
“It attacked her with its wings and left bruises on her legs as she was walking from Communications to Hansen,” Newton said.
Designed as a scenery addition to the campus, the swans have since created turmoil.
“Usually I think the swans are a great addition to Doane’s campus, however lately we’ve had some incidences where the male swan is being very protective of his eggs,” said Kim Heier, Dean of Student Leadership.
The solution to this problem, although it might seem simple, is rather complex. Removing the swans would be the obvious answer.
“If the swans continue to be aggressive, we will have to relocate them,” said Pappy Khouri, Vice President of Financial Affairs.
However, Khouri said that if the male swan is removed, nature is disrupted because the male and female alternate in sitting on the eggs.
There have been reports of students provoking the swans. The best way to avoid conflict is to abstain from contact with the swans Hewitt said.
“The college will take steps to protect the students,” Hewitt said. “I hope that students just realize to walk on by.”
Recent attempts to squander student aggressiveness toward the birds include signs posted near the water stating “Nesting swans may be aggressive. Please use caution” and a campus wide e-mail sent by Hewitt stating that any students caught aggravating the swans will be issued an automatic $500 fine.
Tiffany Grossman, freshman, feels that the aggressiveness of the swans is a harsh reality.
“It is a tough one,” Grossman said. “It is a sucky situation because they are attacking people, but they have to because they are protecting their babies.”
Other students feel that removing the swans is the best option.
“The swan is on a power trip and someone needs to dethrone him,” said freshman Matt Cooper. “We should keep them, but maybe let them out after mating season.”
The fact is, the swans are becoming an issue on the Doane campus, one that may need a solution soon.
“I think that we may need to think about removing him [male swan] from campus on a temporary basis until he can become less aggressive,” Heier said.
Staff Writers
April 8, 2004, Page 1
The swans on the Doane lakes are stirring up a lot of controversy during mating season. However, many people are wondering whether the swans are causing the problems or if it is the students’ actions that are antagonizing them.
“There seem to be more reports of students attacking swans versus swans attacking students,” said Russ Hewitt, director of Residence Life.
One student has been reportedly attacked by a swan.
Sarah Newton, friend of the supposedly attacked student, recounted the incident.
“It attacked her with its wings and left bruises on her legs as she was walking from Communications to Hansen,” Newton said.
Designed as a scenery addition to the campus, the swans have since created turmoil.
“Usually I think the swans are a great addition to Doane’s campus, however lately we’ve had some incidences where the male swan is being very protective of his eggs,” said Kim Heier, Dean of Student Leadership.
The solution to this problem, although it might seem simple, is rather complex. Removing the swans would be the obvious answer.
“If the swans continue to be aggressive, we will have to relocate them,” said Pappy Khouri, Vice President of Financial Affairs.
However, Khouri said that if the male swan is removed, nature is disrupted because the male and female alternate in sitting on the eggs.
There have been reports of students provoking the swans. The best way to avoid conflict is to abstain from contact with the swans Hewitt said.
“The college will take steps to protect the students,” Hewitt said. “I hope that students just realize to walk on by.”
Recent attempts to squander student aggressiveness toward the birds include signs posted near the water stating “Nesting swans may be aggressive. Please use caution” and a campus wide e-mail sent by Hewitt stating that any students caught aggravating the swans will be issued an automatic $500 fine.
Tiffany Grossman, freshman, feels that the aggressiveness of the swans is a harsh reality.
“It is a tough one,” Grossman said. “It is a sucky situation because they are attacking people, but they have to because they are protecting their babies.”
Other students feel that removing the swans is the best option.
“The swan is on a power trip and someone needs to dethrone him,” said freshman Matt Cooper. “We should keep them, but maybe let them out after mating season.”
The fact is, the swans are becoming an issue on the Doane campus, one that may need a solution soon.
“I think that we may need to think about removing him [male swan] from campus on a temporary basis until he can become less aggressive,” Heier said.
Student receives Fulbright
Sara Mettlen
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 1
After a long application process, Aaron Hall has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar to Germany.
According to the Fulbright Mission, the program was created following World War II in 1946.
The program’s goal is to increase understanding between countries by cultural and educational exchange. Maureen Franklin, adviser of the Fulbright Program at Doane, described it as a nationwide competition to study aboard for one year following graduation.
A senior majoring in International Business, German and Political Science, Hall will be completing a research project about military history in Potsdam Germany to fulfill the Fulbright Program.
Hall said that he first began the application process about a year ago, working with German professor H. Peter Reinkordt on his project proposal. With Reinkordt’s help, he narrowed the focus of his proposed research and prepared a rough draft in August.
Reinkordt said that he and Hall met several times over the summer to decide which project Hall would be most likely successful with. He said that the project is good for Hall because it combines his interests and education.
“[Aaron] is unique in that he has an intimate of the military at a young age,” Reinkordt said. “This project gives a chance to understand the difficulties some Germans had [with the military].”
Reinkordt also said that in the last year, Colin Powell has written an article speaking about military personnel needing experience in foreign countries so that they are better able to relate to the countries’ civilians when they are there on duty, further adding to the significance of Hall’s project.
In October, Hall interviewed with the Fulbright committee to get a letter of recommendation. The committee sent the letter of recommendation to New York to be approved by the Department of State. Hall found out in December that his application had been approved and sent on to Germany.
Hall said he chose Germany because he knew that his greatest expertise was in German. His project will focus on the relationship between the United States and German militaries, and how it is changing now that the German military is integrating into the European Union.
“It’s a really complicated topic,” Hall said.
He noted that it was a relevant issue with the question of whether the European Union will support the United States’ stance on looming terrorism.
Hall is in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corp and found out midway through the process that he was assigned military intelligence.
He is integrating the Fulbright and military research into the same project.
Right now, Hall is going through medical procedures, getting blood work done and a complete medical history so that he can live overseas.
He will arrive in Kiel or Regensburg, Germany in August to take his orientation language course. From there, he will go to Potsdam in September, where he will stay until July 2005.
“It’s an exciting process,” Hall said. “It’s been kind of a dream come true.”
Franklin said that Kari Quammen has reached the final round for a teaching award in France. She will know later this spring if she will be a Fulbright Scholar. If awarded, she will teach English in a French public school.
Franklin said that Doane has had more Fulbright Scholars than any other private university in Nebraska.
“They’re carrying on a Doane tradition of being selected as Fulbright Scholars,” Franklin said.
Doane has had 44 Fulbright Scholars.
“It opens up many opportunities because they are part of this network of Fulbright Scholars,” Franklin said. “It’s a big step.”
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 1
After a long application process, Aaron Hall has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar to Germany.
According to the Fulbright Mission, the program was created following World War II in 1946.
The program’s goal is to increase understanding between countries by cultural and educational exchange. Maureen Franklin, adviser of the Fulbright Program at Doane, described it as a nationwide competition to study aboard for one year following graduation.
A senior majoring in International Business, German and Political Science, Hall will be completing a research project about military history in Potsdam Germany to fulfill the Fulbright Program.
Hall said that he first began the application process about a year ago, working with German professor H. Peter Reinkordt on his project proposal. With Reinkordt’s help, he narrowed the focus of his proposed research and prepared a rough draft in August.
Reinkordt said that he and Hall met several times over the summer to decide which project Hall would be most likely successful with. He said that the project is good for Hall because it combines his interests and education.
“[Aaron] is unique in that he has an intimate of the military at a young age,” Reinkordt said. “This project gives a chance to understand the difficulties some Germans had [with the military].”
Reinkordt also said that in the last year, Colin Powell has written an article speaking about military personnel needing experience in foreign countries so that they are better able to relate to the countries’ civilians when they are there on duty, further adding to the significance of Hall’s project.
In October, Hall interviewed with the Fulbright committee to get a letter of recommendation. The committee sent the letter of recommendation to New York to be approved by the Department of State. Hall found out in December that his application had been approved and sent on to Germany.
Hall said he chose Germany because he knew that his greatest expertise was in German. His project will focus on the relationship between the United States and German militaries, and how it is changing now that the German military is integrating into the European Union.
“It’s a really complicated topic,” Hall said.
He noted that it was a relevant issue with the question of whether the European Union will support the United States’ stance on looming terrorism.
Hall is in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corp and found out midway through the process that he was assigned military intelligence.
He is integrating the Fulbright and military research into the same project.
Right now, Hall is going through medical procedures, getting blood work done and a complete medical history so that he can live overseas.
He will arrive in Kiel or Regensburg, Germany in August to take his orientation language course. From there, he will go to Potsdam in September, where he will stay until July 2005.
“It’s an exciting process,” Hall said. “It’s been kind of a dream come true.”
Franklin said that Kari Quammen has reached the final round for a teaching award in France. She will know later this spring if she will be a Fulbright Scholar. If awarded, she will teach English in a French public school.
Franklin said that Doane has had more Fulbright Scholars than any other private university in Nebraska.
“They’re carrying on a Doane tradition of being selected as Fulbright Scholars,” Franklin said.
Doane has had 44 Fulbright Scholars.
“It opens up many opportunities because they are part of this network of Fulbright Scholars,” Franklin said. “It’s a big step.”
Forensics places 25th in national tournament
India Williams
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 1
The Doane Forensics team placed 25th in the nation at the American Forensic Association Nationals in Long Beach, Calif.
More than 100 schools particpated, and at least 150 students were entered in each event.
The tournament was held from April 2-5.
“It was very intense,” freshman Anthony Kraus said. “It was definitely different from any other tournament because there were so many people in one event.”
Doane placed in the top half and top third of half of their 11 events in the most prestigious intercollegiate national forensics tournament.
“Nationals was a personal success for all of us,” sophomore Abi Mihel said.
Anne Golden, senior, broke into the quarter finals, which placed her in the top 24 out of 152 students in the Communication Analysis event. After the preliminary rounds, senior Erin Cico placed 26th in Persuasive Speaking and sophomore Abi Mihel placed 32nd in After-Dinner Speaking event.
In the beginning of the fall semester, director Dawn Bartlett and assistant director Rachelle Hafer promised the team a trip to the amusement park California Adventure if the entire team qualified for Nationals.
For the first time in four years the entire team qualified and the directors kept their promise.
“The trip to California Adventure gave us a chance to relax before we went to work,” Mihel said.
The team of 12 has defeated almost every college and university in Nebraska including University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska-Omaha and University of Nebraska-Kearney, placing in the top three in many of their tournaments.
“We scored with these hardworking and talented freshmen,” Hafer said. “Losing our only seniors, Anne Golden and Erin Cico, is a great loss in leadership and success.”
Considering the fact that this activity is a year round commitment, many of the freshmen are taking this time to catch up on schoolwork.
“Now that I’m done with Forensics, I’m faced with another hurdle and that’s getting ready for finals,” Kraus said.
With hopes of returning for another great year, the team said farewell to four year members Cico and Golden.
“Losing them will be a great loss in leadership and success, but we wish them the best,” Hafer said.
Doane’s forensics team has accomplished a lot throughout the year.
Kraus plans to use the ideas he saw at Nationals to do better next year.
Meanwhile the team has gained national exposure in the forensics field.
“I’m just glad everyone finally knows who Doane Forensics team is,” Cico said.
Food for ‘Life’
Mandie Craven
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 2
Eating out is just not for pleasure anymore. The Nebraska AIDS Project (N.A.P.) is hosting their annual “Dining Out for Life” fundraising event Tuesday. Anyone can go to participating area restaurants, and have a percentage of their meal donated to The Nebraska AIDS Project.
“I think it’s for a great cause”, said volunteer Ashlee Butts. “People can eat good food, and then donate a percent of their meal to the organization.”
Participating restaurants in Lincoln and Omaha will be offering 25-100 % of their breakfast, lunch or dinner bills to be donated.
“Last year across the country, ‘Dining Out for Life’ raised over $2 million”, Butts said. “All that money went directly into the programs, and to our clients.”
Customers at these restaurants may also make a cash donation, which can enter their name into a raffle. Raffle prizes include, but are not limited to: plane tickets, tickets to the symphony, etc.
“Dining Out for Life” is one of the many events that NAP organizes throughout the year. Other programs include: “AIDS walk Nebraska”, “Night of a Thousand Stars” and an art event, which features over 60 artists.
N.A.P. organizes food pantries for clients and their families. The organization has come to the Doane campus for free and confidential HIV/AIDS testing.
For more information about “Dining Out for Life” or The Nebraska AIDS Project, log on to www.nap.org or contact Ashlee Butts at: abutts@doane.edu.
“HIV/AIDS is a very scary thing”, Butts said. “The best thing a person can do is to learn about it and protect themself from it.”
Having a ball; building
Students work with Habitiat for Humanity during Spring Break
Jordan Kenyon
Special to The Owl
April 8, 2004, Page 2
Tanning in 80 degree weather, lounging on a boat, shopping at the mall, and meeting the locals were just a few of the activities the participants of this year’s Alternative Spring Break enjoyed.
Recreation and relaxation was not the point of the trip, however service learning was. Thirteen Doane College students traveled to Brigham City, Utah, to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and work on two different housing units for the northern Utah community. Habitat builds and remodels houses with the help of homeowners and other volunteers. Habitat is currently building in about 2,000 locations and in more then 80 countries around the world.
Students traveled 900 miles and 13 hours to stay for one week and offer their services assisting in the development of a house. Students worked with all kinds of power tools, climbed ladders, unloaded and loaded materials and even had a few mud fights. The trip was not all work and no play. On their day off, participants traveled to Salt Lake City to enjoy a cruise on the great Salt Lake, wander around the downtown area, and explore Temple Square. Students also visited nearby crystal hot springs and Logan Canyon.
“I had a lot of fun working with our site advisor, Chuck and his son. We got to meet a lot of the local residents and really get a feel for the community we were working in.” Sara Zegers, sophomore said.
According to Rachel Schaefer, ASB advisor, student cost for the trip is kept low because of funding from Hansen Leadership and Student Congress.
Also, the Habitat site provided lunches and area churches invited the Doane students to dinner meals. Lodging consisted of camping out in one of the local churches and showering at the public pool facilities.
“Staying at the church was fun because it allowed us to bond as a group and spend time getting to know each other.” David McGraw, sophomore said.
After three days of labor, seven walls were framed, one unit ready for paint, friendships made and students graced with a fulfilling service learning accomplishment.
This year’s ASB trip cost participants $25 but the experience was priceless.
Jordan Kenyon
Special to The Owl
April 8, 2004, Page 2
Tanning in 80 degree weather, lounging on a boat, shopping at the mall, and meeting the locals were just a few of the activities the participants of this year’s Alternative Spring Break enjoyed.
Recreation and relaxation was not the point of the trip, however service learning was. Thirteen Doane College students traveled to Brigham City, Utah, to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and work on two different housing units for the northern Utah community. Habitat builds and remodels houses with the help of homeowners and other volunteers. Habitat is currently building in about 2,000 locations and in more then 80 countries around the world.
Students traveled 900 miles and 13 hours to stay for one week and offer their services assisting in the development of a house. Students worked with all kinds of power tools, climbed ladders, unloaded and loaded materials and even had a few mud fights. The trip was not all work and no play. On their day off, participants traveled to Salt Lake City to enjoy a cruise on the great Salt Lake, wander around the downtown area, and explore Temple Square. Students also visited nearby crystal hot springs and Logan Canyon.
“I had a lot of fun working with our site advisor, Chuck and his son. We got to meet a lot of the local residents and really get a feel for the community we were working in.” Sara Zegers, sophomore said.
According to Rachel Schaefer, ASB advisor, student cost for the trip is kept low because of funding from Hansen Leadership and Student Congress.
Also, the Habitat site provided lunches and area churches invited the Doane students to dinner meals. Lodging consisted of camping out in one of the local churches and showering at the public pool facilities.
“Staying at the church was fun because it allowed us to bond as a group and spend time getting to know each other.” David McGraw, sophomore said.
After three days of labor, seven walls were framed, one unit ready for paint, friendships made and students graced with a fulfilling service learning accomplishment.
This year’s ASB trip cost participants $25 but the experience was priceless.
Whitin; Goodall to be replaced
Tosha Rae Long
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 3
The years 1894 and 1961 marked the construction of two buildings on Doane campus, Whitin and Goodall respectively. The steady growth of Doane since the institution of these two buildings has created cause for remodeling. The fate of Whitin and Goodall has been purposed; a new Art and Education Building is coming to campus.
Whitin, named for Edward Whitin, was first built as the campus library. When the Communications Building was built in 1971, the books were transferred to Perkins Library. Currently, the art department inhabits Whitin.
Goodall, known for being the first air-conditioned building on campus, at one time housed the natural science division. Named for Doane alumni Clarice Goodall and her late husband Robert Goodall, this building became unable to house all the declared science majors. Goodall was last used for classes in 2000. It is currently empty.
The proposal for these two buildings is in the wake of a third proposal to construct an art and education facility. According to Pappy Khouri, vice president of financial affairs, the art and education building would be situated where Whitin now stands. Goodall and Fiske, originally a residence for those quarantined due to illness and now used as a classroom, would be relocated to an area yet to be determined.
"The buildings [Goodall and Whitin] are being used for transition," Khouri said.
The plan is to move the art department into Goodall while the new facility was being built. Once the building was in circulation, the art department would move into the new building and Goodall would be raised.
According to Khouri, the long term plan also includes the possibility of a health and wellness building where the tennis courts are currently.
This $10.2 million project would consume 52,008 square feet. The brochure describes a three-floor layout which would house seven art instructional areas, including a graphics lab, five dedicated education areas, four multi-purpose classrooms, a computer lab, dark room and a commons/critique room.
Fundraising for the new building has already begun with an estimated 18 month time frame. The trustees discussed fundraising at the February meeting.
"The off-shoot was that they confirmed the number one priority for construction fundraising was the Art and Education Building," Khouri said.
Along with the building, construction would create some much needed room for parking. Forty-five new spaces are being created in front of the Conservatory identical to those in front of Padour Walker. Approximately 26 more will be created with the new parking area that would come with the Art and Education building.
This, Khoui said, would create "a new front door to the campus." The area would be ear-marked as a more identifiable main entrance on to campus. This will create parking spaces for visitors, the Conservatory, and the Art and Education building.
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 3
The years 1894 and 1961 marked the construction of two buildings on Doane campus, Whitin and Goodall respectively. The steady growth of Doane since the institution of these two buildings has created cause for remodeling. The fate of Whitin and Goodall has been purposed; a new Art and Education Building is coming to campus.
Whitin, named for Edward Whitin, was first built as the campus library. When the Communications Building was built in 1971, the books were transferred to Perkins Library. Currently, the art department inhabits Whitin.
Goodall, known for being the first air-conditioned building on campus, at one time housed the natural science division. Named for Doane alumni Clarice Goodall and her late husband Robert Goodall, this building became unable to house all the declared science majors. Goodall was last used for classes in 2000. It is currently empty.
The proposal for these two buildings is in the wake of a third proposal to construct an art and education facility. According to Pappy Khouri, vice president of financial affairs, the art and education building would be situated where Whitin now stands. Goodall and Fiske, originally a residence for those quarantined due to illness and now used as a classroom, would be relocated to an area yet to be determined.
"The buildings [Goodall and Whitin] are being used for transition," Khouri said.
The plan is to move the art department into Goodall while the new facility was being built. Once the building was in circulation, the art department would move into the new building and Goodall would be raised.
According to Khouri, the long term plan also includes the possibility of a health and wellness building where the tennis courts are currently.
This $10.2 million project would consume 52,008 square feet. The brochure describes a three-floor layout which would house seven art instructional areas, including a graphics lab, five dedicated education areas, four multi-purpose classrooms, a computer lab, dark room and a commons/critique room.
Fundraising for the new building has already begun with an estimated 18 month time frame. The trustees discussed fundraising at the February meeting.
"The off-shoot was that they confirmed the number one priority for construction fundraising was the Art and Education Building," Khouri said.
Along with the building, construction would create some much needed room for parking. Forty-five new spaces are being created in front of the Conservatory identical to those in front of Padour Walker. Approximately 26 more will be created with the new parking area that would come with the Art and Education building.
This, Khoui said, would create "a new front door to the campus." The area would be ear-marked as a more identifiable main entrance on to campus. This will create parking spaces for visitors, the Conservatory, and the Art and Education building.
Boswell Observatory Doane’s house of history
Heidi Hochstetler
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 3
This school year marks 120th anniversary of Boswell Observatory, the oldest observatory in Nebraska and the oldest existing building on Doane's campus.
Part of the Doane College Historic District, Boswell Observatory is home to many pieces of astronomical and other scientific equipment.
Janet Jeffries, director of Foundation and Corporate Giving, came to Doane in 1995 during the renovation of the observatory. The building had been used for faculty offices since the 1960s, but after the renovation Jeffries scoured the campus for antique equipment.
"I went on a hunt to the Goodall Science Building and looked in closets," Jeffries said.
"I think it's wonderful that so much of the equipment has survived," Jeffries said. "The faculty and staff were very careful with [the equipment]."
Jeffries calls the observatory a "little vignette of the past," a place to learn about Doane's history. Thomas Doane's surveying equipment, as well as antique meteorological instruments dating back to the late 1800s when Boswell Observatory was home to the Nebraska Weather Service station, offer a glimpse into the past.
The artifacts are also an indication of the college's high standards, even in the early days. When completed in 1883, the observatory was equipped with the latest astronomical apparatus, according to the Doane College Historic District pamphlet.
The equatorial refractor telescope, mounted on an isolated brick pier to keep the telescope stationary as the building settles, was installed in 1884. At the time, the ten-foot telescope was the largest of its kind in the Trans-Mississippi West.
"He produced some of the best telescopes in the world at that time," said Doane Physics Professor Mark Plano Clark. "It's a remarkable telescope and it still works remarkably well."
Current astronomy classes use the original telescope for star gazing several times a semester. A smaller transit telescope is no longer in use.
Originally used by Thomas Doane in drilling a tunnel through the Hoosac Mountains in the 1860s, the meridian transit telescope was used to tell time by the stars.
The observatory is also the home of several Doane artifacts unrelated to science. Several Doane Family memorabilia can be viewed, such as Thomas Doane's diploma from Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts.
Money for the observatory was donated by Charles Boswell, a private donor.
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 3
This school year marks 120th anniversary of Boswell Observatory, the oldest observatory in Nebraska and the oldest existing building on Doane's campus.
Part of the Doane College Historic District, Boswell Observatory is home to many pieces of astronomical and other scientific equipment.
Janet Jeffries, director of Foundation and Corporate Giving, came to Doane in 1995 during the renovation of the observatory. The building had been used for faculty offices since the 1960s, but after the renovation Jeffries scoured the campus for antique equipment.
"I went on a hunt to the Goodall Science Building and looked in closets," Jeffries said.
"I think it's wonderful that so much of the equipment has survived," Jeffries said. "The faculty and staff were very careful with [the equipment]."
Jeffries calls the observatory a "little vignette of the past," a place to learn about Doane's history. Thomas Doane's surveying equipment, as well as antique meteorological instruments dating back to the late 1800s when Boswell Observatory was home to the Nebraska Weather Service station, offer a glimpse into the past.
The artifacts are also an indication of the college's high standards, even in the early days. When completed in 1883, the observatory was equipped with the latest astronomical apparatus, according to the Doane College Historic District pamphlet.
The equatorial refractor telescope, mounted on an isolated brick pier to keep the telescope stationary as the building settles, was installed in 1884. At the time, the ten-foot telescope was the largest of its kind in the Trans-Mississippi West.
"He produced some of the best telescopes in the world at that time," said Doane Physics Professor Mark Plano Clark. "It's a remarkable telescope and it still works remarkably well."
Current astronomy classes use the original telescope for star gazing several times a semester. A smaller transit telescope is no longer in use.
Originally used by Thomas Doane in drilling a tunnel through the Hoosac Mountains in the 1860s, the meridian transit telescope was used to tell time by the stars.
The observatory is also the home of several Doane artifacts unrelated to science. Several Doane Family memorabilia can be viewed, such as Thomas Doane's diploma from Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts.
Money for the observatory was donated by Charles Boswell, a private donor.
Editorial: Do not harrass the swans
Staff Editorial
April 8, 2004, Page 4
The recent conflicts with the swans have prompted Residence Life to issue $500 fines to students caught harassing them.
While students should not taunt the swans, often times a swan becomes defensive simply because students walk by.
Students need to be able to cross the bridge by Hansen Hall in order to get to the Communications or Lied Science and Mathematics Building. This isn't harassing them, but the swans still get riled up when people walk by.
Students have added to this problem by throwing things and teasing the swans. But it's not just students who are to blame.
Crete children have also been seen tormenting the swans and causing them to swim rapidly up to shore. The Crete community and the Doane community both need to respect the swans.
The reports of swans attacking students beg the question "Why keep something that causes a nuisance?" The swans do create a picturesque scene for anyone walking along Doane Lake. They are beautiful creatures.
But is creating a mood more important than students’' safety? Some students don't like the swans and have no problem expressing this opinion.
The people interviewed for Question of Week all seemed to dislike, or at least be wary of, the swans. Other students have agreed that having to walk around the swans is a nuisance. The swans sometimes attack those who do not provoke them.
One solution would be to move the swans while they are nesting. The swans would be gone for about two months and would return in time for graduation. Not only could the swans nest in peace, but students could get to class without planning alternative routes.
Another solution would be putting a temporary fence around the lake to keep the swans and students separated. Then the swans wouldn’t bother students who are just trying to walk to class, and the students won’t contemplate creating recipes for swan cordon bleu.
No matter what solution the administration comes up with, the fact remains that something has to be done. Until a solution is found, students should take caution.
April 8, 2004, Page 4
The recent conflicts with the swans have prompted Residence Life to issue $500 fines to students caught harassing them.
While students should not taunt the swans, often times a swan becomes defensive simply because students walk by.
Students need to be able to cross the bridge by Hansen Hall in order to get to the Communications or Lied Science and Mathematics Building. This isn't harassing them, but the swans still get riled up when people walk by.
Students have added to this problem by throwing things and teasing the swans. But it's not just students who are to blame.
Crete children have also been seen tormenting the swans and causing them to swim rapidly up to shore. The Crete community and the Doane community both need to respect the swans.
The reports of swans attacking students beg the question "Why keep something that causes a nuisance?" The swans do create a picturesque scene for anyone walking along Doane Lake. They are beautiful creatures.
But is creating a mood more important than students’' safety? Some students don't like the swans and have no problem expressing this opinion.
The people interviewed for Question of Week all seemed to dislike, or at least be wary of, the swans. Other students have agreed that having to walk around the swans is a nuisance. The swans sometimes attack those who do not provoke them.
One solution would be to move the swans while they are nesting. The swans would be gone for about two months and would return in time for graduation. Not only could the swans nest in peace, but students could get to class without planning alternative routes.
Another solution would be putting a temporary fence around the lake to keep the swans and students separated. Then the swans wouldn’t bother students who are just trying to walk to class, and the students won’t contemplate creating recipes for swan cordon bleu.
No matter what solution the administration comes up with, the fact remains that something has to be done. Until a solution is found, students should take caution.
Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down 04/08/04
- Thumbs up to HLP for bringing world traveller Doug Lansky to campus.
- Thumbs up to nice spring weather.
- Thumbs up to the Forensics team for making the top 25 last weekend.
- Thumbs down to swans attacking unsuspecting students.
- Thumbs down to the Crete children who throw rocks and aggravate the swans.
- Thumbs down to the cafeteria still cutting apples and oranges in half. Yuck.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Life’s lemons
Kaylene Vieselmeyer
Columnist
April 8, 2004, Page 4
Some amazing things come from laughter.
It seems as though God Himself even has a touch of humor.
One story that reminds me of this humor is the story about a man named Balaam. Balaam was instructed by God to do what he was told. Balaam decided that he would rather do what he wanted and go where God had not commanded him.
God sent an angel to stand in the road on which Balaam was traveling (Numbers 22).
The irony of this story is the fact that this angel could only be seen by the donkey. Balaam was riding on the donkey. Because the donkey could see this angel it decided to stop. Balaam became frustrated with the donkey and beat it each time the donkey would not move.
This happened three times before the Lord finally opened the donkey’s mouth, “What have I done to you to make you beat me these three times?”
“Balaam answered the donkey, ‘You have made a fool of me! If I had a sword in my hand, I would kill you right now.’”
“The donkey said to Balaam, ‘Am I not your own donkey, which you have always ridden, to this day? Have I been in the habit of doing this to you’?”
“No,” he said.
“Then the Lord opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the road with his sword drawn. So he bowed low and fell face down. The angel of the Lord asked him, ‘Why have you beaten your donkey these three times? I have come here to oppose you because your path is a reckless one before me,’” (Numbers 22: 28-32).
Isn’t it amazing the techniques and circumstances that God uses to help keep us on the right path? Although this story of a talking donkey is quite comical, it shows us much truth.
There are many things out there that God will continue to use to keep us going on the right path.
I’m not sure if He would make our car talk to keep us on the right path, but, hey, who knows! The path that the angel was describing wasn’t exactly a path of dirt or concrete, but a path which can detour us from God.
Many times it’s true we set out on our own thinking that we are going in the right direction, but then it turns into a ‘reckless one.’ We feel as though we can do it all alone, but God always has a way of bringing us back—even if it turns out to be a talking donkey!
Columnist
April 8, 2004, Page 4
Some amazing things come from laughter.
It seems as though God Himself even has a touch of humor.
One story that reminds me of this humor is the story about a man named Balaam. Balaam was instructed by God to do what he was told. Balaam decided that he would rather do what he wanted and go where God had not commanded him.
God sent an angel to stand in the road on which Balaam was traveling (Numbers 22).
The irony of this story is the fact that this angel could only be seen by the donkey. Balaam was riding on the donkey. Because the donkey could see this angel it decided to stop. Balaam became frustrated with the donkey and beat it each time the donkey would not move.
This happened three times before the Lord finally opened the donkey’s mouth, “What have I done to you to make you beat me these three times?”
“Balaam answered the donkey, ‘You have made a fool of me! If I had a sword in my hand, I would kill you right now.’”
“The donkey said to Balaam, ‘Am I not your own donkey, which you have always ridden, to this day? Have I been in the habit of doing this to you’?”
“No,” he said.
“Then the Lord opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the road with his sword drawn. So he bowed low and fell face down. The angel of the Lord asked him, ‘Why have you beaten your donkey these three times? I have come here to oppose you because your path is a reckless one before me,’” (Numbers 22: 28-32).
Isn’t it amazing the techniques and circumstances that God uses to help keep us on the right path? Although this story of a talking donkey is quite comical, it shows us much truth.
There are many things out there that God will continue to use to keep us going on the right path.
I’m not sure if He would make our car talk to keep us on the right path, but, hey, who knows! The path that the angel was describing wasn’t exactly a path of dirt or concrete, but a path which can detour us from God.
Many times it’s true we set out on our own thinking that we are going in the right direction, but then it turns into a ‘reckless one.’ We feel as though we can do it all alone, but God always has a way of bringing us back—even if it turns out to be a talking donkey!
Dygert respectfully disagrees with letters
Click here to see the original article
Click here to see J.T. Hill's Letter to the Editor
Click here to see Kamleh Shaban's Letter to the Editor
Click here to see Shawna Clement's Letter to the Editor
Andy Dygert
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 4
This article is in response to the three letters to the editor in last week’s paper responding to my article, “Keep Marriage Between Man and Woman.”
First off, Mr. J.T. Hills wrote a highly sarcastic letter in which everyone who does not believe the same thing I do in my article is killed off (along with lots of others.)
He ends it with: “Then the three of us that are left will be able to live a life of bliss. It’ll be like heaven on earth.”
Though I realize, of course, that Hills is joking to a point, I also feel that I must clarify my position.
I do not, in fact, endorse killing people—regardless of their religious, marital, social or any kind of belief.
The main thought in Hills’ article that I want to comment on, however, is his thought that I believe the femininity is decreased by her not staying at home, but rather playing sports or having a job.
This is not my way of thinking at all.
Women have every right to play sports and hold a job as long as they do not neglect their children.
Men have this same responsibility! There is nothing wrong with a stay-at-home dad for instance.
Hills also talks of divorce as disrupting families which is definitely a true statement. I do not condone divorce; I believe it to be wrong.
However, people who have divorced are not necessarily bad people in any way, any more than anyone is necessarily bad.
My response to the next to letters is combined. Both talk about homosexual couples having the same feelings, as well as rights, toward each other as do heterosexual couples.
Ms. Kamleh Shaban’s letter states that, “The same holds true for any barren heterosexual couple” as my article spoke of how a homosexual couple could not produce children.
My answer is that homosexual couples have absolutely, positively no opportunity for children coming out of their relationship, while even a presumably barren woman possesses the innate ability to bear offspring.
For example, Sara gave birth to Abraham even though they were both very old, and was considered to be barren. Women’s bodies are made for bearing, men’s are not. It comes down to that.
I would like to thank everyone for their responses to my original article. I respect your right to your opinion, though I continue to firmly disagree with your stances.
Click here to see J.T. Hill's Letter to the Editor
Click here to see Kamleh Shaban's Letter to the Editor
Click here to see Shawna Clement's Letter to the Editor
Andy Dygert
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 4
This article is in response to the three letters to the editor in last week’s paper responding to my article, “Keep Marriage Between Man and Woman.”
First off, Mr. J.T. Hills wrote a highly sarcastic letter in which everyone who does not believe the same thing I do in my article is killed off (along with lots of others.)
He ends it with: “Then the three of us that are left will be able to live a life of bliss. It’ll be like heaven on earth.”
Though I realize, of course, that Hills is joking to a point, I also feel that I must clarify my position.
I do not, in fact, endorse killing people—regardless of their religious, marital, social or any kind of belief.
The main thought in Hills’ article that I want to comment on, however, is his thought that I believe the femininity is decreased by her not staying at home, but rather playing sports or having a job.
This is not my way of thinking at all.
Women have every right to play sports and hold a job as long as they do not neglect their children.
Men have this same responsibility! There is nothing wrong with a stay-at-home dad for instance.
Hills also talks of divorce as disrupting families which is definitely a true statement. I do not condone divorce; I believe it to be wrong.
However, people who have divorced are not necessarily bad people in any way, any more than anyone is necessarily bad.
My response to the next to letters is combined. Both talk about homosexual couples having the same feelings, as well as rights, toward each other as do heterosexual couples.
Ms. Kamleh Shaban’s letter states that, “The same holds true for any barren heterosexual couple” as my article spoke of how a homosexual couple could not produce children.
My answer is that homosexual couples have absolutely, positively no opportunity for children coming out of their relationship, while even a presumably barren woman possesses the innate ability to bear offspring.
For example, Sara gave birth to Abraham even though they were both very old, and was considered to be barren. Women’s bodies are made for bearing, men’s are not. It comes down to that.
I would like to thank everyone for their responses to my original article. I respect your right to your opinion, though I continue to firmly disagree with your stances.
Lansky Photo
Jerrome Morgan
Photo Editor
April 8, 2004, Page 5
Doug Lansky (r) shakes hands with junior Todd Andrews at the dinner discussion before his Tuesday night presentation
Photo Editor
April 8, 2004, Page 5
Doug Lansky (r) shakes hands with junior Todd Andrews at the dinner discussion before his Tuesday night presentation
Lansky offers advice on seeing the world
Ryan Moore
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 5
Not many people can say that after going to the bathroom, they’ve wiped using their own hand. Doug Lansky can.
“In some third world countries the toilets are basically a hole in the ground,” Lansky said. “When you’re done, there is no toilet paper. You are expected to use your hand, and outside the bathroom there is a place where you can wash up.”
Most college students find jobs and start families after graduation. Lansky wasn’t an ordinary college student. After graduation he desired something else.
“I found myself wondering what I was going to do with my liberal arts degree,” he said.
Lansky decided to travel the world for nine years immediately after graduating. Now he is hailed as one of the foremost experts in budget travel.
Lansky spoke about his experiences and offered advice for traveling to Doane students Tuesday evening in Heckman Auditorium.
Lansky provided the audience with his presentation of “How to See the World on a Student Budget.” His PowerPoint presentation, in which he included photos and videos, was based on his personal experiences.
Lansky said that a two-month trip to Europe could cost approximately $5,000, with expenditures of $30-75 daily. Lansky suggested what to take on such a trip.
“The biggest packing mistake is overpacking,” he said. “You should be able to fit everything you need in a regular-sized book bag.”
The packing essentials, according to Lansky, include a sleep sheet, book, pocket knife, sandals, small tubes of toothpaste and shampoo, a full thin towel and light-weight pants.
“You should take one of everything, except underwear,” Lansky said.
One of the Lansky’s transportation suggestions was hitchhiking. Lansky provided some hitchhiking tips such as dressing smart, smiling, making sure there is room for the driver to stop, checking the driver out before entering the car and starting at a gas station on the edge of town.
Lansky went so far as to give suggestions of a traveling reality: dysentery. A good 10 to 15 minutes of Lansky’s presentation consisted of what he called, “squat toilets,” of which he humorously provided pictures and in-depth descriptions.
Some of Lansky’s more interesting experiences include staying in ice, salt and underwater hotels.
He spent time in the Ocean Dome, which is an indoor beach in Japan where there is no undertow and the sand is made of crushed marble so it doesn’t stick to people after they are wet.
On a trip along the Amazon River, Lansky saved his own life by offering a can of tuna fish to a head hunter who awoke him by tapping him between the eyes with a machete.
Originally from Minnesota, Lansky now lives in Stockholm, Sweden with his wife and daughter. According to a press release, Lansky has visited over 100 countries. He has written a weekly Chicago-Tribune syndicated column, hosted a travel documentary for the Travel and Discovery channels and taught journalism at Colorado College. Lansky is also the author of three books: “Last Trout in Venice,” “Up the Amazon without a Paddle” and “Rough Guide to Traveling Around the World.”
Lansky’s presentation was concluded with a giveaway of a free EuroPass, worth about $900, to sophomore Kamleh Shaban.
About traveling, Lansky advises, “When you’re traveling the world, it’s not about seeing the sites that you’re expected to see; it’s about meaningful, quality experiences.”
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 5
Not many people can say that after going to the bathroom, they’ve wiped using their own hand. Doug Lansky can.
“In some third world countries the toilets are basically a hole in the ground,” Lansky said. “When you’re done, there is no toilet paper. You are expected to use your hand, and outside the bathroom there is a place where you can wash up.”
Most college students find jobs and start families after graduation. Lansky wasn’t an ordinary college student. After graduation he desired something else.
“I found myself wondering what I was going to do with my liberal arts degree,” he said.
Lansky decided to travel the world for nine years immediately after graduating. Now he is hailed as one of the foremost experts in budget travel.
Lansky spoke about his experiences and offered advice for traveling to Doane students Tuesday evening in Heckman Auditorium.
Lansky provided the audience with his presentation of “How to See the World on a Student Budget.” His PowerPoint presentation, in which he included photos and videos, was based on his personal experiences.
Lansky said that a two-month trip to Europe could cost approximately $5,000, with expenditures of $30-75 daily. Lansky suggested what to take on such a trip.
“The biggest packing mistake is overpacking,” he said. “You should be able to fit everything you need in a regular-sized book bag.”
The packing essentials, according to Lansky, include a sleep sheet, book, pocket knife, sandals, small tubes of toothpaste and shampoo, a full thin towel and light-weight pants.
“You should take one of everything, except underwear,” Lansky said.
One of the Lansky’s transportation suggestions was hitchhiking. Lansky provided some hitchhiking tips such as dressing smart, smiling, making sure there is room for the driver to stop, checking the driver out before entering the car and starting at a gas station on the edge of town.
Lansky went so far as to give suggestions of a traveling reality: dysentery. A good 10 to 15 minutes of Lansky’s presentation consisted of what he called, “squat toilets,” of which he humorously provided pictures and in-depth descriptions.
Some of Lansky’s more interesting experiences include staying in ice, salt and underwater hotels.
He spent time in the Ocean Dome, which is an indoor beach in Japan where there is no undertow and the sand is made of crushed marble so it doesn’t stick to people after they are wet.
On a trip along the Amazon River, Lansky saved his own life by offering a can of tuna fish to a head hunter who awoke him by tapping him between the eyes with a machete.
Originally from Minnesota, Lansky now lives in Stockholm, Sweden with his wife and daughter. According to a press release, Lansky has visited over 100 countries. He has written a weekly Chicago-Tribune syndicated column, hosted a travel documentary for the Travel and Discovery channels and taught journalism at Colorado College. Lansky is also the author of three books: “Last Trout in Venice,” “Up the Amazon without a Paddle” and “Rough Guide to Traveling Around the World.”
Lansky’s presentation was concluded with a giveaway of a free EuroPass, worth about $900, to sophomore Kamleh Shaban.
About traveling, Lansky advises, “When you’re traveling the world, it’s not about seeing the sites that you’re expected to see; it’s about meaningful, quality experiences.”
After the Order returns to Doane
Tosha Rae Long
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 5
Christian rock band After the Order will play tonight in Cassel Outdoor Theatre, sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Band members are vocalist Luke Mills, guitarist Kris Pfeil, bassist Tim Wilson and drummer Josh McNeal.
This is their second appearance at Doane.
“They played an amazing show last year,” FCA President Jordan Cudney said. “We decided right then that we want them to come back to Doane.”
Opening at 7:30 p.m. will be howie&scott, followed by After the Order at 8:30 p.m.
“This is an amazing opportunity to hear a good band with a good message,” Cudney said.
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 5
Christian rock band After the Order will play tonight in Cassel Outdoor Theatre, sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Band members are vocalist Luke Mills, guitarist Kris Pfeil, bassist Tim Wilson and drummer Josh McNeal.
This is their second appearance at Doane.
“They played an amazing show last year,” FCA President Jordan Cudney said. “We decided right then that we want them to come back to Doane.”
Opening at 7:30 p.m. will be howie&scott, followed by After the Order at 8:30 p.m.
“This is an amazing opportunity to hear a good band with a good message,” Cudney said.
Music students impressive
Megan Bowen
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 5
Doane’s top music students showed off their talents at a Student Honors Recital on April 1 in Heckman Auditorium.
The students involved had to audition individually to be recognized as honored musicians.
“My favorite part was getting to see the ‘best’ of the best,” freshman Nikelle Kurkowski said. “Being in music myself, it was very inspirational and made me want to work even harder to become better.”
Eight of the 12 students were freshmen and sophomores.
That number is an indication of the upcoming talent of the music program.
Nine of the performers sang. Sophomore Adam Wallingford started the program, singing “Lungi del caro” by Giuseppe Sarti.
Freshmen Anne Cornell and Jaci Despines ended the recital with the flute duet, “Sonata No. 4 in G Minor,” written by Jean-Baptiste Loeillet.
“I liked the experience I obtained by being in the program,” Cornell said.
“I’m a first year student and getting up on stage and performing that duet was a great experience,” she said. “It gave me a good perspective for what’s coming.”
Dr. David Breckbill, a music professor at Doane, was the accompanist for all the songs. The performers gave him a lot of credit, bringing him onstage at the end to thank him publicly.
A reception followed in the Great Hall, with punch provided by the Music Educators National Conference (M.E.N.C.) members.
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 5
Doane’s top music students showed off their talents at a Student Honors Recital on April 1 in Heckman Auditorium.
The students involved had to audition individually to be recognized as honored musicians.
“My favorite part was getting to see the ‘best’ of the best,” freshman Nikelle Kurkowski said. “Being in music myself, it was very inspirational and made me want to work even harder to become better.”
Eight of the 12 students were freshmen and sophomores.
That number is an indication of the upcoming talent of the music program.
Nine of the performers sang. Sophomore Adam Wallingford started the program, singing “Lungi del caro” by Giuseppe Sarti.
Freshmen Anne Cornell and Jaci Despines ended the recital with the flute duet, “Sonata No. 4 in G Minor,” written by Jean-Baptiste Loeillet.
“I liked the experience I obtained by being in the program,” Cornell said.
“I’m a first year student and getting up on stage and performing that duet was a great experience,” she said. “It gave me a good perspective for what’s coming.”
Dr. David Breckbill, a music professor at Doane, was the accompanist for all the songs. The performers gave him a lot of credit, bringing him onstage at the end to thank him publicly.
A reception followed in the Great Hall, with punch provided by the Music Educators National Conference (M.E.N.C.) members.
Track photo
Jerrome Morgan
Photo Editor
April 8, 2004, Page 6
Senior Cassie Baker practices the hurdles.
Photo Editor
April 8, 2004, Page 6
Senior Cassie Baker practices the hurdles.
Schmidt, Underwood lead teams to success
Andy Dygert
News Editor
April 8, 2004, Page 6
Seniors Rochelle Schmidt and Dan Underwood, both former NAIA National Champions, led the Doane track team last week as they won the men’s and women’s SCHEELS/GPAC Outdoor Track and Field Athletes-of-the-Week awards.
Both athletes qualified for NAIA nationals with their marks in last week’s meets. Schmidt qualified in long jump with a leap of 19-00.5 ft. and in the triple long jump with a mark of 38-03.5 ft. Schmidt won the indoor and outdoor National Championships in the triple long jump in 2003 and won the indoor National Championship in long jump and triple jump this year.
Underwood excelled in the hammer-throw to win his award with a toss of 167-04 ft. at the Nebraska Kearney Open on March 27. Underwood won the outdoor National Championship in the discus in 2003.
Doane did well in the Dana Invite as a team, despite windy conditions, winning 12 women’s events and five men’s events. Schmidt won both the long jump and the triple long jump. Freshman Katie Kosmos won the 400 meter hurdles and came in second in the 100 meter hurdles.
“It was pretty windy,” freshman Blake Houchin said. “We pole-vaulters had to move to the high school.”
On the men’s side, Underwood won the hammer-throw and came in third in the discus. In the javelin throw, freshman Ben Francis won with a throw of 197-00.75 ft. and sophomore Ryan Dorhorst came in second with a toss of 160 ft.
The Tigers’ men’s and women’s teams next meet is Friday at Doane’s Lauritsen Track.
“For most people, the meet at Dana was their first outdoor meet,” sophomore Paul Sanders said. “Most people did all right, but the wind affected pretty much everyone. Hopefully we get some better marks in on Friday.”
Athletes treat running as more than a hobby
Laura Gieseking
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 6
The middle distance and distance runners on the women’s track team eat, breathe and live track.
From the way they dress in the morning, to what they eat at lunch, to what they do on a Friday night, everything revolves around running. They are among the most dedicated and motivated athletes at Doane.
“From four to six you go to track practice and run,” freshman Amanda Lee said, “But you spend the whole rest of your day thinking about it.”
They have been continuously training and competing since before the school year even started. From getting up at 5 a.m. for a morning run to an intense weight lifting session after practice, they are constantly training to become faster and stronger.
“I have not had a week off of running since the beginning of last summer,” freshman Ashely Noel said, “But that is okay because I am a runner.”
Doane’s women’s track team has developed quite a reputation over the years. Winning two national championships and 14 consecutive GPAC championships, the women’s track team takes pride in their accomplishments and strives to maintain their success.
The key to this success is not just the year-long preparation and total dedication of the women, but the positive leadership displayed by the coaches and the teammates.
The women’s middle distance and distance runners are led by the motivating leadership of one woman. Though she appears like a lamb on the surface, senior Brittany Price has the spirit of a lion. She leads by example not only with her words but with her actions.
“We always see her give 110% at every practice,” freshman Ellie Windle said, “And she also motivates by not letting us accept anything except our best.”
Price has been a member of the track team for the past four years. As a freshman she played on the basketball team, but the spring track season opened her eyes to something special.
“I chose to focus on track because it was such a team-oriented group,” Price said. “I had never been on a team where I knew the coaches and teammates truly cared.”
Price has never questioned her decision to dedicate her life to track.
“It controls your life,” Price said, “But I chose for track to be a part of my life. They are my family and my support system. Even if you are suffering in pain, you are suffering with a lot of other people, and it brings you closer.”
Many people question why a person would subject themselves to such self-inflicted pain. From shin splints and stress fractures to fatigue and dehydration, track athletes must overcome many obstacles. They are also expected to maintain the same intensity and motivation throughout the year. This can be a very challenging goal to maintain.
“I’m not going to lie,” Noel said. “Some days I am like ‘What the heck am I doing this for?’ But the feeling of accomplishment is far greater than the pain of practicing. There are definitely more positives than negatives.”
Spring outdoor track has already started and the women are preparing for round two. Though a small break between indoor and outdoor track would be nice, when it comes down to it, the women have become dependent on their demanding track schedule.
“It is a weird day if I don’t run,” Lee said. “I feel very out-of-sync and lazy. But Sundays, Sundays I rest.”
Staff Writer
April 8, 2004, Page 6
The middle distance and distance runners on the women’s track team eat, breathe and live track.
From the way they dress in the morning, to what they eat at lunch, to what they do on a Friday night, everything revolves around running. They are among the most dedicated and motivated athletes at Doane.
“From four to six you go to track practice and run,” freshman Amanda Lee said, “But you spend the whole rest of your day thinking about it.”
They have been continuously training and competing since before the school year even started. From getting up at 5 a.m. for a morning run to an intense weight lifting session after practice, they are constantly training to become faster and stronger.
“I have not had a week off of running since the beginning of last summer,” freshman Ashely Noel said, “But that is okay because I am a runner.”
Doane’s women’s track team has developed quite a reputation over the years. Winning two national championships and 14 consecutive GPAC championships, the women’s track team takes pride in their accomplishments and strives to maintain their success.
The key to this success is not just the year-long preparation and total dedication of the women, but the positive leadership displayed by the coaches and the teammates.
The women’s middle distance and distance runners are led by the motivating leadership of one woman. Though she appears like a lamb on the surface, senior Brittany Price has the spirit of a lion. She leads by example not only with her words but with her actions.
“We always see her give 110% at every practice,” freshman Ellie Windle said, “And she also motivates by not letting us accept anything except our best.”
Price has been a member of the track team for the past four years. As a freshman she played on the basketball team, but the spring track season opened her eyes to something special.
“I chose to focus on track because it was such a team-oriented group,” Price said. “I had never been on a team where I knew the coaches and teammates truly cared.”
Price has never questioned her decision to dedicate her life to track.
“It controls your life,” Price said, “But I chose for track to be a part of my life. They are my family and my support system. Even if you are suffering in pain, you are suffering with a lot of other people, and it brings you closer.”
Many people question why a person would subject themselves to such self-inflicted pain. From shin splints and stress fractures to fatigue and dehydration, track athletes must overcome many obstacles. They are also expected to maintain the same intensity and motivation throughout the year. This can be a very challenging goal to maintain.
“I’m not going to lie,” Noel said. “Some days I am like ‘What the heck am I doing this for?’ But the feeling of accomplishment is far greater than the pain of practicing. There are definitely more positives than negatives.”
Spring outdoor track has already started and the women are preparing for round two. Though a small break between indoor and outdoor track would be nice, when it comes down to it, the women have become dependent on their demanding track schedule.
“It is a weird day if I don’t run,” Lee said. “I feel very out-of-sync and lazy. But Sundays, Sundays I rest.”
Softball Photo
Jerrome Morgan
Photo Editor
Aoril 8, 2004, Page 6
Junior outfielder Amber Tierney hits for the Tigers earlier this season. Tierney leads the team in stolen bases with nine.
Photo Editor
Aoril 8, 2004, Page 6
Junior outfielder Amber Tierney hits for the Tigers earlier this season. Tierney leads the team in stolen bases with nine.
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