Issue 8 2006

Campus News

Opinions

The Scene

Sports

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Remembering Lacie Breckenholdt

The tragic and sudden death of a Cowley College freshman leaves friends and family mourning.Story on page 4

Christmas Fashion

The holiday brings with it a whirlwind of styles. Check out the do’s and don’ts of winter fashion.Story on page 5

THE COWLEY PRESSTHE COWLEY PRESS

The Student Newspaper of Cowley College

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Issue 8

Dec. 7, 2006

Big Bad entertains more than 1,100 area childrenWho’s Afraid?

BY VICTORIA UKAOMAAssistant Editor

The three pigs, Little Red Riding Hood and a lumberjack all have one problem in common: The Big Bad Wolf.

More than 1,100 area children saw the drama unfold when Tyger Tawk Commu-nications Club and Act One Theater Club presented Big Bad. It was performed three times for area schools and once for the gen-eral public. The cost to attend the evening public performance was $2, or $1 with a non-perishable food item that was donated to the local food bank.

A classic farce filled with audience par-ticipation, the play tells the story of the trial of The Big Bad Wolf, played by sophomore Chad Law.

Set in a courtroom deep in the En-chanted Forest, the Wolf is faced with a class-action lawsuit brought on by many of the traumatized fairy-tale characters that he

has wronged. With the Fairy Godmother (Rachel

Bloyer) calling all the shots in the beginning, and Judge Wise Old Man (Trevor Whisitt) serving as a short attention span mediator of sorts, the fate of the wolf seems to be set in stone.

But when the Evil Stepmother, played by Kate Kearns, gets her chance to cross ex-amine, the outcome of the play takes a series of unexpected twists.

“The audience participates in the deci-sion of whether the wolf should be innocent, guilty or if it should be a hung jury,” said Kearns, “We never know what to expect, because one show could be completely dif-ferent from another.”

Despite having less than three weeks to put the show together, Director Tom Mason believed the outcome was fantastic.

“To have this show so fined tuned, it says a lot about the quality of the cast,” Mason said.

Evil Stepmother (freshman Katie Kearns) strides with attitude after entering the courtroom late.

The Big Bad Wolf (sophomore Chad Law) testifi es to the jury.

Left: The Three Little Pigs, played by freshman Joe Lauer, sophomore Jessica Tibbott and sophomore Nikki Watkins, look on in shock as the trial takes an unexpected turn.

Below: sophomore Amanda-Marie Black portrayed the part of Miss Muffet.

Fairy Godmother (freshman Rachele Bloyer) attempts to convince the jury.

Bill Woodcutter (sophomore Jesse Davis) swears in to testify.

Shepherdess (sophomore Brittany Richerson), Boy Who Cried Wolf (freshman Sean Rethmeier) and Grandmother Hood (sophomore Britnee Leighton) react to the trial.

photos by Jackie Hutchinson

Dec. 7, 2006 NEWSTHE COWLEY PRESS

BY EVERETT HARBISONStaff Writer

With the holiday seasons near, several of the campus clubs have been hosting charity drives.

Gifts for children, donated books, old cell phones, non-perishable food items and money are being collected.

Phi Theta KappaAngel Wreaths were placed in Galle

Johnson Hall, the Brown Center, and Webb Brown Academic Center. Students inter-ested in participating could take a child’s name from a wreath and buy a gift. The Angel Wreath program provides gifts for children who otherwise would not receive any for Christmas.

The Better Book Drive will be held from Dec. 11-15 to collect books that the Sid Regnier Bookstore will not buy back. Boxes to drop these books are located in the book-store, Galle-Johnson and at the Southside Center. The money raised from these books will be donated to the “Room to Read” pro-gram which provides children worldwide with books. Last year’s drive collected $115.

North CampusThe North Campus Phi Theta Kappa

members and Ambassadors are combining efforts to provide needy families with some holiday cheer. Boxes have been placed in the north lobby at the Southside Center and the main lobby at Mulvane’s Bloomenshine Building. Gifts may be bought for specific

age groups from a list near the drop boxes and cash will be accepted. All donations should be turned in to Emily Brown by Dec. 18. For more information contact Brown at 316-554-2745 or Nancy Ayers at 316-554-2756.

The North Campus is currently col-lecting old cell phones. All accessories, chargers, and SIM cards should be removed before donating a phone. Each phone will raise approximately $50. The money will go into the club treasury to be used for vari-ous events including the spring conference in Hutchinson and possibly an internation-al conference.

NEAThe National Education Association

will collect old phones on the main campus through Dec. 10. The boxes are located in the Brown Center and the Webb-Brown Building. Only the phone and battery are required.

On Monday Dec. 4, NEA sold cookies in the lower level of the Brown Center. The money raised will be used to buy books for children. The Patrick J. McAtee Dining Center, NEA student members, Social Sci-ence Instructor Jan Allison, and other com-munity members donated cookies.

ACES ACES will bring Santa to visit children

on Dec. 8 in the Wright Room at 7 p.m. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to come and give their lists to Santa. Hot chocolate and treats will be provided.

Also on Monday Dec 11, ACES will be sending out another package to U.S. troops overseas. Suggested donations include beef jerky, chips, candy and DVDs.

For futher information about contribut-ing items to the package, contact Social Sci-ence Instructor Michelle Knoles at 441-5202.

College RepublicansThe College Republicans are hosting

a food drive to aid local families. Boxes will be set out around campus to collect non-perishable food items. The drive will end on Dec. 15. All food will be donated to Manna Ministries and distributed to various families. For further information, contact Jacque Ramirez at 441-5252.

PBLPhi Beta Lamda business club is selling

Beanie Babies and teddy bears for $5 each. They may be purchased in the Webb Brown Business Department. The money raised will be given to the March of Dimes.

Also, the club recently sold tickets for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate from Neives, a Mexican restaurant in Winfield, and two movie passes to Cowley Cinema 8. The deadline to buy tickets was Dec. 5.

Cowley catches Christmas spirit

New law will allow Kansans to carry concealed guns

Members of Campus Christian Fellowship went Christmas caroling, including a stop in the Jungle, on Monday, Dec. 4. (photo by Jackie Hutchinson)

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BY MEGAN CUMMINGS, ROB NARRON, and TIFFANY ZAVALA Staff Writers

Kansas’ new conceal carry law, which fully comes into effect on January 1, 2007, has many local storeowners expressing various opinions.

Kansas’ residents can actually seek a permit now to carry a concealed weapon, and have been able to do so since July 1 of

this year, though they will not receive the permit until after the first of the new year.

There is a required safety course for permit seekers. The course also requires an applicant to hit a target at least 18 out of 25 times to obtain a permit to legally carry a concealed weapon.

Another reason for the six-month wait for the law to take effect is the state-issued signs. The signs are for businesses that do not want to allow concealed weapons on

their property. These businesses must post the sign on every door that is open to the public.

There are limitations on the guns that permit holders can carry. Machine guns are prohibited, as well as fully automatic weapons.

There are certain places that permit holders will not be able to carry their weapons regardless of whether signs are posted or not. These places include any community college, college, university facility, elementary or secondary school buildings or athletic events, all govern-ment offices, churches, temples, and daycare facilities.

Class A misdemeanors will be issued to any permit holders who take a weapon anywhere that prohibits it, or if they are carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Sophomore Josh Gardner said, “I don’t find any need to carry a weapon. I don’t think that many people should have the right.”

One locally owned business that is not going to allow concealed weapons is Brown’s.

“I disagree with the law. I think it is stupid. All it is doing is promoting the possibility of more violence. At what

point does someone believe that it is self defense?” said owner Troy Ebert.

On the other hand, some local storeowners see the new law as beneficial. David Peariso, owner of G&P Pawn and Computers, will not be posting the signs, because he is the only new and used gun dealer in town, and it would be contradicting his business.

“Yes, the law will make guns more ac-cessible if people don’t lock them up, and treat them like the dangerous weapons that they are. Guns should be respected and locked up in gun safes. It’s important to remember that guns don’t kill people, people kill people,” said Peariso.

Tony Hunt, assistant manager at Wal-Mart in Winfield, said that the Wal-Mart corporation has not had enough time to make a decision about the Kansas conceal carry law.

A Kansan must be at least 21 years old and a U.S. citizen to obtain a permit. The eight-hour training course must be completed before you can turn in your application for the permit. Applications are submitted in your county of residence, and the attorney general determines whether the permit will be granted. The permit costs $150 and is good for four years. It will cost $100 for a renewal.


BITES A quick look at what’s happening

on campus

The Academic Excellence Chal-lenge team finished second overall at the Snowbowl Tournament in Hutchinson on Saturday, Dec. 2. Sophomores Steven Are-balo and Matt Beach placed ninth and 10th, respectively, in the individual competition. Sophomores Derek Bowman and Chansi Long also competed. Instructor Greg Nich-ols is the coach.

The number of false rape reports can vary depending on the source’s defini-tion of false claim. In the Nov. 7 issue of The Cowley Press there was a statistic from the FBI that less than 2 percent of reported rapes were false; however, many men’s rights websites set that statistic as high as 41 percent. The variable is the definition of false claim.

Today (Dec. 7) is the Finals Stress Buster Activities. Free massages and manicures will be offered, and students can decorate sugar cookies. Also, s’mores will be served. The event, which has the theme “Home for the Holidays,” will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Jungle.

Students can take a break from study-ing for finals on Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Jungle. The event is sponsored by Student Government Associa-tion and will include games. Also on Dec. 13, the cafeteria will be open for a late night breakfast from 10 to 11 p.m.

Cowley College will be closed for Christmas break from Thursday, Dec. 21, until pre-session classes begin on Wednes-day, Jan. 3. For the regular spring semester, the first day of classes will be Wednesday, Jan. 17.

Peers Advocating Wellness for Stu-dents (PAWS) will meet at 6 p.m. on Dec. 14. The meeting will be held in the Jungle.

“Holiday Enrollment Blitz,” a service to evening students, will be offering eve-ning enrollment from 5-9 p.m. during the week of finals, Monday through Thurs-day, Dec. 11-14. Enrollment will be avail-able in the Brown Center, Webb-Brown, and Galle-Johnson on those evenings. For more information contact Dean of Enrollment and Retention Services Pamela Doyle at 620-441-5289.

According to the American Psychiat-ric Association, over 60 percent of college students report feeling hopeless one or more times during the school year. Cowley College offers its students free and confi-dential services for this and other personal issues. The office of Student Life Counselor Roy Reynolds is room 204 of the Nelson Student Center. Reynolds can be reached at 620-441-5228.

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BY SARAH LAVALLEEManaging Editor

Sophomore Alyssa Showman was recently selected as the November Student of the Month.

Showman participates on the Lady Tigers’ basketball team. Coach Todd Clark said Showman works and plays hard, which is “everything a coach could ask for.” Showman’s biggest contribution to the Lady Tigers, according to Clark, is her three-point shooting average, which is around 48 percent. Admissions Coordinator Ben Schears, who sponsors the Campus Chris-tian Fellowship, described Showman as “a model student.” “She displays her faith in how she treats people,” Schears said. “She exempli-fies the love of Christ.”

Cowley Press: What was it like when you played high school sports? Alyssa Showman: We moved [from South Haven] to Centralia between my seventh and eighth grade year. We were very competitive - our coaches worked us hard and it paid off with lots of success, includ-ing two basketball and four volleyball state championships.

CP: How did you feel about having your father as a high school administrator? AS: At first I thought I wouldn’t like having my father as my principal, but I actually didn’t mind at all. When I needed something or someone to talk to, I could always go to my father.

CP: Was the transition from a high school to college basketball easy or difficult? AS: The transition wasn’t too difficult be-

cause my high school coach was very tough and he helped prepare me for the next level. Probably the biggest change was just playing basketball all-year round and not other sports like volleyball and track.

CP: What was the most prominent change from high school to college? AS: It was a definite change playing on a team in college with players I didn’t know very well. I was used to playing with my close friends all through high school.

CP: What clubs or activities do you participate in on campus? AS: I am a member of the women’s basketball team, Campus Christian Fellowship, the vice president of leadership for Phi Theta Kappa. I also participated in Puttin’ on the Hits and intramurals.

CP: Being on the basketball team, how do you manage your time? AS: Basketball is very time consuming, so I learned that I must set aside a certain amount of time each day to do my school work. I have always been involved in sports and have learned to manage my time wisely and not procrastinate.

CP: How do you like to relax? AS: When I really want to relax, I like to be with my family and just chill out at home. I also like to just lay down and watch TV, or go out and do anything fun.

CP: How do you prepare before a game? AS: Before every basketball game our team says the Lord’s Prayer and I also say my own prayer. Listening to music gets me pumped up for the games as well.

CP: What is your favorite on-campus activity and why? AS: I enjoy CCF because I have been able to make new Christian friends.

CP: What are your thoughts on the Lady Tigers’ current record? AS: It is still early in our season and we have played some tough teams. We are still getting used to playing with each other and I feel we are starting to improve, so I’m sure our record will get better as the season progresses.

CP: Where do you see yourself in 10 years? AS: I see myself happily married and maybe with children. I also hope to be a successful CPA working in a large account-ing firm.

CP: Whom do you most admire? AS: I most admire my dad. I have always looked up to him and he’s always been a great Christian role model for me. He also played college basketball, so we have always had a special connection with each other. My dad has taught me many life les-sons and I feel I am so blessed to have such a great father.

CP: What are your plans after Cowley? AS: I would like to transfer to Southwestern Oklahoma State University and major in accounting. I haven’t decided if I am going to continue playing basketball.

with Student of the Month Alyssa Showman

Student of the Month is nominated by faculty/staff and selected by the Student Affairs Committee. (photo by Jackie Hutchinson)

WHAT? WHEN? WHERE?Home for the Holidays Thurs. Dec. 7, 3 to 7 p.m. JungleIncludes massages and cookie decoratingJazz Band Concert Thurs. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. Robert Brown Theatre Black Student Union Dance Thurs. Dec. 7, 9 p.m. Wright RoomSanta at Cowley Fri. Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Wright RoomSponsored by ACESVespers Concert Sun. Dec. 10, 2 p.m. Robert Brown TheatreFinal Exams Dec. 11-15 All CampusesDec. 11 finals are for night classes onlyStudent Vocal Music Recital Tues. Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Robert Brown TheatreBrain Food for Finals Tues. Dec. 12, 9 to 11 a.m. Impact OfficeThe Impact Office is in the lower level of the libraryStudy Night in the Jungle Wed. Dec. 13, 8 to 10 p.m. JungleLate Night Breakfast Wed. Dec. 13, 10 to 11 p.m. CafeteriaPAWS Meeting Thurs. Dec. 15, 6 p.m. JungleBoard of Trustees Meeting Mon. Dec. 18, 6 p.m. GJ Board Conference RoomCollege Closed Dec. 21-Jan. 1 All CampusesBasketball Sat. Jan. 6, 5/7 p.m. W.S. Scott AuditoriumWomen’s and Men’s teams vs. KCKMLK Celebration of Unity Sun. Jan. 14, 4 p.m. Robert Brown TheatreBoard of Trustees Meeting Tues. Jan. 16, 6 p.m. GJ Board Conference RoomFirst Day of Regular Classes Wed. Jan. 17 All CampusesBasketball Wed. Jan. 17, 5/7 p.m. W.S. Scott AuditoriumWomen’s and Men’s teams vs. Independence

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BY CHANSI LONGOnline Editor

Freshman Beth Pinard called her “a child in an adult body.”“She found humor in everything,”

Pinard said. “She could always make a bad situation good.”

She was 19-year-old Lacie Lea Beck-enholdt, formerly Lacie Lea Reyes. She passed away three weeks ago in her room in Kimmell Dorm. Beckenholdt died of a pulmonary aneurysm that resulted in a blood clot, which traveled from her leg to her lungs. Those who knew her were taken by surprise.

Pinard, one of her best friends, was one of the people who found Beckenholdt upon her death.

“It was one of the scariest things that ever happened to me,” Pinard said. “Within six months I watched her gradu-ate, get married, and then pass away.”

Beckenholdt’s death made Pinard real-ize the fleeting nature of life.

“I could go at anytime and nothing can change that,” Pinard said.

Beckenholdt’s grandmother and guardian, Charlene Sturges, said that about a week before her death, Beckenholdt had complained of being short of breath.

“After walking from the car to the house she couldn’t breathe,” Sturges said.

Sturges took a reluctant, needle-fear-ing Beckenholdt to the emergency room in Sedan, where she was diagnosed as having sinus congestion. She was given an anti-biotic, steroids, and a prescription to cure

the ailment. Within one week, Beckenholdt died. Sturges said that Dr. Bryan Dennett, the coroner, told her that the blood clot might have been related to her birth control pill. In some people, oral contraceptives influence coagulation, which can subtly increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and aneurysms.

Sturges said after the unforgettable phone call, she came to campus, where everyone was comforting and sympathetic.

“Under the circumstances, there couldn’t have been a better response,” Sturges said. “The outpour from the com-munity has been amazing. You can’t get that in a big city.”

Sturges said Beckenholdt had many passions and hobbies. She loved to read and owned practically every book Stephen King had ever written. When she was younger, she and her friends would write plays and act them out. Sturges said, “La-cie smiled all the time, but her laugh was spontaneous.”

“She didn’t laugh enough,” Sturges said. “But she’d surprise you.”

In addition, she was very active in the First Baptist Youth Group and served as a

volunteer and employee at a nursery. She also enjoyed singing. She was a member of the Cowley Concert Choir and the Sedan select choir, a position attained through tryouts during high school. She also served as senior aide to Sedan High School’s Vocal and Instrumental Director Rosie Sweaney.

Sweaney said that despite some of the tedious work she had to perform, Becken-holdt would never gripe or complain.

“Lacie was always happy,” Sweaney said. “She always looked at life positively.”

Sweaney said that near the end of the spring of 2005, Beckenholdt was particu-larly happy and excited about her August wedding to Clayton Ryan Beckenholdt.

“She was only married four months,” Sturges said with a cracked voice.

Sturges said Clayton took the loss very hard.

As a tribute to Beckenholdt, her bridesmaids and maid of honor wore their dresses to the funeral.

Beckenholdt’s loss affected many. The First Baptist Church, where the funeral was held, provided 300 seats and every one of them was filled. Many had to stand. Thirty-eight of 40 members of Beckenholdt’s graduating class attended, along with the Cowley Concert Choir. The Cowley and Sedan choirs sang “Old Irish Blessing,” during the ceremony.

Sturges said that Beckenholdt’s death has left a hole in her life. Most of all, just seeing Beckenholdt come in the house and say “Hi Grandma” will be the hardest to live without.

When Pinard thinks about Becken-

holdt, her most recent memory comes to mind. Just a week before Beckenholdt died, Pinard and her roommate Stephanie Corn-stubble anonymously placed a moldy loaf of bread in front of Beckenholdt’s dorm room. Later, when Beckenholdt asked what they had done that night, they replied, “just loafed around.”

Later on, they put another piece of bread in front of her room with the inscrip-tion, “I loaf you.”

Memories like these help Pinard and others to celebrate Beckenholdt’s life, and not concentrate on the loss.

The memorials chosen by the family are the First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund and the Sedan High School Music Department. Contributions may be sent to the funeral home at 209 N. Douglas St, Sedan, KS 67361.

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Lacie Lea Beckenholdt, formerly Lacie Lea Reyes, in her 2006 senior picture. Beckenholdt passed away in her dorm room on Nov. 17.She was a member of Cowley’s Concert Choir and Concert Band.


BY ANDREA PADDOCKStaff Writer

The holidays are right around the corner, which is a time to spend with the ones you love. Unfortunately,

holidays have become more about presents and how much you spend. It can be very stressful buying the perfect gift for your significant other when you just do not have the money.

“I don’t care how much money is spent on me, it is the thought that counts; but I understand it is stressful when you don’t have the money to get someone you love something special,” freshman Elyse Brown said. “My fiancé bought me a ring and lied to me about where he got it because he did not want me to think it was cheap even though I would not have cared.”

For many college students, it is hard to afford expensive presents. However, there are many ways to show you care without burning a hole in your wallet. Making presents is a very cheap and creative alter-native to buying expensive gifts. Just go to ehow.com and type in what you would like to make.

GALSStocking Stuffers

For this, you need a stocking, which you can either buy or make. Once you have that, fill it with little gifts. The more you can personalize the stocking the more it will be appreciated. Think about what she likes, such as perfumes, lip gloss, cos-metics, earrings, magazine subscriptions, nail polish, makeup brushes, homemade ornaments and hair accessories. Also think about what she will use: pens, day-planner, film, bookmarks, key chains, cool Post-it notes, a journal, small magnetic picture frames or a wallet.

A CollageA very personal yet cheap gift is mak-

ing a collage or album. All you have to do is go through your pictures and find some goods ones of you and her or just her and

creatively put them together. You can use a poster board or a bulletin board. Decorate it with colorful pens and markers; even put sayings that talk about the photos that only you two share. If you want to, you can also buy a cheap album and put the pictures in there.

ScarvesScarves are a great gift. They are

cheap and trendy and you can never have enough. If you are going to make one just get some cheap material and you will be able to make anyone a scarf. Or you can purchase some an inexpensive one from a store.

GUYSBaked Goods

If you are short on cash, baking is an easy and inexpensive gift that everyone loves. You could make their favorite treat to show how much you care. Christmas

cookies are a delicious favorite that is great for the holiday season. You could also make fudge, brownies, a cake, or cinnamon candy. Just look on Google for creative Christmas baked goods.

Burned CDsMaking a CD is very cheap. Once you

have a blank CD, start thinking of songs that he would like or that mean something to him or both of you. Then visit a down-loading website, such as Limewire, and burn those songs onto a CD. Finally, deco-rate the CD and the case if you want to add a little pizzazz. Also write a booklet to go with it that will tell him what each song is and why you chose it.

Stocking StuffersYou will need to either purchase a

stocking or make one to fill with cheap little gifts. Again, the more you personalize the stocking, the more it will be appreciat-ed. Think of what he likes or collects, such as tools, key chains, cologne, or include a razor, sports ball, batteries, a flashlight, or some cheap movies. Find out his favorite kind of candy and you can put some of that in there.

Discount Gift GuideGifts to give when you don’t have any dough

BY HOLLY HOLMES Cowley Journalism Department

In the first week of the fall semester, over a thousand Cowley students drove to classes at the Southside Education

Center in Wichita. Few could have anticipated that after the summer semester of 2007, Cowley will no longer be able to provide general education courses at the Southside Education Center.

By law, Wichita State University has the legal right to mandate which courses other colleges in Sedgwick County can provide. For the past 10 years, WSU and Cowley have negotiated contracts annually, giving Cowley permission to offer some of the same courses that WSU offers. WSU says that it no longer wants Cowley to offer

duplicative courses. The Southside campus accounts for 34

percent of Cowley College’s total enroll-ment. There are by far more students at Southside than any of Cowley’s other satellite campuses. Talks of the Southside closing have left many asking, “What are we supposed to do?”

Freshman Laura DeVarennes, a full-time returning adult student, says that if the Southside closed, it would have a nega-tive impact on her studies.

“I would like to think that WSU, as a provider of higher education, would take into consideration what this will do to us here at Cowley,” DeVarennes said. “Does everything always have to do with profit or availability when it will totally disrupt the education of a lot of students and staff?

This is all some of us can afford. Is WSU going to let us have the same education, at this price, at their facility?”

Unfortunately, students who transfer to WSU can expect to pay more than at Cowley – approximately $80 more per credit hour. Multiply that by 12 credit hours, the standard full-time load, and the difference is practically $1,000 a semester for tuition and fees alone.

Sophomore Amy Jackson is in her third semester at Cowley. She plans to have her associate of arts degree within two more se-mesters. She is taking one class at Southside and will take another next semester. Jack-son says that she will most likely continue her education at Cowley because she only has two semesters left, but if she were to transfer, it would be to Butler County Com-munity College.

Freshman James Wilson is working on his second semester at Cowley. Currently, his classes are all online, but Wilson says that some of the classes he plans to take next semester will require him to be at the

Southside Center. “I do not agree with the thoughts of

closing the campus as this will directly affect many people’s decisions to attend college, Cowley specifically,” Wilson said. “The Southside campus offers a certain amount of flexibility to students who are unable to travel to attend classes and cannot afford to spend the extra funds for online studies.”

For now, it seems that all current Southside students can do is wait in anticipation.


BY SARAH LAVALLEEManaging Editor

According to Chief of Police Daniel Givens, the investigation into a recently reported rape on campus is ongoing. Both the 20-year-old female Kimmell Dorm resident and the 25-year-old male Storbeck Dorm resident are scheduled to undergo polygraph tests on Jan. 11.

“After January 11 we’ll look at both polygraphs to see what charges we file,” Givens said.

Givens said the suspect was allowed into the dorm and dorm room by the female. The Kimmell resident claims she was then raped, while the suspect claims it was consensual. The alleged attack was reported on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 1:30 a.m.

This is the first instance of a reported rape in several years, Dean of Student and Academic Affairs Sheree Utash said. If charges are filed, Utash is unsure what the college will do to the suspect during trial, as this is an unprecedented case.

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BY AMANDA PRATTOpinions Editor

Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass go, do not collect $2,000,000. Times have changed and so has

the Monopoly board. Instead of receiving $200 when passing ‘Go’, opponents who play the new Here and Now Monopoly board game receive $2 million.

New properties also cost much more than the classic counterparts. Purchasing New York’s Times Square, the most expensive property on the board, costs $4 million. The increased property values not only show the extreme price increases since the first Monopoly was released in 1935, it also shows how much focus our generation puts on money.

Inflation isn’t the only change; the properties and tokens have changed as well. The Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood, the Mall of America and Disney World are among the 22 new properties; Starbucks coffee, McDonald’s french fries and a Motorola RAZR cell phone are among the eight new silver tokens.

While most college students attend

college to receive an education, we also choose majors that will help us get into well paying jobs. The most pop-ular major among college students is business. Business deals directly with money.

Why are so many students choosing career paths that benefit themselves finan-cially instead of benefiting society? Does our gen-eration just not care enough to become teachers or nurses?

Maybe. But another possibility is the extreme cost of living in America. After paying all the bills to retain our basic needs and luxuries for the next month, and of course taxes, many Americans barely have enough

money left. In fact, many of today’s families rely on two incomes to make ends meet. Going into a field that will be financially rewarding only makes sense.

At first, the new edition of Monopoly looks like a fun twist on the classic board game staple. However, it also reflects how materialistic American society has become.

All the prop-erty and token changes are the result of over 3 mil-

lion online votes that occurred during the spring.

Five out of the eight new pieces are name brand merchandise. Choosing these tokens displays how much focus

Americans put on name brands and how highly many consumers covet these prod-ucts.

How did our generation become so consumer driven? As kids, we spent many hours in front of the television watching Nickelodeon and coveting the toys we saw during the commercials.

In elementary school, the kids who had the most and best toys were the cool-est in the class and everyone wanted to hang out with them. Many of us still covet material possessions simply for prestige and popularity.

While the Here and Now edition might attract younger players due to its flashy new properties and tokens, future generations will look at this board and perhaps wonder why we chose running shoes and french fries as tokens, Furthermore, they may question why spending millions of dollars is necessary.

How does this board game look to other countries? Not good. The Here and Now Monopoly edition just proves how greedy and materialistic our nation really is.

OPINIONSTHE COWLEY PRESS

Dec. 7, 2006

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BY VICTORIA UKAOMAAssistant Editor

This was my first year of actually waking up at the crack of dawn and throwing myself in the chaos of that which is Black Friday.

I’m sure at one point in time, the day after Thanksgiving was filled with pleasant and considerate people. Nowadays, I almost wonder why people participate in something that makes them so bad-mannered and insensitive.

We stand in long lines and then fight over objects that will mean nothing to us once they go out of style a few years down the line.

All of this only one day after we

sat around our dinner tables tenderly spouting off all the things we’re thankful for.

Similarly, it saddens me how the meaning of Christmas seems to be slowly diminishing into just another everyday story.

Now that the holidays are upon us, there’s that undeniable pressure from the

whirlwind of advertisements. Somehow, they make us think that it’s

okay to spend more money on the most flashy, up-to-date items and less money on those who are in need.

I believe that every time we give in to those negative influences, we’re not only failing ourselves as Americans, but we’re also failing our brothers and sisters all over the world who have never experienced the real joy of Christmas morning.

Taking a second and donating your time or money to charity is a simple gift to give, but, most importantly, it has the potential to help many.

In fact, on page two of this very issue of The Cowley Press, there are a variety of

options to choose from that are going on right here at Cowley College.

As this semester comes to a close and we head home for the holidays, I ask you all to think of ways that you can help the less fortunate.

In addition, tell your family and friends that you love them and you’re thankful to have them in your life. Take a day and get to know that relative who you think you have absolutely nothing in common with.

Our time on this earth goes by way too quickly. Sometimes we put off saying the things that mean the most and then one day, it’s too late.

I hope that the holidays come attached with many blessings for you and yours.

It reflects well because it shows the modernization and materialization of society.

“Do you think the new Monopoly game is a good reflection on today’s society?”

Yes, because it shows the monuments we have achieved and shows what we stand for.

I super, super hate Monopoly. It’s unfair, unequal and not a good reflection of life.

It’s not a good reflection. It’s (an) example of how we are, but it’s not a good example.

Sterling ParksFreshman

Zach BlanchardSophomore

Maria DiazSophomore

Wayne FarleySophomore

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ApocalyptoApocalypto is a story of a Mayan kingdom facing its decline. Rulers insist on building temples and offering human sacrifices. One man chosen for sacrifice flees the kingdom to save his life, and consequences soon follow. Produced by Mel Gibson, this movie opens in theaters on Dec. 8.

Mary J BligeReflections-A RetrospectiveTaking the listener on a journey from her childhood, Blige’s album is a greatest hits collection with a few unreleased songs. Reflections-A Retrospective will be released on Dec. 12.

The Cowley College Jazz Band concert will be held tonight (Dec. 7) at 7:30 in the Brown Center Theatre. This will be the final concert performed by the Jazz Band for this semester.

The Winter Dance sponsored by the Black Student Union (BSU) will be held in the Brown Center Wright Room at 9 tonight (Dec. 7). Admission for the dance is $1 for BSU members and $2 for non-members.

Local Christian rock band Planning Ahead will play at Sally’s Palace located on Summit Street in Arkansas City on Dec. 9. The show starts at 7 p.m. Also, Planning Ahead will be playing a New Year’s Eve show at the Mirage in Wellington. This show will also start at 7 p.m. For more information on the band, you can check out their myspace at myspace.com/planningahead

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A brand new sound for Brand NewBY NICK HINTONStaff Writer

Sounding more like a local band than

a band on a major label, Brand New’s The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me follows more along the lines of Deja Entendu than Your Favorite Weapon.

When you think of Brand New, if you think of Jude Law and the semester abroad, the shower scene, “The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows,” or “Seventy Times Seven,” and that’s what your expecting to hear from this CD, don’t buy it.

If you want a band that has grown up, that you can grow up with, and who never shies from blunt honesty even when it’s less than poetic, then stop whatever it is you’re doing right now, drop your mid-terms, forget paying rent and go buy this album.

The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me

is quite different than anything Brand New has done before. Where previously they paid attention to smooth transitions, riff driven songs, and slick production, they’ve now dropped these and traded them in for a far more adult, unedited, and emotional sound.

The song that shows this most clearly is also my personal favorite, “Jesus Christ.” Boasting nothing more than clean guitar, multitasked vocals and blunt and honest emotion, this song sets a slow and somber mood early in the album, and like many of their songs leaves you wanting more.

Brand New doesn’t disappoint.The next song that follows starts in the

same mood – slow and dreary – painting a picture of what autumn must look like on the east coast, but as the song progresses it slowly is driven into a frenzy that peaks as the song ends, once again leaving you wanting more. The only downside to this CD is that like most bands in their genre, Brand New’s songs are driven by their experiences with girls and their own self loathing.

In summary, if you didn’t like Deja Entendu, you won’t like The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me, and if you only listened to “Sic Transit Gloria… ,“ “Glory Fades” and “The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows” then you probably should just buy “Sowing Season” and “You Don’t Know” when they come out as singles on iTunes. But if you’re a diehard Brand New fan or just someone tired of the same old music, then buy this album.

BY MATT MENDOZAStaff Writer

What do bells, Christmas music and sweaters have in common? They can all be obnoxiously loud

over the holiday season. So break out the sweaters, scarves, boots and coats and let’s take a look at winter fashion.

They have always had a certain stig-ma, but that’s because of their rich history as some of the gaudiest pieces of fashion on earth. They don’t all have to be filled with images of Santa and reindeer, though. Just remember, when you shop for sweat-ers and you stop at one and say “Whoa,” you probably shouldn’t buy it.

Scarves, however, are quite fashion-able. They can go with virtually any outfit, creating quite an accenting effect. Your favorite band’s black T-shirt and jeans? There’s a scarf for that. Favorite red dress? There’s a scarf for that. Favorite yellow skirt with magenta halter top? Yup, there’s a scarf for that too

They are another great addition to any outfit—especially when there’s snow on the ground. Boots come in all styles and sizes and often come in neutral colors. They can also be comfy and warm on frigid Kansas days.

They can be just as versatile as the others while being the warmest. Some are fluffy, some are not, some have bright vibrant patterns, some don’t. There aren’t many rules on coats; however the trend I have noticed is that bigger people tend to wear thicker coats.

So when you shop for winter fashions

ask yourself, “Does it scream at me or at everybody?”

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Vespers Concert to feature instructor’s arrangementsBY SARAH LAVALLEEManaging Editor

As a part of his masters degree pro-gram, instructor Steve Butler has arranged several classic Christmas songs for the Con-cert Choir to perform at the annual Vespers Concert, which is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. in the Robert Brown The-atre. Admission is free.

According to Butler, the Vespers Con-cert will debut three of his original arrange-ments, including “First Noel,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” Butler described his arrangements as a “contemporary” take on the original songs.

“We’ve been going over his [Butler’s] stuff. It’s actually fairly difficult,” freshman Brady Flock said. “I’m anxious to see how it comes together.”

The Vespers Concert is practice for Butler’s final, which will be held on Sun-day, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist

Church. For this performance, an orchestra will play as the choir sings 10 of Butler’s arrangements.

In addition to Butler’s accomplish-ments, four choir members – Heather Bailes, Nathan Holcomb, Sarah Richard-son and Trevor Whitsitt – were chosen as members of the American Choral Directors Association Two-Year College National Honor Choir. All of the students selected are music majors at Cowley and members of CC Singers.

To audition, students had to make a recording of themselves singing.

“Thank goodness we didn’t have to sing in front of a real person,” Holcomb said. “I would have died.”

Also, 2007 will mark the first year that Cowley choir members have had the op-portunity to perform at a national conven-tion. The students will begin rehearsals March 7 and are scheduled to perform at the ACDA National Convention held March 7 through 10 in Miami, Fla.

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Homecoming voting for king and queen has begun. The nominees were chosen by members of clubs, organizations and activities at Cowley. Voting can be done online at cowley.edu through Thursday, Dec. 14. The current voting will narrow the list to five king and five queen candi-dates. A final online vote will be held during the week prior to Homecoming. The final results will determine the winning king and queen. Winners will be crowned at the coronation ceremony during halftime of the men’s basketball game against Fort Scott on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Countdown to Homecoming

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BY BRADY BREWERStaff Writer

Playinganothergreatseasonofvolleyball,the

LadyTigersfinished30-9andtookthirdplaceattheNJCAADivisionIInationalchampionshiptournament.

“Ifwewouldhavehadtolosetoanyoftheteamsthereitdefi-nitelywouldhavehadtohavebeenKishwaukee,”soph-omoreKelseyTalbottsaid.“Theyendedupwinningthetitle.”

Thenationaltour-namentwasheldinScottsdale,Ariz.,Nov.16-18.First,theLadyTigerswentupagainstHagerstownCommunityCollegeandwalkedawaywithavictory(30-16,30-16,31-29).

“Thefirstmatchwentwell,andweplayedagoodthreegames,”headcoach,andDistrictMCoachoftheYearJoannaPryorsaid.“Itwasnicetogetpastthatfirstmatchwithavictory.”

FreshmanLilianRezendeledtheteamwith13killsandfourdigs,whilesophomoreElianeDomingosthrewin11kills.Talbottalsoplayedakeyroleasshefinishedwithsevenkills,sevenblocks,andsixaces.

Ontheseconddayofthetournament,

roundtwo,theLadyTigerswentupagainstSchoolcraftCommunityCollegeandwoninfourgames(30-23,27-30,30-27,37-35)toadvancetothesemifinals.OnceagainRezendeledtheteamwith17kills,Domingoscameinclosewith14kills,andTalbottfinishedwitheightkills.

Thenextmatchwouldbeagainsttheteamthatwouldbecomethenational

champion,Kishwaukee(Ill.),inthesemifinals.Intheend,itwasthematchthatknockedtheLadyTigersout(30-16,30-23,30-

24).Althoughtheywereoutofthewinners’bracket,theycontinuedontothethird-placematchagainstVincennes(Ind.)andfinishedwithavictory(30-16,30-23,30-24).

“Itfeltreallygoodtobeabletogoto

nationalstwoyearsinarowandplaceinthetopthreebothtimes,”sophomore

AshleighHurtsaid.“Howmanyteamshavebeentobacktobacknationalsand

donewhatwedid?”Notmanyteams

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arow,sothesophomores–ElianeDomingos,MarinaTosi,KelseyTalbott,ReneeBreckenridge,AshleighHurt,BrookeBrownlee,andStephanieEllis–havealotto

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selectedfortheD-IIAll-TournamentTeam.

“Thegirlshavealottobeproudof,andIamveryproudofthemforit,”Pryorsaid.“We’vebeenthroughalotasateam,butwemadeitthrough,andthat’swhatit’sallabout.”

SPORTSTHECOWLEYPRESS

Dec. 7, 2006

At a GlanceWomen’s Basketball Season record: 4-7 as of Dec. 5

Recent highlights: •Natasa Draganic makes a huge three-pointer to take the Lady Tigers into over-time in a Nov. 14 loss to Barton County.

Recent Results: Nov. 24 - Moberly (Mo.) 58-64Nov. 25 - #19 State Fair (Mo.) 56-63Dec. 2 - Colby 56-42 (at Jayhawk Shootout)

Dec. 3 - #21 Butler 69-77 (at Jayhawk Shootout)

Standout performers: •Ashley Cole scores 15 points and gets four assists in the Lady Tigers tough loss to Moberly (Mo.).•Lindsey Davis scores 18 points in the Lady Tigers’ loss against Butler County.

Coming Up: The Lady Tigers were scheduled to take on Kansas Wesleyan JV at home on Dec. 6, then play Dec. 9 at Johnson County.

Lady Tigers finish in top three for second year in a rowBACKBACK 2 Nationals

BY ALEXANDER SKOVSports Writer

Takingherfirstshotwithsecondsleftinthegame,freshmanNatasaDraganicdrainsathree-pointerandmakesthescore69-69,sendingthegameintoovertime.

Draganic’sthreewasthehighpointofarallyinthefinaltwominutes.Overtimewasharsh,though,andlefttheLadyTigerswithan82-77losstoBartonCounty.

ThiswasNov.14,andtheseasonhasnotseenmuchimprovement,whichisobviousfromtheLadyTigers’4-7record.

TheLadyTigerstookalossontheroadtoNOC-TonkawaonNov.16.AwinagainstBethelJVwasquicklyfollowedbytwolossesovertheThanksgivingweekendtoMoberlyandStateFairinMissouri.Morerecently,attheJayhawkShootoutinCoffeyvilleonDec.2-3,theLadyTigerspickedupa56-42victorywhentheyplayedColby.Out-reboundingColby36-20,theLadyTigerscreatedseveralscoringopportunities.

SophomoreAshleyColeledinscoringwith12points.IntheirsecondgameattheJayhawkShootout,theteamfelltoButler77-69.SophomoreLindseyDavis’s18points,alongwith17fromCole,werenotenoughtoovercomeButler.Fellowsopho-moresCrystaGlennandAlyssaShowmancontributed11pointseach,aswell.OnedecidingfactorinthegamewasButler’sfreethrowshooting,collectivelyhitting24of28fromtheline.

TheLadyTigerswerescheduledtoplayKansasWesleyanJVathomeonDec.6at7p.m.Resultswerenotavailableatpresstime.

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At a GlanceMen’s Basketball Season record: 5-6 as of Dec. 5

Recent highlights: •Nikola Grbicic fighting for rebounds and getting points off rebounds against NEO.•The Tigers play phenomenal defense against NEO. Head coach Brian Jackson said that even the refs applauded the clean and tight defense played.

Recent results: Nov. 24 - Seward County 87-97 (at Pratt Thanksgiving Classic) Nov. 25 - Pratt 63-82 (at Pratt Thanksgiving Classic) Nov. 28 - #10 Brown Mackie 73-82Dec. 2 - Barton County 52-73 (at Jayhawk Shootout) Dec. 3 - NEO 72-59 (at Jayhawk Shootout)

Standout performers: •Nikola Grbicic scoring a season-high of 18 points against NEO.•James Loe scores 11 points off the bench.

Coming Up: The Tigers were scheduled to play at Brown Mackie Dec. 6.

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What is your home-town? Port Arthur, Texas.

What is the main difference between where you grew up and where you are now?There are more things to do in Port Arthur.

What high school did you go to?Memorial High School.

What sports did you play?Volleyball, basketball, cross country, and track.

Why did you transfer from the University of Texas-Arlington to Cowley?Opportunity to go to a better Division 1 University.

How did you choose Cowley?My assistant coach at Texas-Arlington worked with coach Clark and she referred me to him.

What is the difference between Cowley and Texas-Arlington?The people are much friendlier.

What is your opinion of Cowley so far?I love Cowley because everybody is nice and I love the atmosphere.

What is your major?Communications – I love working with cameras and computers.

Is it hard splitting your time between sports and school?Yes, because basketball takes up a lot of my time, and at the end of the day when it’s time to do homework I can’t focus because I’m so tired.

When did you first play basketball?When I was 5 years old I began to play basketball.

Do you have any superstitions during pre-game?I pray before every game.

BY JACOB EARLSSports Writer

The men’s basket-ball team ended a five-game skid on

Sunday, Dec. 3, against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M with a 72-59 victory at the Jayhawk Shootout in Coffeyville. The Tigers are now 5-6 on the season.

“It never feels good to lose any games, but we understand adversity, “ head coach Brian Jackson said. “We will be prepared to win later in the spring.”

The Tigers were led by freshman Nikola Grbicic’s 18 points and sophomore Santwon Latunde’s 17 points. Grbicic shot 7-of-8 from the floor while grabbing six rebounds, and Latunde added seven rebounds.

“Nikola is getting more comfortable with American basketball,” Jackson said. “He is so coachable and has been doing great in his transla-tion. He had tough finishes and played physical.” Grbicic is from Serbia.

Sophomore James Loe had an im-pressive performance off the bench. Loe scored 11 points, eight of those due to his strong free throw shooting, and had eight rebounds.

The Tigers led at halftime 30-20 because of tough defense. NEO was held under 30 percent shooting in the first half. The Tigers held onto their double-digit lead for much of the second half.

The Tigers out-rebounded NEO 45-26 and allowed the Golden Norsemen to get just one offensive rebound.

“The crowd got to see how Cowley basketball is suppose to be played. We went

out Sunday and played almost flawless,” Jackson said.

NEO struggled from three-point line, making just 6-of-26 attempts. The oppo-nents’ ability to make threes has been the demise for the Tigers on many occasions this year.

“Defending the three was a big prob-lem during our losing streak. We could not contain and match up in transition so it hurts us,” Jackson said.

Going up against 10th ranked Barton County on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Jayhawk Shootout, the Tigers had a hard time find-ing their shot in the first half, shooting a

mere 26 percent from the field. The Tigers never recovered and ended up losing 73-52.

Latunde scored 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Some of the Tiger players had as many fouls as they did points.

“Santwon can score. He could have had a lot more points because of some missed open looks,“ Jackson said.

Before the Tigers headed off to the Pratt Thanksgiving Classic, they faced Brown Mackie at home. The Tigers came up short against the athletic Brown Mackie squad as the Lions pulled away in second half, using a 16-4 run on their way to an 82-73 victory.

At the Pratt Thanksgiving Classic on Friday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Nov. 25, the Tigers lost to Seward County in the opener 97-87 and then lost to Pratt 82-63.

The Tigers played without their two leading scorers, freshman Sanijay Watts and Latunde, at the Classic. In both games, the Tigers had trouble defending the three; Pratt hit ten and Seward sank 15.

“We are not concerned right now with our defending. We just need to practice hard and translate it over into game situa-tions,” Jackson said.

The Tigers were scheduled to play at Brown Mackie on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Re-sults were not available at press time.

Losing streak stops at five games for Tigers

Freshman Larry Cox tries to shake off defenders with a strong power step to the basket against Brown Mackie. (Photo by Jackie Hutchinson)

Sophomore point guard Eric Hammond defends during the

Tigers’ home game against Brown Mackie. The Tigers’ defense was

not good enough this night as Brown Mackie shot 60 percent

from the field. (Photo by Jackie Hutchinson)

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