Briefs
Issue date: 9/24/09 Section: News
Relay for life
Hillsdale College's Relay for Life is this Saturday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Events include an invocation by Fr. Duane Beauchamp and a speech by Assistant Professor of Spanish Olga Muniz, a cancer survivor. Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. The afternoon will feature a tug-of-war tour-nament, Derby Days competitions and both awards and luminaria ceremonies.
- Maria Schmitt
Security urges students to lock up
Since the start of the semester, Director of Security Mike Wertz said there have been several reports of missing items, including wallets, keys and a Rolex watch - noticeably more reports than in recent semesters.
Wertz wants students to take this as a warning that they need to lock up their vehicles and valuables as often as possible.
"Take that extra precaution," he said.
Over the weekend, trash cans were knocked over and tires were slashed at the apartments on 157 Hillsdale St., a party was shut down on 140 Oak St., and a man was caught urinating on the McIntyre lawn.
Local police also warn that windows are being shot out with BB Guns and slingshots, especially on the north side of town.
- Casey Cheney
Derby days go on
Five days into Derby Days, senior and Derby Days coordinator James Bild only had optimism about the week-long event's progress.
From face paint to Derby Days T-shirts, students on campus have seen Greek involvement in the Sigma Chi philanthropy event. On Wednesday, independents were also involved in the fund-raising.
A dunk tank set up on the quad offered students and faculty passing by the chance to dunk Sigma Chi members and advisors, including Mike Harner, assistant to President Larry Arnn.
"We have nine balls for Dr. Arnn's personal assistant. Dunk him in a Brooks Brother's Suit," Bild called out to people milling on the sidewalk.
A dripping Harner splashed his soggy shoes in the tank's water, yelling taunts at potential dunkers.
So far, Bild said, events across campus have raised a couple hundred dollars. With sponsors be-ing finalized and a few more major events to come, Bild said he's received a lot of support for the event so far.
The other major campus event, Jail 'N Bail, starts tonight, Thursday, at 7 p.m. How much con-cern did Bild have about the opt-out list controversy?
"None whatsoever," he said. "It will be a lot of fun."
- Marieke van der Vaart
Record numbers for lincoln cca
Last week's Center for Constructive Alternatives lecture series, "Lincoln, Tocqueville, and America," drew about 275 students and 250 outside guests - record crowds according to Asso-ciate Vice President for External Affairs Timothy Caspar.
"It was the biggest CCA in terms of attendance since I've been working here," Caspar said.
One of the reasons for the popularity of this particular CCA was the subject. Sophomore Jacque-line McCauley said she'd had her eye on this CCA for quite some time.
"I've always been a really big fan of 'Democracy in America'…and Lincoln, you know, I'm a huge American history fan," she explained. "As soon as I saw the list of CCA subjects available, I was just like, 'Oh my gosh, I am so in.'"
This CCA did have its fair share of controversial moments, however, including a "fight" for a microphone as two people tried to ask questions simultaneously.
Junior Kahryn Rombach de-scribed the situation as "uncomfortable," but she believed the "CCA aide handled herself with grace."
- Olivia Downey
Committee starts year with achievements
Student Federation's Campus Improvements Committee conducted their first meeting of the year on Sept. 17.
CIC chairwoman Laura Golden, a junior, opened the session with comments about the committee's role as an intermediary between the student body and the college's administration. She emphasized its attention to student requests and concerns, and highlighted CIC's capacity to respond with the appropriate action.
Last semester the committee resolved issues brought to their attention by specific requests from the student body. Frisbee players complained about a certain tree on the quad, and CIC brought about its removal. The committee also arranged for the repair of Kendall Hall's malfunctioning keypad system, more powerful staplers in the library, a quarter machine next to the ATM in the lower level of the Grewcock Student Union and more control over the fireplaces in the student union. The committee investigated two other requests, but found them untenable. The downstairs door of the the union remains locked at night, because college security prefers all students pass by the monitor's desk on the upper level.
Also, requests for wireless Internet could not be met because of the high costs associated with installing wireless routers and other equipment. Currently, the CIC is conversing with Saga, Inc., about healthier dining options and lengthier hours of operation, and is also discussing additional menu choices with the management of A.J.'s Café. All additional student concerns or questions may be directed to Student Federation's Dining Services Committee. CIC members ended their meeting with a final pledge to respond with renewed enthusiasm to the requests submitted by the student body.
"We know that we're elected to serve the student body, and that's what we are dedicated to. This semester is going to definitely be all about renewing that commitment in everything we do," junior Kahryn Rombach, CIC press secretary, said.
CIC will meet again Oct. 1.
- Carmen Mesbergen
Fraternity rush starts sunday
Starting Sunday, men will have the chance to explore membership in Hillsdale College's fraternities, during the process known as Formal Rush. Senior Blake Halseide, president of the Inter-Fraternity Council said 75 to 80 men normally go through Formal Rush, and he has no reason to expect any fewer this year. In fact, he said, he hopes more men will attend the week-long events.
"I'm optimistic this year," he said. "My casual pulse is that freshmen seem to be pretty interested in the Greek system."
Halseide said men who are interested in rushing should come to the Roundtable Dinner on Sunday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Formal Lounge of the Grewcock Student Union.
- Marieke van der Vaart
Orthodox priest to visit, speak
Father Joshua Frigerio of Holy Ascension Church in Albion, Mich., will deliver a speech 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 in Kendall Hall 233. The Orthodox Christian Fellowship will host the speech, which concerns the Orthodox view of redemption.
"The Orthodox view is very different from the Western view," Frigerio, OCF's spiritual adviser, said. "Basically the question is why God brought about our salvation through a bloody death on the cross. What was it broken about humanity and what was it Christ fixed?"
Senior Tim Cook, president of OCF, said many of his group's members attend Frigerio's services in Albion as Holy Ascension offers the Orthodox worship service closest to Hillsdale.
- Mark Hensch
Corrections:?
The Collegian corrects inaccurate or misleading information. Please contact us at collegian@hillsdale.edu if you think we have published such information.
Hillsdale College's Relay for Life is this Saturday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Events include an invocation by Fr. Duane Beauchamp and a speech by Assistant Professor of Spanish Olga Muniz, a cancer survivor. Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. The afternoon will feature a tug-of-war tour-nament, Derby Days competitions and both awards and luminaria ceremonies.
- Maria Schmitt
Security urges students to lock up
Since the start of the semester, Director of Security Mike Wertz said there have been several reports of missing items, including wallets, keys and a Rolex watch - noticeably more reports than in recent semesters.
Wertz wants students to take this as a warning that they need to lock up their vehicles and valuables as often as possible.
"Take that extra precaution," he said.
Over the weekend, trash cans were knocked over and tires were slashed at the apartments on 157 Hillsdale St., a party was shut down on 140 Oak St., and a man was caught urinating on the McIntyre lawn.
Local police also warn that windows are being shot out with BB Guns and slingshots, especially on the north side of town.
- Casey Cheney
Derby days go on
Five days into Derby Days, senior and Derby Days coordinator James Bild only had optimism about the week-long event's progress.
From face paint to Derby Days T-shirts, students on campus have seen Greek involvement in the Sigma Chi philanthropy event. On Wednesday, independents were also involved in the fund-raising.
A dunk tank set up on the quad offered students and faculty passing by the chance to dunk Sigma Chi members and advisors, including Mike Harner, assistant to President Larry Arnn.
"We have nine balls for Dr. Arnn's personal assistant. Dunk him in a Brooks Brother's Suit," Bild called out to people milling on the sidewalk.
A dripping Harner splashed his soggy shoes in the tank's water, yelling taunts at potential dunkers.
So far, Bild said, events across campus have raised a couple hundred dollars. With sponsors be-ing finalized and a few more major events to come, Bild said he's received a lot of support for the event so far.
The other major campus event, Jail 'N Bail, starts tonight, Thursday, at 7 p.m. How much con-cern did Bild have about the opt-out list controversy?
"None whatsoever," he said. "It will be a lot of fun."
- Marieke van der Vaart
Record numbers for lincoln cca
Last week's Center for Constructive Alternatives lecture series, "Lincoln, Tocqueville, and America," drew about 275 students and 250 outside guests - record crowds according to Asso-ciate Vice President for External Affairs Timothy Caspar.
"It was the biggest CCA in terms of attendance since I've been working here," Caspar said.
One of the reasons for the popularity of this particular CCA was the subject. Sophomore Jacque-line McCauley said she'd had her eye on this CCA for quite some time.
"I've always been a really big fan of 'Democracy in America'…and Lincoln, you know, I'm a huge American history fan," she explained. "As soon as I saw the list of CCA subjects available, I was just like, 'Oh my gosh, I am so in.'"
This CCA did have its fair share of controversial moments, however, including a "fight" for a microphone as two people tried to ask questions simultaneously.
Junior Kahryn Rombach de-scribed the situation as "uncomfortable," but she believed the "CCA aide handled herself with grace."
- Olivia Downey
Committee starts year with achievements
Student Federation's Campus Improvements Committee conducted their first meeting of the year on Sept. 17.
CIC chairwoman Laura Golden, a junior, opened the session with comments about the committee's role as an intermediary between the student body and the college's administration. She emphasized its attention to student requests and concerns, and highlighted CIC's capacity to respond with the appropriate action.
Last semester the committee resolved issues brought to their attention by specific requests from the student body. Frisbee players complained about a certain tree on the quad, and CIC brought about its removal. The committee also arranged for the repair of Kendall Hall's malfunctioning keypad system, more powerful staplers in the library, a quarter machine next to the ATM in the lower level of the Grewcock Student Union and more control over the fireplaces in the student union. The committee investigated two other requests, but found them untenable. The downstairs door of the the union remains locked at night, because college security prefers all students pass by the monitor's desk on the upper level.
Also, requests for wireless Internet could not be met because of the high costs associated with installing wireless routers and other equipment. Currently, the CIC is conversing with Saga, Inc., about healthier dining options and lengthier hours of operation, and is also discussing additional menu choices with the management of A.J.'s Café. All additional student concerns or questions may be directed to Student Federation's Dining Services Committee. CIC members ended their meeting with a final pledge to respond with renewed enthusiasm to the requests submitted by the student body.
"We know that we're elected to serve the student body, and that's what we are dedicated to. This semester is going to definitely be all about renewing that commitment in everything we do," junior Kahryn Rombach, CIC press secretary, said.
CIC will meet again Oct. 1.
- Carmen Mesbergen
Fraternity rush starts sunday
Starting Sunday, men will have the chance to explore membership in Hillsdale College's fraternities, during the process known as Formal Rush. Senior Blake Halseide, president of the Inter-Fraternity Council said 75 to 80 men normally go through Formal Rush, and he has no reason to expect any fewer this year. In fact, he said, he hopes more men will attend the week-long events.
"I'm optimistic this year," he said. "My casual pulse is that freshmen seem to be pretty interested in the Greek system."
Halseide said men who are interested in rushing should come to the Roundtable Dinner on Sunday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Formal Lounge of the Grewcock Student Union.
- Marieke van der Vaart
Orthodox priest to visit, speak
Father Joshua Frigerio of Holy Ascension Church in Albion, Mich., will deliver a speech 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 in Kendall Hall 233. The Orthodox Christian Fellowship will host the speech, which concerns the Orthodox view of redemption.
"The Orthodox view is very different from the Western view," Frigerio, OCF's spiritual adviser, said. "Basically the question is why God brought about our salvation through a bloody death on the cross. What was it broken about humanity and what was it Christ fixed?"
Senior Tim Cook, president of OCF, said many of his group's members attend Frigerio's services in Albion as Holy Ascension offers the Orthodox worship service closest to Hillsdale.
- Mark Hensch
Corrections:?
The Collegian corrects inaccurate or misleading information. Please contact us at collegian@hillsdale.edu if you think we have published such information.
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