Oliver!

Performances for the fall musical Oliver are this weekend.See page 9

Arkalalah

Meet your queencandidates for the 74thannual Arkalalah.Pictures on pages 6-7

THE COWLEY PRESSTHE COWLEY PRESS

Oct. 20, 2005 Issue 5The Student Newspaper of Cowley College

Arkansas City, Kan.

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BY SARAH DONNELLY Staff Writer

December graduates should have al-ready registered to take the upcoming Col-legiate Assessment of Academic profi ciency (CAAP) test, and May graduates will be able to do so beginning Oct. 31. This test is a requirement for all graduates.

Those December graduates who are receiving an associate of arts degree or associate of science degree have to take the test. Students who are graduating in May and receiving an associate of arts degree, associate of science degree, or general stud-

ies degree will take the test in the spring. The test was designed by American

College Testing (ACT) and consists of three parts: math, writing skills, and reading. Each part of the test has a 40-minute time limit, creating a three-hour test.

According to Director of Testing and Career Services Kim Biddle, there are 10 testing times offered in November – fi ve on the Arkansas City campus and fi ve at the Southside Center.

Biddle said, “Testing dates/times can be found on Campus Connect by scrolling down to the bottom of the departments to the non-credit CAAP.”

December graduates need to enroll by fi rst going to the registrar’s offi ce. May graduates can enroll online or when they complete their graduation application, which is due in the registrar’s offi ce no later than March 1.

The CAAP test is not a pass/fail test used as an evaluation assessment for the college. But students should know that if they do not take the test, they will not receive their diploma.

Todd Shepherd, instructor and chair-

CAAP tests are ahead for December and May graduates

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Strobe lights, pumpkins, scarecrows – these are a few of the upcoming things!

A pumpkin carving contest will be held on Monday, Oct. 24, in the Jungle at 6:30 p.m. Students can reserve a pumpkin in the Stu-dent Life offi ce.

A Halloween Door Decorating Contest will conclude that same

Monday night. Judging will begin at 8 p.m.

Trick or Treat Dorm Night will be from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25. All dorms will participate. Storbeck Dorm will have a spooky fl oor, while Docking, Kirke Dale, and Kimmell dorms will have trick-or-treat for children. In the Jungle, ACES volunteers will offer face painting and there will be

cookies and cocoa. Students, fac-ulty and staff are welcome to bring their children to this event. Chil-dren can have their pictures taken with the Cowley Tiger for $1 each.

Costume Bowling will imme-diately follow Trick or Treat Dorm Night at 9:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Lanes, 2400 N. Summit. Prizes will be given for best couple, best group, most creative and scariest.

Food and drinks will be provided.

A Scary Movie on the Lawn will be shown Halloween night at 8 p.m. Until this Friday, students can go to the Cowley website and vote for which movie they would like to see. Sponsored by the Movie Gallery, the movie will be shown on the lawn between Galle-Johnson Hall and the Brown Center.

TREATorort Ri KC

Student Life office and Student Government Association plan Halloween events

n Enrollment for spring and summer 2006 begins Oct. 31.n Students should make an appointment with their academic adviser.n Tuition and fees for spring classes are due Dec. 15.n Up-to-date class schedules are available at www.cowley.edu(continued on page 2)

See CAAP Testing

Enrollment Information

Photo-illustration by Jared McGuire and Danielle Craig

Oct. 20, 2005Page 2 NEWSTHE COWLEY PRESS

WHAT? WHEN? WHERE?Fall musical performances Oct. 20-22, 7:30 p.m. Robert Brown TheatreOliver!Volleyball Fri. Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. W.S. Scott Auditoriumvs. Northern Oklahoma-EnidPumpkin Carving Contest Mon. Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. JungleReserve pumpkins in Student Life officeTrick or Treat Dorm Night Tue. Oct. 25, 7:30 - 9 p.m. All Dorms Students, faculty and staff are welcome to bring childrenCostume Bowling Tue. Oct. 25, 9:30 p.m. Hillcrest LanesPrizes awarded for best costumesFall Break Oct. 27-29 College ClosedScary Movie on the Lawn Mon. Oct. 31, 8 p.m. Calder Bonfy AmphitheatreVote online by Oct. 21 to pick the movieMan’s Basketball Tue. Nov. 1, 8 p.m. W.S. Scott Auditoriumvs. Cloud CountyWomen’s Basketball Fri. Nov. 4, 6 p.m. W.S. Scott Auditoriumvs. Southwestern Junior VarsityVolleyball Sat.-Sun. Nov. 5-6 W.S. Scott AuditoriumHosts District TournamentBand/Choir Concert Sun. Nov. 6, 2 p.m. Robert Brown TheatreLast Day to Withdraw Tue. Nov. 15 All Campuses16-Week ClassWomen’s Basketball Tue. Nov. 15, 7 p.m. W.S. Scott Auditoriumvs. Barton County

ampus Lineup

BY SARAH LAVALLEEStaff Writer

Sophomore Megan Gechter, from Scott City, Kan., has been selected as October’s Student of the Month.

She is assistant choreographer for this year’s musical, vice president of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and a member of CC Singers. Gechter is a pre-dentistry major. After earning a degree from Cowley College, she plans to transfer to Wichita State University.

Cowley Press: With all the activities you participate in, how do you find time for your-self?Megan Gechter: I like to hang out with my friends a lot, and on weekends I like to see my family.

CP: What hobbies do you have?MG: I really like singing and dancing.

CP: What do you enjoy most about working with the theater?MG: All the people. I’m really a people person I guess, and the music aspect, too.

CP: Since you participate so much in the the-ater, why are you not majoring in that?MG: I see more of a future in pre-den-tistry.

CP: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?MG: Owning my own practice in ortho-dontics, hopefully being successful, a husband, maybe kids. I don’t know about them yet.

CP: If you met a 10-year-old version of your-self, what advice would you give her?MG: Don’t sweat the small stuff; have as much fun as you can, and take the oppor-tunities given.

CP: Whom do you most admire?MG: My grandma because she was the head librarian, did the whole wife thing, and was a mom on top of that. I also admired how she was really strong when my grandpa passed away.

CP: What accomplishment of yours are you most proud of?MG: Being in CC Singers, because it’s such a hard group to get into and is in high standing.

CP: What is your favorite book?MG: The Notebook, I like the movie and the book.

CP: What is your favorite class or instructor?MG: Definitely Connie Donatelli. She is amazing and always comes in with a posi-tive attitude. She’s electrified and really makes you want to come to class.

with Student of the Month Megan Gechter

Student of the Month is nominated by faculty/staff and selected by the Student Affairs Committee.

Helping choreograph this year’s fall play, Megan sits next to her favorite things: her dancing shoes and her music. (photo by Jared McGuire)

Then NowThanks for all the help, Stu. Best of luck! Stu Osterthun, Cowley College’s Director of Public Relations, has resigned after 13 years. Osterthun handled press releases, advertising and marketing. Osterthun was Cowley’s journalism instructor until the summer of 1996, when he became PR director. He also worked on the Tiger Alumni News, doing interviews, design and layout. Osterthun will be taking a similar position at his alma mater, Northwest Missouri State University, in Maryville. Osterthun’s last day at Cowley was Friday, Oct. 14. All of us at The Cowley Press would like to wish Stu the best of luck.

Left: Osterthun as he appeared in the ‘90s.

Right: Osterthun does his infamous impression of former Cowley men’s head tennis coach Larry Grose.

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BITES A quick look at what’s happening

on campus

Vote online at Cowley for the basket-ball Homecoming theme through Friday, Oct. 21. Themes include aloha Hawaiian, under the sea, and Hollywood nights (red carpet). Homecoming is Jan. 25-26. Vote online at cowley.edu.

Free safety checks of Ford vehicles will be available on Customer Apprecia-tion Day on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Rusty Eck Ford in Wichita. Cowley’s automotive students at both the main and Mulvane campuses will be assisting with these checks, which will be held at Rusty Eck Ford’s east location at 7310 E. Kellogg. For more information, contact Coordinator of Career & Technical Education Sandy Ran-del at 620-441-5279.

Oct. 16-22 is National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. This is an observance to promote responsible decision making regarding alcohol. Cowley College offers its students free and confidential ser-vices to address alcohol concerns and other personal issues. The office of Student Life Counselor Roy Reynolds is located in room 204 of the Nelson Student Center. Reynolds can be reached at 620-441-5228, or 800-593-2222 ext. 5228.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation will award up to $30,000 per recipient to help students and recent alumni from commu-nity and two-year institutions pursue four-

year degrees at any accredited college or university in the United States and abroad. The Foundation plans to award about 30 scholarships through this program in the spring 2006 for use during the 2006-2007 ac-ademic year. Renewal in subsequent years is based upon student performance. Last year, Cowley student Susan Hogue was one of 25 students nationwide awarded this scholarship. The scholarship can pro-vide funding for tuition, room and board, required fees, and books for the length of the undergraduate degree (generally two years). All candidates for the scholarship must be nominated by the faculty repre-sentative at their two-year institution. The nomination deadline is Feb. 1, 2006. For more information contact Scholarship Coor-dinator Lisa Grose at 620-441-5294 or visit her office in Galle-Johnson Hall.

The Gates Millennium Scholarship is available to qualified Cowley students. The 2006-2007 Gates Millennium Scholar-ship Nomination Packets can be accessed online at www.gmsp.org, www.aigc.com, or are available in the scholarship office. Materials may be submitted online or post-marked on or before Jan. 13, 2006. For more information contact Scholarship Coordina-tor Lisa Grose in Galle-Johnson Hall or at 620-441-5294

Compiled by Lindsay Hickenbottomeditor@cowleypress.com

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Cowley student Shane Hess of Ponca City, Okla., died Sunday, Oct. 16, when the motorcycle he was riding

collided with a pickup truck pulling a trailer. According to Ponca City Police, he was not wearing a helmet. Hess was 20 years old.

Hess had planned to complete his as-sociate degree in applied science and then enlist in the U.S. Army. Hess enjoyed many activities such as playing the guitar, riding his motorcycle and being outdoors. Humanities Instructor Dejon Ewing said that Hess was “always a gentleman with a truly wonderful character.” “I would like his parents and the people who knew him to know that he was truly extraordinary,” said Ewing. “He cared about his classmates and his work and I will never be able to look at his chair

again and not see him sitting there. I hope that his family can take comfort in knowing that he is in the presence of God.” Social Science instruc-tor Chris Mayer said Hess seemed like “a bright young man” based on the conversa-tions they had before and after class. “The last conversation we had was about riding motorcycles and what a drag it is to do that in rain,” Mayer said. The funeral service was scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Burial was to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Hess is survived by his parents Ron and Kim Hess; two brothers, Ryan and Seth; two sisters, Brandy and Chantai; maternal grandparents, James and Charlene Davis of Twin Falls, Idaho; two nephews, Blake Tidwell and Zach Walton; and two nieces, Kelsey and Kara Tidwell.

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man of the Social Science Department, said, “Students should take this test seriously because it is a requirement for our college’s accreditation. Also, the test will show us (instructors) how well we are doing our jobs.”

Students scores will be placed in their student file but will not be put on any offi-cial documents, like transcripts. But other colleges may still see the score.

Many other colleges are using the same CAAP test and in some cases will al-

low students to transfer their scores. Other colleges can also request scores but will only receive them with student permission. Also, if a student scores at or above the national average in any of the three catego-ries, he/she will receive a certificate.

The CAAP test doesn’t cost the stu-dent anything and is offered on several different days for the student’s conve-nience. Students are allowed to bring a calculator to use on the math section of the CAAP test.

SPRING CAAP TEST (Arkansas City campus)Course ID Start Time Day DatesNCT0100 CC01 8:30 a.m. Saturday 04/01/2005NCT0100 CC20 5:30 p.m. Monday 04/03/2005NCT0100 CC21 5:30 p.m. Tuesday 04/04/2005NCT0100 CC02 8:30 a.m. Wednesday 04/05/2005NCT0100 CC03 1:00 p.m. Wednesday 04/05/2005

FALL CAAP TEST (Arkansas City campus)Course ID Start Time Day Location DatesNCT0100 CC01 8:30 a.m. Saturday Wright Room 11/05/2005NCT0100 CC02 5:30 p.m. Monday Wright Room 11/07/2005NCT0100 CC03 5:30 p.m. Tuesday WB208 11/08/2005NCT0100 CC04 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Wright Room 11/09/2005NCT0100 CC05 1:00 p.m. Wednesday WB204 11/09/2005

CAAP Testing(continued from page 1)

December graduates who have not yet enrolled for the test should contact the registrar’s office.

May graduates should contact their academic advisers for more information and to obtain a graduation application. Summer graduates are also eligible to take the CAAP test in the spring.

Student Life Counselor Roy Reynolds will be available to speak with students and staff having problems coping with the death of Shane Hess. Reynolds’ office is located in the Nelson Student Center in room 204.

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The Cowley Press is produced bi-weekly by the Newspaper Production students. The primary goal of The Cowley Press is to serve the college community in a fair and accurate manner. Editorials, col-umns, and letters reflect the opinions of the writers. The staff reserves the right to edit letters for taste and length. Letters must be signed by the author.

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THE COWLEY PRESSThe Student Publication of Cowley CollegeQuickQuotes

“We are in college and we are supposed to act like adults.”

How do you feel about opposite sexes in the dorms with 24-hour visitation?

“If you are mature enough, it shouldn’t cause a problem. ”

“I think it’s a good thing because it teaches us responsibility. The opportunity is there but you can choose not to take it.”

”I like that idea because you’re old enough to make your own decisions.”

April GreenFreshman

John FaganFreshman

Zach BlanchardFreshman

Vanessa HamiltonFreshman

Pedestrians beware!

America is no longer living in the era of cookie cutter families. Both mom and dad are working, it’s normal

for children to have step siblings, and din-ners together are few and far between.

Times are constantly changing, which means people and policies have to do a lit-tle bit of changing themselves. Co-ed living arrangements are finally starting to be an option for students at a handful of colleges, and so far everything is going even better than expected.

Macalester College, a liberal arts school in St. Paul, Minn., is among the first of several schools allowing its junior and senior students to have more flexible liv-ing arrangements. The new “gender-open” system allows men and women to live in apartment style suites that have either two or three bedrooms, and share a bathroom and kitchen. When it comes to choosing an actual roommate, students must choose someone of the same sex. However, gender is not a restriction when suite mates are chosen.

This modern approach to dorms was brought about by a push from Macalester’s Queer Union. Mary Jane Smetanka and Myron Medcalf of the Star Tribune report “the intent was to make Macalaster a safer and more open place for students who are

intersex or transgendered and may not identify with either gender, and to give all students, gay or straight, more housing options.”

Surprisingly, no parents have com-plained about the policy. Everyone seems to be happy with the change. If this were to happen at Cowley College, it likely would be a different story. However, I don’t think gender-open dorms should be looked upon as such a horrible idea.

In many cases, students are paying their own dorm fees, whether through work or loans, and it makes sense for them to be able to choose whom they want to live with. I understand that we aren’t out in the real world and are still considered to be “young adults,” but this is supposed to be one of the best times of our lives. How can students experience more freedom while being away at college when it still feels like we are being babysat?

Most of Cowley’s dorms are either

all male or all female, and there are strict curfews enforced on visitors and residents alike. I don’t understand why there are so many rules when college is supposed to be about learning to be responsible and inde-pendent. If other schools across the country are switching to this more open system and it is working, then why couldn’t Cowley? There should at least be a similar option available to sophomores, especially since the college is expanding and planning to

build more dorms. I suspect enrollment would skyrocket if it ever actually hap-pened. There is nothing to lose.

Cowley should break out of the mold of community colleges across Kansas and try something new. The worst thing that could happen is it wouldn’t work and the policy would be changed back. Let’s move on from the unrealistically perfect world of the Brady Bunch and get with the times.

BY RHONDA ROSS for the Editorial BoardStaff Writer

The intersection at Third and Washington, by the Webb-Brown Academic Center, is an accident waiting to happen. Something is wrong when at least four members of one class say that they have either narrowly escaped being mowed down by a car or they know of someone else who has.

While it’s true that some of the cars traveling on Washington Street are going too fast, especially during times of class

change, the students must also take some of the responsibility for their own safety. It’s all too common to see students stroll into the street without looking left or right. Some of them look at a car and walk in front of it anyway, as if daring the driver to hit them.

Pedestrians in China often avoid eye contact with vehicle drivers, electing to cross the street in large groups. It has something to do with safety in numbers. But this isn’t China. Our society is more like the video game Grand Theft Auto.

There are also contributing factors that people may not be aware of – the sun, for

example. The glare is blinding, going east or west, depending on what time of day it is. Adding to the problem are all of the cars parked along both sides of Washington Street. These parked cars obstruct the view of the driver who cannot see the students enter the street from places other than the intersection.

There are several obvious solutions to this problem but some of them will not be economically feasible or popular with the student population. What’s it going to take? Crossing guards? What are we: kindergartners? How about a traffic light or a four-way stop? Maybe too expensive.

Eliminating parking on Washington? Ouch! Parking spaces are already scarce. Realistic options could include placing more visible markings on the crosswalk and adding a portable stop sign or a sign that reads “Yield to Pedestrians.”

The solution may just call for a return to the early years of parental advice and the basic driving manual. If you’re walk-ing, look both ways before crossing the street. If you’re driving, slow down in a school zone and remember that pedestrians have the right of way. If you can’t do this, move to China.

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ArkalalahEvents

Saturday, Oct. 22Medallion Hunt (Clues in The Arkansas City Traveler)Chili Round-Up 5 - 7:30 p.m. (Ag Building)

Tuesday, Oct. 25Outdoor Concert 7 p.m. (Wilson Park Rotunda)

Wednesday, Oct. 26Concessions open 11 a.m.All you can ride night 6-10Parade of Lights 8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27Concessions open 11 a.m.Carnival opens at 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 28Carnival opens 10 a.m.Burford tours 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Concessions open 11 a.m.Stuff and Strut concession marathon 11 a.m-1 p.m.Crowning of Little Mr. and Miss Arkalalah 2 p.m.Children’s Parade 3 p.m.Arkalalah Coronation (Crowning of the 74th Queen Alalah at the Brown Center) 8 p.m.

Ashley BlandPonca CityMajor: Dental HygieneActivities/Clubs: SGA president, Vice President Math and Science Club, Ambassador, Act IPlans after Cowley: Going out to pursue a bachelor’s degreeFavorite western movie: Wild Wild West

Sarah CouryArkansas City

Major: Liberal ArtsActivities/Clubs: SGA Vice President, Phi Theta Kappa, CC

Singers, Choir, CCF, Act One, Student Ambassador, CDA, dodgeball, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Plans after Cowley: The only thing I know is that I will be singing! I’m not sure what...I don’t care where...just as long

as I’m doing the thing I love the most!Favorite western movie: 8 Seconds with hottie Luke Perry

Candace HuntArkansas CityMajor: Business AdministrationActivities/Clubs: SGA Activities Director, Ambassador, CRC, CCF, Phi Theta Kappa, PAWS representativePlans after Cowley: Start selling insurance and attend OSU or K-State studying business fi nanceFavorite western movie: Sweet Home Alabama

Addie SnyderCedar Vale

Major: Elementary EducationActivities/Clubs: CCF, KNEA, Co-Chair Young Republicans

Club, Resident Assistant of Kimmell Dorm, Big Brothers/Big Sister, Intramurals, Cowley Dodgeball

Plans after Cowley: I’m going to K-State to finish my major. I want to become a kindergarten teacher and start a family.Favorite western movie: Open Range with that hottie Kevin

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Christina MauzeyArkansas CityMajor: Pre-vetActivities/clubs: Ambassador, Phi Theta Kappa and SGAPlans after Cowley: Transfer to OSU or K-State and then on to vet schoolFavorite western movie: Seabiscuit or Redneck Yacht Club

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Saturday, Oct. 29Kiwanis Pancake Feed opens 5:30 a.m.Registration for Arkalalah Run 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. (Arkalalah Office)Arkalalah 2 Mile Run 9 a.m. (begins near the Arkalalah Office)Doubles horseshoe pitching tournament 9 a.m.Arkalalah Craft Show 9 a.m.Check in for Kids Fun Run 9:45 a.m.Burford Tours 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Presentation of trophies and prizes for the 2-mile run 10 a.m.Carnival opens 10 a.m.Home National Bank Fun Run for elementary students 10:15 a.m.Home National Bank presentation of Good Sport Award 11 a.m.Street Games 11:15 a.m.Arkalalah Big Parade 2 p.m.Band and Flag Festival 4 p.m.Youth Rally 7 p.m.Light Show 8:30 p.m.

The 74th annual Queen Alalah Coronation is Friday, Oct. 28, in the Robert Brown Theatre at 8 p.m. The top five candidates were chosen by faculty, staff and students of Cowley College. Voters chose their three top candidates from a list of women who met the eligibility requirements. A candidate must have been a full-time student of sophomore status, never been married, have no children, have a Cowley GPA of 3.0 or better, and not have been previously been selected as a finalist. Those attending the coronation will decide who will become the 74th Queen Alalah.

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Good Times (good luck with parking)Arkalalah is an annual festival in Arkansas City based on an Indian word meaning “good times.” This year’s theme is Wild Wild West. Reminder: there will be limited parking on campus throughout the week. If you’re hoping for a close parking space, arrive early!

Good FOODHold back your carbs, watch your sugars and avoid fried foods, so you’ll have a guilt-free conscience when Arkalalah comes to town! From fried green tomatoes to gourmet cookies, Arkalalah must really mean mouth-watering food.

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ArkalalahEvents

Saturday, Oct. 22Medallion Hunt (Clues in The Arkansas City Traveler)Chili Round-Up 5 - 7:30 p.m. (Ag Building)

Tuesday, Oct. 25Outdoor Concert 7 p.m. (Wilson Park Rotunda)

Wednesday, Oct. 26Concessions open 11 a.m.All you can ride night 6-10Parade of Lights 8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27Concessions open 11 a.m.Carnival opens at 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 28Carnival opens 10 a.m.Burford tours 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Concessions open 11 a.m.Stuff and Strut concession marathon 11 a.m-1 p.m.Crowning of Little Mr. and Miss Arkalalah 2 p.m.Children’s Parade 3 p.m.Arkalalah Coronation (Crowning of the 74th Queen Alalah at the Brown Center) 8 p.m.

Ashley BlandPonca CityMajor: Dental HygieneActivities/Clubs: SGA president, Vice President Math and Science Club, Ambassador, Act IPlans after Cowley: Going out to pursue a bachelor’s degreeFavorite western movie: Wild Wild West

Sarah CouryArkansas City

Major: Liberal ArtsActivities/Clubs: SGA Vice President, Phi Theta Kappa, CC

Singers, Choir, CCF, Act One, Student Ambassador, CDA, dodgeball, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Plans after Cowley: The only thing I know is that I will be singing! I’m not sure what...I don’t care where...just as long

as I’m doing the thing I love the most!Favorite western movie: 8 Seconds with hottie Luke Perry

Candace HuntArkansas CityMajor: Business AdministrationActivities/Clubs: SGA Activities Director, Ambassador, CRC, CCF, Phi Theta Kappa, PAWS representativePlans after Cowley: Start selling insurance and attend OSU or K-State studying business fi nanceFavorite western movie: Sweet Home Alabama

Addie SnyderCedar Vale

Major: Elementary EducationActivities/Clubs: CCF, KNEA, Co-Chair Young Republicans

Club, Resident Assistant of Kimmell Dorm, Big Brothers/Big Sister, Intramurals, Cowley Dodgeball

Plans after Cowley: I’m going to K-State to finish my major. I want to become a kindergarten teacher and start a family.Favorite western movie: Open Range with that hottie Kevin

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Christina MauzeyArkansas CityMajor: Pre-vetActivities/clubs: Ambassador, Phi Theta Kappa and SGAPlans after Cowley: Transfer to OSU or K-State and then on to vet schoolFavorite western movie: Seabiscuit or Redneck Yacht Club

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Saturday, Oct. 29Kiwanis Pancake Feed opens 5:30 a.m.Registration for Arkalalah Run 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. (Arkalalah Office)Arkalalah 2 Mile Run 9 a.m. (begins near the Arkalalah Office)Doubles horseshoe pitching tournament 9 a.m.Arkalalah Craft Show 9 a.m.Check in for Kids Fun Run 9:45 a.m.Burford Tours 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Presentation of trophies and prizes for the 2-mile run 10 a.m.Carnival opens 10 a.m.Home National Bank Fun Run for elementary students 10:15 a.m.Home National Bank presentation of Good Sport Award 11 a.m.Street Games 11:15 a.m.Arkalalah Big Parade 2 p.m.Band and Flag Festival 4 p.m.Youth Rally 7 p.m.Light Show 8:30 p.m.

The 74th annual Queen Alalah Coronation is Friday, Oct. 28, in the Robert Brown Theatre at 8 p.m. The top five candidates were chosen by faculty, staff and students of Cowley College. Voters chose their three top candidates from a list of women who met the eligibility requirements. A candidate must have been a full-time student of sophomore status, never been married, have no children, have a Cowley GPA of 3.0 or better, and not have been previously been selected as a finalist. Those attending the coronation will decide who will become the 74th Queen Alalah.

For these 5 women, The Trail ends here

Oct. 20, 2005

Good Times (good luck with parking)Arkalalah is an annual festival in Arkansas City based on an Indian word meaning “good times.” This year’s theme is Wild Wild West. Reminder: there will be limited parking on campus throughout the week. If you’re hoping for a close parking space, arrive early!

Good FOODHold back your carbs, watch your sugars and avoid fried foods, so you’ll have a guilt-free conscience when Arkalalah comes to town! From fried green tomatoes to gourmet cookies, Arkalalah must really mean mouth-watering food.

By Victoria UkaomaStaff Writer

For more than five centuries, the Vienna Choir Boys have enchanted millions with their beautiful singing

and unique charm.Director of Vocal Music Connie

Donatelli first experienced the Vienna Choir Boys as an undergraduate at Kansas State University.

“I not only got a chance to see them on stage, but I also got to see them off stage, just as typical young boys, and it was truly amazing,” she said.

Currently, she is extremely excited to see the Vienna Choir Boys perform at Cowley. “I love the history aspect, the fact that this is an selected, unchanging tradi-tion,” she said.

Maximilian I founded the first dozen Vienna Choir Boys over 500 years ago in 1498. Since that time they have been a fixed attraction in Austrian musical life. As they have done since 1498, the Vienna Choir Boys provide the music for the Sunday Mass in Vienna’s Imperial Chapel.

Great composers and teachers ranging from Haydn to Mozart have improved the musical quality of the Vienna Choir Boys. Even in the days of the First Republic they

were known as Austria’s “singing ambas-sadors.”

“It’s all very European, and that’s something we don’t treasure as much in America. Here it’s not quite as common to see a boys’ choir such as this one,” Donatelli said. “So it presents a different perspective and a different sort of pres-tige.”

Today there are around 100 choristers between the ages of 10 and 14 that are divided into four touring choirs. Each group tours nine to 11 weeks of the school year visiting virtually all the European countries along with Asia, Australia and

the Americas. The four touring choirs perform in front of almost half a million people.

Donatelli said she is astounded by how much time the boys dedicate to tour-ing. “They give a large amount of their lives up for this and even though it’s a limited, three year experience. It’s some-thing they can carry with them for the rest of their lives” she said.

The group first visited the United States in 1932 and since then they have given thousands of concerts and become the most popular choir to ever tour North America.

The Vienna Choir Boys’ programs can include anything from medieval to contemporary and experimental music. In 2002 they recorded their first ever pop album that featured songs by Celine Dion, Madonna and Robbie Williams.

The choir is a private, not-for-profit organization. The eight members of the choir’s governing body oversee its devel-opments and guarantee its future.

Donatelli hopes that experiencing the Vienna Choir Boys will inspire the choir members here at Cowley College to raise the level of what they do.

“I got tickets for every person in my choir because I want them to hear the gift that these boys have to offer,” she said.

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New ReleasesNorth countryCharlize Theron and Frances McDormand star in this drama about sexual harassment and the strength needed to stand up for what is right despite potential disaster. North Country is rated R and hits theaters Friday, Oct. 21.

Depeche modePlaying the AngelUnlike most new wave bands of the ‘80s, Depeche Mode stayed popular beyond that era. Watch for D.M. on tour promoting their new album. Playing the Angel is in stores now.

Vienna OfVoices

the Wichita art museum will feature a concert combining the painting and music of two cowley instructors: artist mark Flickinger and composer Gary Gackstatter, who will conduct the Winfield regional Symphony. The concert is Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m.

This new symphonic work, “The Grouse Creek Symphony,” is a multimedia composition that features over 40 of Flickinger’s oil paintings, projected onto large screens on either side of the symphony. Flickinger’s landscapes inspired Gackstatter to compose a five-movement symphony with the movements “Land,” “Trees,” “Sky,” “Water” and “People.”

Grouse Creek runs through Cowley County and is one of the most pristine creeks in the state. It has recently been the subject of controver-sy as private interests in Wichita have urged the construction of a dam that would flood Grouse Creek Valley for the creation of a resort community similar to Grand Lake.

“It is my hope with this work that through music and art we can deepen our appreciation for what’s in our own backyard,” said Gackstatter.

the cowley Jazz Band will be performing a free nooners concert Friday, oct. 21, in the calder Bonfy amphitheater. The concert will begin at noon and end at 1 p.m. In case of rain the performance will be held in The Jungle.

Sign-up for the tyger tawk talent/No talent Show has begun. Applications will be available in the Humanities office and space is lim-ited. All applications are due no later than Monday, Nov. 7, and should be returned to the Humanities office. Other important dates for partici-pants can be found on the applica-tions. Bands, solos, and duets will be returning, along with a new category, variety acts. Cash prizes will be given. For more information contact Tom Mason at 441-5278 or mason@cowley.edu.

Who: Vienna Choir Boys

When: Nov. 1 at 8 p.m.

Where: Robert Brown Theatre

Ticket info: $15 for adults,$10 for senior citizens and $5 for students. For more Information or to charge by phone, call the Sid Regnier Bookstore at 441-5277.

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Upper Far Left:Aubrey Slief, who plays Nancy, pretends to console Oliver, played by John Rohr. Lower Far Left:John Rohr, Oliver, is singing “Where is Love” because he is scared and has never felt love.

Left:Mr. Sowerby, Logan Geist, is singing “That’s Your Funeral,” a song about how much he enjoys funerals because he makes money from them.

(photos by Jessica Demel and Chansi Long)

Jared McGuire, who plays Fagin, sings “I’d Do Anything for You” to his band of pickpockets and workhouse children.

Emma Shrag, who plays the character Bet, sings “It’s a Fine Life,” a song about the lives of thieves.

Jaden Hedge as Dodger stands in thought just before meeting Oliver for the first time.

A tale of the streetsAct One Theatre Club will be

performing Oliver!, the story of a young orphan boy who runs

away from his position working in a sweatshop and joins a gang of thieves. This play marks the first time in several years that students (in this case, middle schoolers) outside of Cowley College have been cast. The action will take place in the Robert Brown Theatre this Thursday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 22. Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets can be picked up at the Brown Center box office.

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Gary Gackstatter, head of instrumental music at Cowley College and conduc-tor of the Winfield Regional Symphony, has just been appointed as composition chairman for the Kansas Music Educators Association. As head of this department, Gackstatter will oversee new compositions competitions as well as promote and orga-nize performances of new music for school bands, choirs and orchestras. Gackstatter has been a composer for 20 years, with groups at WSU, KU, K-State, Friends, and many high school honor groups performing his music. In 2004, he was signed to C. Alan Publications, which now publishes and distributes his works worldwide. In 2005, two of his works were chosen in the J.W. Pepper Catalogue, the world’s largest music supplier, as “Editor’s Choice.”

Gackstatter appointed composition chairman

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Three problems tend to plague the graphic novel industry. The first is an overall attitude that comic books

are for kids. The second is that novels of this variety are expensive. The third is that most people just don’t know what’s out there that they would enjoy. Vertigo’s First Offenses decimates all those problems and provides a thrilling read for all fans of adult themes and intellectual wordplay. Before we begin, allow me to relay a short history of Vertigo. Vertigo was formed about 12 years ago when DC Comics decided it wanted to create a label that was intended for mature audiences

that were looking for more provocative and original than the superhero norm. Sandman, a series written by New York Times’ best-selling author Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Dave McKean, was Vertigo’s big bang. Add Gaiman’s beautifully written storytell-ing to McKean’s startling and brilliant art-work and BANG…Vertigo is born. Today, Vertigo has a plethora of titles to choose from—many spun off from Sandman--that can whet anyone’s appetite for a great and intellectual read. Some other prominent names on the Vertigo ros-ter include Garth Ennis, Grant Morrison, Warren Ellis, Gilbert Hernandez, Paul Pope and Brian Azzarello. Vertigo is my personal favorite due to its skilled writing and artwork, so when I heard about its First Taste book I was immensely excited. When First Taste came out, I got my first taste of 100 Bullets, Y: The Last Man, The Books of Magick, Life During Wartime, Swamp Thing, Transmetropolitan and Death. I was impressed; some of the series were not to my liking, but at a mea-ger $5 for 160 pages, I could not refuse.

So, when I discovered that my local comic shop had ordered First Offenses, it had to be mine. This book was 168 pages for the same price as First Taste! Unprecedented in this industry and a steal in my book. This time around First Offenses col-lected the first issues of The Invisibles, Fables, Preacher, Sandman Mystery Theatre and Lucifer. The Invisibles is about a horrible conspiracy and the secret guerilla orga-nization fighting it. Fables chronicles the struggle of popular fairy tale figures forced to leave their home and live in 21st century New York. A preview on the flip side of the book describes Preacher as a “modern American epic of life, death, God, love and redemption—filled with sex, booze, and blood.” Sandman Mystery Theatre and Lucifer are just two of the many titles spun off of Sandman and they don’t disappoint. I definitely give this compilation an A. It wraps five of the best titles in a bulg-ing and affordable package that is sure to appeal to even the most skeptical and “adult” audience. Enjoy…because I sure will.

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BY CHANSI LONGStaff Writer

Most Cowley students claim there is nothing to do for fun. Sophomore Riley Stegman was tired of this apathetic mental-ity. He has organized weekly game nights including Mario Kart tournaments on Mondays, capture the flag on Tuesdays and dodge ball on Thursdays.

Stegman’s leadership qualities, cou-pled with the power of word of mouth, has attracted plenty of participants. With a record of as many as 80 players, dodge ball is everyone’s favorite game night.

“Dodge ball’s great because you really don’t have to be super athletic to play it,” sophomore Hope Berg said. “You’d be sur-prised how much chucking a ball as hard as you can at somebody improves your bad day.”

Like all games, it is centered on fun, but part of that fun stems from winning. “It’s about just having a good time,” soph-omore Ponch Ortiz said. “But you want to win, so it can get nasty.”

In fact, just a few weeks ago a ball directly impacted Stegman in the eye.

Stegman shrugged the blow off and contin-ued playing until he was suddenly unable to see. Several friends drove him to the local hospital.

The nurses assessed the situation and told him to go to Wichita immediately to see a specialist. The doctors told him he was dangerously close to having his retina detached but fortunately, he would be fine.

“I was scared for him,” said sopho-more Rusty Wallace, one of the friends who drove him to the hos-pital. “I’m just glad he’s okay so we can continue to play.”

The incident certainly didn’t scare Stegman from the courts. He hasn’t missed a game. Sophomore Brandon Reuter, the player who nailed Stegman in the eye, said, “I felt really bad and I’m really glad he’s okay. It’s (dodge ball) one of the funnest

things to do at Cowley.” Stegman’s intention for the game

nights is to offer an alternative method of fun for students who don’t want to drink. “I’ve never drank before, and I thought I could come up with some activities that didn’t involve partying,” he said.

Any and all students are invited to join in on the fun.

Riley Stegman (right) and Chris Hough (left) do their best Matrix impersonation at Wilson Park. (photo by Jessica Demel)

‘Jackson Era’ tipping offBY WILLIAm EArLSStaff Writer

Coming off a successful off-season, the Cowley Tigers men’s basketball team prepares to begin their trek for glory Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. at W.S. Scott Auditorium with the Tigers taking on the Cloud County Thunderbirds.

This will be the opening game for both teams. Last season Cloud County was a humble 16-15 (8-8 Western Division) for the season, while the Tigers are coming off their third straight 20-win season. Adding more excitement to the game is the fact that it will be the first game under new head coach Brian Jackson.

In last year’s meeting, the Tigers defeated the Thunderbirds 65-55 at the Butler Classic. During that game, for-mer Tiger, now West Texas A&M, player Damien Lolar led all scorers with 22 points. reminder: All full-time students are admitted to the game for free if they show their student ID card. For all other fans, the costs are $6 for adults and $3 for children.

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BY mArY AST Staff Writer

In the first match to defend their current No. 1 national ranking, the Lady Tigers defeated a tough Hesston team in an

important district match on Thursday, Oct. 13. The 30-24, 30-23, 30-21 win over the Lady Larks was the Lady Tigers’ eighth straight victory.

“We are excited to be ranked No. 1, but we are still staying focused and working hard,” freshman Renee Breckenridge said.

Sophomore Fernanda Domingos led Cowley with 17 kills, while Eliane Domingos and Aubrey Sullivan added 11 and nine kills, respectively.

For the first time in 19 years, the Lady Tigers have assured themselves of at least a share of the Jayhawk Conference Eastern Division title with a 30-8, 30-10, 30-11 win over Fort Scott on Monday, Oct. 10.

“It’s really exciting to be able to bring home Cowley’s first conference title in the history of the school,” Breckenridge said. “It’s something we are all working hard for.”

Sophomore Fernanda Domingos led Cowley with 11 kills in the win, while freshmen Kelsey Talbott and sophomore Aubrey Sullivan added six and five kills, respectively.

The team was 23-5 overall and 8-0

in the Jayhawk East entering a match at Neosho County on Oct. 19. Results were not available at press time.

As a highlight of their home quadran-gular, the Lady Tigers pulled together for a 30-19, 27-30, 30-22, 17-30, 15-10 victory

over No. 1-ranked Johnson County on Oct. 8.

“The team was so pumped for the game,” Breckenridge said. “This win lets us be in the driver’s seat for the confer-ence.” This loss ended Johnson County’s 18-match winning streak, and dropped their record to 24-3 overall and 7-1 in the Jayhawk Conference.

“The team worked really hard and really well together,” Breckenridge said. “This win was so exciting for every-one.”

The Domingos sisters were a vital part of the success. Eliane Domingos finished with 21 kills and 10 digs, and sophomore Fernanda Domingos ended the match with 16 kills, 10 blocks and 14 digs.

“The Domingos sisters never get intimidated, they are very volleyball smart and it shows on the court,” coach Joanna Pryor said.

Sophomores Aubrey Sullivan and Abby McHugh added 11 kills and four kills, respectively. Breckenridge also played well as she finished with seven kills.

real queens of the jungle Lady Tigers become the top team in the nation

Aubrey Sullivan faces off against two Johnson County defenders. The Lady Tigers defeated previous number-oneJohnson County at W.S. Scott Auditorium on Oct. 8. (photo by Jared McGuire)

Late night dodge ball becomes substitute for drinking and mischief

Tiger fans encourage the volleyball team to go for the kill! (photo by Jared McGuire)

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Camp Quaker Haven defi-nitely gave Cowley runners a chance to show off. It must have been the familiar

Ark City air that boosted seven of the Cowley runners to personal bests dur-ing the home meet held Oct. 7.

“It was cool. We had some impor-tant people watching,” said sophomore Ryan Stittiams. “It made us feel like we meant something to the school.”

The men’s team finished with six runners in the top 10 and came out with a first place finish, beating 25th-ranked Neosho County Community College. The men’s team is currently ranked 11th nationally.

The teams next outing is the Jay-hawk Conference/ Region VI Cham-pionships to be held in Garden City on Monday, Oct. 24. After this meet is nationals.

At Camp Quaker Haven, the Tigers were led by Noberto Alviso, who finished second with a personal best time of 27:41 in the 8k. He was followed by Dustin Garcia in fifth place with a time of 28:32, Scott Olson

in sixth with a time of 28:39, and Jeff Wright in seventh with a personal best time of 28:44. Behind Wright was Ferrian Harris, who placed ninth with a time of 29:12, and rounding off the top 10 was Kyle Pendergrass with a personal best time of 29:21.

Johnny Thomas and Stittiams both ran personal best times and placed 16th and 17th. Charlie Webb placed 18th, and Arnold Mombosi, who is still battling a leg injury, ran and placed 25th.

The Lady Tigers ran a four-woman squad led by Linet Birir, who finished first in the 5k with a time of 19:30. Patricia Dailey came in second with a time of 20:44. Katie Wagner and Ryan Rapp, who both had per-sonal best times, placed fifth and sixth with times of 21:42 and 21:52. They did not get a team score because they still lacked two more runners for a complete team.

The Tigers competed in the Butler Invitational last Friday, Oct. 14.

Also condolences go out to Coach Mark Phillips following the death of his father. The funeral was to be held at the Dover Federated Church in Dover, Kan., on Monday, Oct. 17.

Above:Noberto Alviso set his personal best time last weekend at Camp Quaker Haven. Now, the Tigers prepare for the Conference/Region VI meet in Garden City. (photo by Jared McGuire)

Above:Linet Birir won at Camp Quaker Haven. Birir fin-ished the first 5k in 19:30. (Courtesy photo)

Right:Ryan Rapp com-pleted her per-sonal best time at Camp Quaker Haven with a 21:42. (photo by Jared McGuire)

Cross country teams set many personal best at home meetStriding at the right time