CP COWLEY PRESSTHEISSUE 12

APRIL 82010

The Student Newspaper of Cowley College

BY SOMSAVANH PHOUTHAVONGStaff writer

Often unappetizing but mostly just downright bland food being served in the cafeteria has been the subject of many complaints. As far as I am concerned, a cafeteria meal is an area in which Cowley students lose value in their tuition. Cowley students have the opportunity of an inexpensive quality education; but with a trade-off of obligatory meal-plans for poorly prepared cafeteria meals. Because purchasing meal-plans is mandatory for all students who live in a dormitory on campus, those students are forced to pay a hefty price for low-quality meals. Joycelyn Goff, accounting

coordinator, informed me there is only one indistinguishable price to live on campus and eat in the cafeteria. this semester “$2,125” was the price of the on-campus living package. Food Service Director, Robert Rogers, who will amicably point out, “Students call me Ro-Ro,” reveals that if students wish to share any suggestions then they may e-mail ideas to him directly at foodservice@cowley.edu. Rogers said, “We get probably 2-3 [suggestions] a semester and we’ve incorporated recipes from students. In fact, that’s how we got our Sesame Chicken.” It surprises me so few suggestions have been made; but personally I was not aware of the method to express my ideas about the food. Perhaps a lack of knowledge has been the cause of complacency. From my experience, the food in the cafeteria is not inherently tasteless, it is usually just heated or poorly prepared, or it is inadequately spiced rendering it bland. In my opinion, the food would taste better if more care was put into spicing the meals. Although I personally believe the cafeteria food is awful, the fact that there

are so little suggestions from Cowley students to better the food each semester forces me to accept that a lack of action from students has contributed to the perpetuation of poor food quality in the cafeteria. The task is before those students who wish to better the cafeteria food; and that is to make your opinions known by e-mailing Rogers ideas for improving Cowley’s food.

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Ralph Nader does not a third party make QUICK QUOTES

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“If you could change something about the

election process, what would you change?”

“How long people can campaign.”

-Theresa ZirkelSophomore

“To get rid of the electoral college.”

-Leah SparksFreshman

“More emphasis on third party voting.”

-Jake FletcherSophomore

“Have a more va-riety of candidates to choose from. I think we need more diversity.”

-Mike McLeodFreshman

Chance Ross, sophomore, is run down by a Coffeyville player dur-ing action at the Cowley Baseball Complex. Ross is a sophomore infielder from Keys, Okla. The Tigers are currently 19-10 on the season. (photo by Carly Budd)

The Cowley Press is a public forum produced bi-weekly by the newspaper production class. The paper is distributed free in single copies on campus. Extra copies are $1 each. Student editors make all content decisions without censorship or advance approval. Editorials, columns 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.

Editor in Chief - Richard GouldCampus Editor - Ian WhitleyLayout Editor - Chelsea Weathers

Sports Editor - Benjamin DonalsScene and Opinion Editor - Eric Smith Online Editor - Christopher BalesPhoto Editor - Carly BuddAdvertising Manager - Alyssa CampbellStaff Members - Alison Jamerson, Andrew Marymee, Peter Onelio, Somsavanh Phouthavong, Anne SanchezFaculty Advisor - Meg Smith

Cafeteria open to suggestions for menu

BY ERIC SMITHOpinions editor

In one of his more famous stand-up routines, comedian, Lewis Black joked, “the difference between Republicans

and Democrats is Republicans suck and Democrats blow.” This seems to be the attitude of most Americans. Most Americans seem to think the government is broken but we don’t always agree on why and few agree on how to fix it. The problem may lie in partisan politics. For a long time American elections have been run by a two party system, but never has it been controlled by two parties that are as strong as they are today. There are usually plenty of parties to choose from, such as the progressives or the Whig. Now only two parties; the Republicans and the Democrats, run the show. This can cause a problem for most voters. People now have to choose between conservative or liberal candidates. So if you are want gun control but don’ like abortion, or you like the health care bill and want America to stay in Iraq, you are out of luck. According to the Pew Research Center, in 2008, 36 percent of the voters were independent. 35 percent were Democrat and 27 percent Republican. You would think that if independent voters were the majority, then Independent and third party politicians would make up 37 percent of the Senate and House of Representatives. Right now there are no Independents in

the House of Representatives and only two Independent Senators. One of the Independent Senators, Joe Lieberman, used to be a Democrat but did not win his party’s primary election, so he started the Connecticut for Lieberman party. The country has not always neglected third parties as it has been lately. According

to a paper published by Shigeo Hirano of Colombia University

and James Snyder from MIT, from 1890 to

1920, there

were nearly five times as many third party congressional representatives as there were from 1950-1970. The closest a third party candidate ever got to the presidency was Theodore Roosevelt in 1916. In certain states the Democratic and Republican parties have been denying Independents the right to vote in primaries. This can only make the partisan problems worse. When officials are elected, instead of having a diverse group of people choosing, it will be a small number of people, mostly with the same radical views. A few people will be deciding the candidates for everyone. This completely takes diversity out of the voting process. Diversity is what has made America unique. Because we have

had people from so many places come to America to work together, we have built one of the best nations on Earth. Unfortunately, this partisanship is starting to rear its ugly head. According to a Gallup poll taken in January, Obama had an 82 percent approval rating from Democrats and an 18 percent approval rating among Republicans. Anyone who has seen any coverage of the health care debate can easily see the partisanship. What this means is that politicians only have to appeal to a certain group to be elected. As long as they keep a strong

group of followers on either the conservative or liberal sides, it will be hard for them to be beat by anyone except the opposite party. Politicians will no longer have to change their viewpoints or try

to improve themselves. They will only stay stagnant so that they can keep their voters. This has especially shown to be true in the last decade. In the 2004 election, the Democratic Party was in disarray. They had no plans for the future and no platform to run off of except for the anti-Bush propaganda. Since then, the Democratic Party has gotten new leadership. Barrack Obama has given them a plan and a new direction. Meanwhile, the Republicans are now in disarray. They rarely show anything new and often resort to criticizing the president and rooting for him to fail. It is time for America to stop looking at politics in black and white. There are a million different viewpoints to take and it doesn’t make sense to narrow all of politics down to two choices.

Casual Meal Rates (Price With Tax)Breakfast $4.00Lunch $5.19Dinner $5.84Steak Night $6.69 Special Meal $6.69Meal Card (10 meals) $45.63

Faculty & Staff Meal Rates (with tax)Lunch $4.67Lunch Cards (10 meals) $41.07

Tonight, April 8 is Steak Night

BY IAN WHITLEYCampus editor

On March 15 during a meeting of the Cowley Board of Trustees, the Board decided to purchase a plot of land at 1601 S. A Street in Arkansas City. The purchase cost Cowley College a base price of $8,000, according to the minutes from the meeting.

“We have actually bought it in pieces over the last 6 or 8 months,” said Tony Crouch, the vice president of business services. The land that was purchased is next to two other areas of land Cowley purchased in an earlier agreement.

The land is located close to the baseball

and track fields, and it could be used for many purposes.

“Long term we have talked about having another indoor practice facility for baseball, softball, and track,” said Crouch. “There are some things in play on that, but there is not

anything that’s concrete or eminent.”

When the Board of Trustees voted on the land it

was a 6-0 vote in favor of buying. “[It] looks like a logical place,” said Crouch. “We can clean it up a little bit and make the entrance to the track easier to see.” Crouch went on to explain that it was a good area of land to purchase because with it they can make the track and the baseball field look better.

The board has actually been talking about

purchasing the land close to the track ever since they built it in 2001. Although the first land acquisition was in June of 2009. Arkansas City actually gave one of the areas of land to Cowley College.

“The immediate benefit is aesthetics,” said Crouch. “Long term, if we need space to build something else we will have it already. So it’s just kind of planning for the future. Being ready.”

BY ALISON JAMERSONStaff writer

How does a free trip to Seattle and a $2000 check sound to you? To sophomore, Aubrey Lyman, it

sounded like a job well done.“It’s basically just a $2,000 stipend, that

is just a check to me. It’s not technically a scholarship,” said Aubrey. Once Aubrey was selected for the Kansas team, she said, “any college in Kansas will offer you a $1,000 scholarship for being on the Kansas team,”

The process was fairly simple. “I had to submit an application to be on the All-Kansas team, and then we just had to wait and see which Cowley students were chosen.” Aubrey and sophomore Phuong Huynh were chosen. “Then we went to Topeka, and had a luncheon .” Aubrey found out at that luncheon that she was the community college student with the highest score out of all the community colleges in Kansas and became the representative for Kansas on the All USA team.

Aubrey, Mrs. Neal, and Aubrey’s mother will fly out of Wichita on April 16.

On the activities in Seattle, Aubrey said; “I know that Saturday we have like a meet-and-greet registration, that Sunday night we’re having a dinner, like a rehearsal dinner, and then that Monday we’re having a presidential breakfast and everyone is going to be given their award and then we’ll go home.”

Aubrey’s winning essay was over the clothing drive she organized on campus last semester:

“I think I have a good overall GPA, and I don’t know how their grading process works exactly but I assume a lot of it had to do with essays. I like to think my essay was pretty decent, especially since I did win.”

As far as majors go, elementary

education is a highly rewarding area for people who enjoy working with children. Having moved to Wichita several years ago from Arizona, Aubrey said she has decided to stay close to home for the time being.

Lyman said, “I’m going to Wichita State next fall… I’m going to get my associates in the spring [of this year] and then I’ll get my bachelors.”

She is not certain if she will stay in the area after graduating from WSU: “It kind of depends on if there’s jobs available because I have some older friends who went to Wichita State and they can’t find a job.”

Aubrey said she is extremely excited about the stipend. She has worked hard on campus, as a member of PAWS and president of the Young Democrats.

“We leave Friday the 16th of April, we leave that Friday and we’ll get back on Monday, and the college is paying for everything,” Lyman said.

You don’t want to be in the position of having to buy property under a short time frame.

~ Tony Crouch

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After writing an award-winning essay, Aubrey Lyman will be flown to Seattle with her mother and PTK sponsor Melinda Neal to accept a $2000 stipend. She plans to at-tend WSU, where they will award and additional $1000. (photo by Alison Jamerson)

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Designated smoking areas are being discontinued, after a meet-ing with SGA representatives, April 5.

Vice President of Business Services, Tony Crouch said, “We have never figured out a way to enforce it.”

This week, workers will be moving ashtrays to more conve-nient, and more frequently used locations.

Please maintain a clear-zone of 25-35 feet from all entrances.

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BY CHELSEA WEATHERSLayout editor

Nathan ModestoSao Paulo, Brazil

How old are you and what year are you in school?

I am 20 years old and I am a freshman.

What made you decide to become an international student?

I wanted to have better opportunities in my life, more diversity, and I received a soccer scholarship

Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and it is officially known as

Brasil.

What is your favorite thing about Cowley so far?

Everyone is so nice and very helpful. I enjoy a small the small town feeling of this community.

What is your least favorite thing about Americans?

The food. It is not as fresh as ours and it tastes much different in a bad way.

Brazil has been a colony an empire, a republic, and been under military rule.

It is now a democratic nation.

What is your favorite class here?

I like math because it is easy to me.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

I want to be married and have a good job so my children and wife may have a good life. I still want to be playing soccer too.

Who is your role model?

My father. He played soccer and he helps me improve when I need him. He is really supportive of what I do.

The biggest cities in Brazil are located in the wealthier Southeast region.

They are Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo, which is the business center and has

approx. 16 million people.

What are your activities on campus?

Soccer and my studies

Favorite American food/favorite food from back home?

I like the Mexican food here and I love steak, a lot of fresh fruit, beans, and rice at home.

Brazilians are known as fun loving people with the exception of on roads, where there are no pedestrian signs or

crosswalks.

Describe Brazil in three words.

Hot, beautiful, and friendly.

What is your major?

Business Administration

What was the biggest change you experienced when coming here?

The language, for one and the weather. I saw snow for the first time this winter and made snow angels, threw snowballs, and played in it. I would like to learn how to snow ski next winter.

Two of the most famous and well known Brazilians are singer Tom Jobim and soccer

player Pele.

Explain a typical day in Brazil.

I hate mornings so I would sleep in, wake up and eat lunch. I would go workout and play soccer a lot. Then shower and eat dinner with family. Then during the evenings I would hangout with friends and go to one of the many fun clubs.

How does your family feel about you being in America?

They are not sad at all but they miss me. They support my decision and the opportunity that I have been given. They want me to have a better future and career.

How has being here changed your life?

It has taught me many things. One to live and adapt to a different atmosphere and a different kind of life.

Soccer is the national sport and they have won the World Cup more times than any

other country.

Ariani SilvaSao Paulo, Brazil

How old are you and what is your year in school?

I am 20 years old and I am a freshman.

What made you decide to become an international student?

I wanted to have a better education and to play my favorite sport-basketball.

Brazil’s main language is Portuguese but Spanish, English, and French are

also popular.

What is your favorite thing about Cowley so far?

I really enjoy the holidays that Americans celebrate. For example, we don’t have Halloween in Brazil. I also like how the students and faculty are supportive of all of our games. The cheerleaders and dancers are so into it.

What is your major?

Nutrition, possibly sport nutrition.

A vast amount of energy is produced in Brazil, such as hydropower.

What is your favorite class?

Naturally nutrition, but also marriages and families because my instructor is funny. Where do you see yourself in ten years?

I want to be in Spain, have a husband and three children.

Have you traveled anywhere else besides the US?

Yes. I have been to Argentina, Spain, France, Slovakia, and Austria.

What is your favorite American food and favorite Brazilian food?

I love Chinese food. I don’t know if that is considered “American” food but the new East China Buffet is really good. We eat a lot of rice, beans, and I love fresh fruit.

Some of the worlds best coffee is produced in Brazil.

How does school differ here than in Brazil?

The education criteria is different here. Here I have to work hard and study. Plus do all of my sports practices. Back home the teachers do not teach as well and we do not learn as much. Who is your role model?

I feel like we can be whatever we want to be. I have been on my own since I was fourteen so I get to choose what I want to do. The role model is me. I just have to have confidence.

What was the biggest change you experienced when coming here?

The language. I couldn’t speak English at all when I first came here and I kept to myself because of it. I didn’t try to communicate with anyone for weeks. The basketball girls, my roommate, and my coach slowly started helping and I caught on quickly. Now my English has improved a lot.

Describe Brazil in three words.

Paradise, hot, and healthy.

How has life here changed your life?

It has been mentally challenging being away from my family and away from everything I’ve ever known but I’m learning to cope.

It houses the longest river, the Amazon, and the largest area of tropical rain forest.

World TravelersInternational students welcome

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What is your major?

Pre medicine, because I love helping

people, healing them. I grew up with my

mom being a nurse and riding along in

the ambulance, getting that experience is

addicting I guess.

What clubs do you attend? Math & Science, Phi Beta Kappa, Act

one, Improv and Academic Excellence.

Who inspired you to be where you are

today?

My faith in Christ has brought me

where I am, it’s been a crazy road and I

feel that I want to be an overseas Medi-

cal Missionary

How does it feel it to be Student of the

month as well as the first male?

Amazing, totally unexpected, didn’t

see it coming and it’s quite an honor

and you know I’ve just got to represent

and do what I can.

Who is your favorite teacher?

Greg Nichols, a lot of fun and good at

what he does

Student of the Month - MarchAaron Brooks

What do you enjoy doing during your

pastime? Anything outside soccer, Frisbee,

camping and hiking

What’s been your favorite moment in

school this year?

Musical; opening night of South

Pacific

What is your opinion of students being home schooled? I think it’s great, it’s not for every-body, but it takes a lot of discipline, a lot of work from your parents and a lot of commitment from your parents. It also comes with excellent study skills, in college you work on your own. At home your parents are your overseers and you have to stay focused and my mom is a great teacher, she gave me tools to learn, when I came here I was able to pick it up almost instantly.

What music do you like? I like lots of music; Christian contem-

porary, pop and classical

Your favorite quote? “I choose life,” from Ice Age.

Rock band or Guitar hero? Guitar hero

Sophomore, Aaron Brooks is living large from the lead role in Cowley’s spring musical, South Pacific, to the first male Student of the Month for 2010. Coming to college Aaron decided that he would follow closely in his mother’s footsteps and is going to school for pre medicine.

Rock band or Guitar hero?

Rock band

What’s your favorite music?

Indie and alternative

Who is your favorite teacher?

Dejon Ewing

What do you due in your past time?

Fishing and Sports

What’s your favorite moment from

Cowley this year?

Being in Act one with drama

Who has your inspiration been?

My grandfather who some how man-

aged to hold two jobs and have nine

kids and somehow they all made it

What is your favorite movie? Jurassic Park, I’ve watched it since I

was five and have loved it since.

Student of the Month - AprilB.J. Misalek B.J. came to Cowley College with a high school reputation as superb base-ball player and an academic scholar from Edmond, Ok. While growing up he was around baseball so it is only natural he is playing and loving it. It is one theing to knock it out of the park in baseball and a whole other story to hit a homerun in the classroom as well as a scholar athlete.

BY RICHARD GOULDEditor-in-Chief

The ongoing battle for the top operating system have been waging for years now. Apple, who makes the Macintosh operating system, and Microsoft, who makes the Windows operating system, are bitter rivals. Each company says they have the best components or the best customer service. Really the matter is just a personal choice and I will demonstrate. The average user throughout their school career will use Windows, since Windows computers are cheaper than their Apple counterparts. Most schools throughout the country will stick with Windows unless they

have the money to acquire Apple. Windows computers are what everyone has grown accustomed to

and the only chance that people can use Macs is if they involved

themselves in newspaper or yearbook. Some schools

though do have the funding for Macs and use them intensively.

When the normal user wants to just do simple things such as surf the Internet, create documents for classes and chat with friends then Window computers are the way to go. If students want to go further and use the technology that is on the cutting edge Apple is the way to go. Prices for each one vary and the customization also varies as well. Apple is the

more expensive way to go and the abilities of upgrading are limited to just Apple products. But the service you get with Apple is by far the cutting edge and the warranties are second to none. Windows computers give you the abilities to upgrade and build your own systems. Prices are also less as well but that comes at a cost. Customer service is very limited depending

on which company you purchase from and warranties last a year at the most unless you have an extended warranty. Depending on what you want to spend and how you want to spend your money is a personal choice. I have had the pleasure of working with both Macs and PCs and if I had the choice to go through it all over again I would go with Apple. Apple computers that I

have used are always simple and easier to work with than the PCs I have used. Also, Apples rarely, if at all, get viruses and are user friendly. I also use many programs that are intensive and Apple has never failed.

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BY CHELSEA WEATHERSLayout editor

Bowling is a fun leisure activity that can bring friends and families together but it can also be the easiest

way to earn money for children who are in need of guidance and friendship. The 16th annual Community Bowl for Kids Sake was held March 7 at the Hillcrest Bowling Lanes in Arkansas City. They had two sessions in order to accommodate everyone. The 16th annual College Bowl for Kids Sake was held March 11. The Community Bowl brought 240 people together and the College Bowl brought 45 people together. “This year was very successful. I think it said a lot about our community coming together as a whole. We really had a great turnout for both fund-raisers. There were no rivalries between both Cowley County towns, just a unanimous goal to improve the lives of children who are in need. Despite the economic issue we managed to raise a large sum of money,” said Debi Clark, Program Director. They raised an outstanding amount of a little over $42,000 during both bowls, which was the highest they have raised in ten years. “The great thing about hosting our

own fund-raiser is that all of the money stays in Cowley County,” says Clark, “It will be used to help match kids in our community with the mentors they need.” Chief of Police, Sean Wallace attended the Community Bowl with his Little, Dmiko Marshall as well. Among other students, recently matched was Cowley sophomore, Sabra Downs with her Little, Sierra Zanhuizen who is 9 years old. “I enjoy working with kids because I have younger sisters that I enjoy spending time with. I thought it would be a fun way to volunteer my time since I’m with the ACES program.” Sabra chose the community based program where her and Sierra can do things around the community as well as in her Little’s school. “We participated in the College Bowl for Kids Sake which was really fun. We have also been to the Cherokee Strip Museum, the park, the pool, and we have made cookies. Sierra and I know each other from church so we get along great.”

Bigs (clockwise from top left) Wayne Farley, sophomore, Mitch Woods, freshman, Al-lie Earls, freshman, Brandi Berntsen, sophomore, and Lydia Farley, freshman, Bowl for Kids’ Sake at the Hillcrest Bowling Lanes on March 7. (photo courtesy of BBBS)

For years, Mac and PCs have been in feirce battle for sales; Windows user interface has competed with the Mac OS, and Internet Explorer and Safari are similar competi-tors. (illustration by Alison Jamerson, logo images courtesy of Google images)

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Striking out is a good thing when Bowling for Kids Sake

How have you been involved in SGA this year?I attend all activities that I can when I don’t work. I help the student life area make and pass out flyers for intramurals and activities.

What are other activities in which you participate?Intramural Softball, dodge ball, beach volleyball, and co-ed volleyball. Next year I plan to be on the dance team.

What improvements will you make for SGA and /or for Cowley College?I will do some survey’s and see what the students would like added or changed. I would also like to see if we could implement activities on the weekends.

What else would you like students to know about you?I am a hard worker who will do what it takes to get my plans accomplished. I am very trustworthy, honest, responsible and respectful. I am a strong team leader and I love my friends.

How have you been involved in SGA this year?I have been to 2 meetings and have volunteered and participated in SGA events. I also painted the cowboy and cowgirl for the dance.

What are other activities in which you participate?Act One Drama Club, Improv Troupe, CC Singers, Democrats, and Film Club

What improvements will you make for SGA and /or For Cowley College?Improvements in school spirit by offering contests for recruit-ment for the college, and offering more activities to bring stu-dents together and try to eliminate cliques. (possibly a mix it up day at lunch). Freshman/sophomore buddies so students get involved/knowing people.

What else would you like students to know about you?I am a very fun and loving person, who is sure and willing to get along and cooperate with everyone! I love show tunes, danc-ing and everything Disney. I am organized with notes and I am good at managing time and schedules (including my own busy schedule.) I maybe tiny, but, I have big talent and ambitions and can be quite the firecracker, sure to make you smile and

perform well for SGA.

How have you been involved in SGA this year?I went to many school activities, including basketball games, dances, and activities in the Jungle. Also I am on the Tigerette Danceline, so I am involved in the school.

What are other activities in which you participate?Tigerette Danceline

What improvements do you propose for SGA and /or For Cowley College?I would like to have more survey’s to see what the students want. Come up with more weekend activities for students who can’t go home. Have more things to do socially at the beginning of sec-ond semester for new students to get to know everyone. I think overall Cowley is great, But, I would walk around and ask stu-dents their opinions.

What else would you like students to know about you?I am a very responsible student. I have a good personality and am very easy to get along with. I am a hard worker and I will do anything as many times as I have to get it right. I am very outgoing and I like interacting with people.

How have you been involved in SGA this year?I have attended the meetings since becoming a representative for the Media Club.

What are other activities in which you participate?Media Club, Creative Claws, Online Editor for the Cowley Press, (run the cowleypress.com), Newspaper staff, Photographer for the newspaper

What improvements do you propose for SGA and /or For Cowley College?Increase recycling efforts on campus, Help plan more events on campus, Increase student communication on campus, help ad-dress student/faculty communication issues.

What else would you like students to know about you?I love to write. I pretty much like all types of music. Photogra-phy is a passion of mine when I have the time. I am technically a web design major, but, I am switching to Journalism.

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Walking into the near vacant art room, Jessica Vega sits alone putting the finishing touches

on a fall hued landscape; two people stand vividly looking across a pond in the foreground, a little child tugging at their legs. Jessica calls in Jeremiah from the drawing room to answer some questions. Now that I have both Vega’s together I can get a clearer picture of the unfolding story of their lives. Having gone this far you might be asking yourself what’s all the hubbub about the Vega’s? What makes them so special? What separates these two is that they balance going to Cowley, work and experiencing married life while sharing a common love, art. It all started back in 2007 when Jeremiah was working at Subway in Wellington and Jessica walked in the door. He had never seen her before since they did not go to the same school; Jeremiah went to a Christian school while Jessica went to public. Talking about it Jeremiah said after a while he “finally worked up the courage to ask her out.” After dating around a year, in 2008 he proposed and she said “Yes”. I asked if he was wary at all about being married so young, since Jeremiah would have been 19 and Jessica- 17 at the time, or worried about the apprehension from the folks, to which he answered confidently, “I was not apprehensive, nothing else mattered. All I knew is that I loved her and wanted to be with her,” said Jeremiah. “Both my parents married young and I guess they felt we were mature enough to handle things and make it work. I think they were right; we’ve just passed our first year anniversary.” After drying my eyes I continued. Asking them about their art I learned that

while both their majors were, of course, art related Jessica was into the fine arts more whilst Jeremiah was drawn towards the Graphic design medium and admires Caravaggio, James McNeill Whistler, Tim Bradstreet and his Punisher comics. Jessica on the other hand has a high regard for Michelangelo and Ian Frances and likes the conventional painting and sketching best. For the Vega’s, Cowley plays a role as the next step to success in their lives. When asked how they felt about Cowley they agreed it was a “nice little school, really cozy especially for the convenience and the price” and if Jeremiah ever misses Jessica too bad her classes are just down the hall. Between going to school and working juggling responsibilities can be overwhelming. “I’ve missed plenty of homework assignments because we’ve decided to watch

The Office or do something else instead. But we’re both working on that.” Whenever it’s all said and done their aspirations for the future vary. Jessica wants to open a studio and make art and then sell it. Currently, she doesn’t have a studio yet but still paints, “especially

murals for people, and draws portraits for pay.” Her significant other, however, wants to “get a good education, provide for a family” but do some web comics on the side. Jeremiah works in Wellington right now, full time. On an average day they will go to school together, then they share a quaint lunch at home before Jeremiah has to go to work.

After that Jessica prefers to eat some more, sketch, paint or clean the house. When Jeremiah arrives home from work they will relax before Jessica turns in. Then Jeremiah will stay up and draw, listen to music or anything else besides sleep or homework. So in ending I asked them how their faith fits into their marriage, which lead to the successful decision to get married two years ago. “We both feel that the fact that we do share a common faith, and that we both take it as seriously as we do, was a huge factor in our young marriage. It created such a bond for Jessica and I, and so cemented our relationship that I honestly can’t imagine life without her. It provided a complete reassurance that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with this girl; that God literally crafted her just for me. Why wait?”

Left: A drawing done by Jeremiah Vega. Bottom: Jeremiah observes as Jessica shows him the ins and outs of sculpting . (photo by Peter Onelio)

Both my parents married young and I guess they felt we were mature enough to handle things and make it work. I think they were right; we’ve just passed our first year anniversary.

~ Jeremiah Vega

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Clash of the Titans not in 3D locally

Old classic holds it own against remake

BY ANDREW MARYMEEStaff writer

War erupts across the land as the city of Argos declares war on the gods by tearing down a

monument of Zeus. In return Hades strikes down the soldiers and in the crossfire sinks a boat that our hero of the story Perseus is on, while he himself isn’t hurt his adopted family is killed. After the conflict Hades tells the city of Argos that they have 10 days until the Kraken is released or they need to sacrifice the princess, Andromeda. Here is where a major part of the story changes from the old into the new. While the older one Perseus is stricken by the princess, and is willing to stop at nothing to save her and marry her, in the new one he doesn’t want to help at first until he is told if he does this he can get his revenge on Hades for killing his family. After the long and perilous journey instead of saving the princess he falls in love of his guardian who had been watching over him, since his birth. This movie which since it first was announced was drug through the dirt and talked about as an omen, as so put the original is always better just making a new one is not the same as a lot of people say. Even with all this murmurs of dislike the movie came out and previews for it were seen, it seemed as if it might be good and in 3D even. Opening night was packed and the tickets were already sold it. With the opening scene it was already a different story line. While some people complained

I was interested. While the movie principles were the same there was enough of a twist to keep you in your seat intrigued and watching wanting to know what was going to happen next. Though there were changes from the original it was good changes that put the movie in a different perspective. Instead of being in awe of the gods and wanting to save his future wife Perseus wants to help the city for revenge so he can kill Hades for what he did to his family. Along with hidden hints about the original movie with what they left out like Bubo the mechanical owl that only made an appearance for the older fans delight. With new age computer generated graphics this film truly put the original to shame even though the 1981 film the graphics then were top of the line. While all the CG is breathtaking and the story line leaves you wanting more there was almost no 3D to it at all. There is one or two scenes where you can clearly see it but after those it is blank. For all the advertisement and the extra ticket price two scenes that is really ridiculous. All in all this movie was a real hit for me. The CG and the story line really made a home run. Being an original fan myself, I saw nothing that put me off at all. Though while the movie had all the good moments and all the CG and story line added it was still a major let down with having no 3D in it. While this movie would be great to see in any theater in 2D it is not worth the extra two through four dollars just to see it in supposed 3D.

BY ANNE SANCHEZStaff writer

The original 1981 Clash of the Titans is a good movie. So the monsters look like moving clay models but for that time it was the latest and greatest technology. Even when I was young and saw the movie for the first time I was terrified of Medusa, the Kraken and of course I was in awe of Pegasus. Recently I went back into my movie collection and pulled it out, re-watching it is like stepping back in time. The minimum computer generated graphics was refreshing considering the new Clash of the Titans looks like it relies heavily. Not that I do not like CG animation mind you it is just nice to see real actors having to act. Another cool part of the old Clash of the Titans is the sound effects. The rattling/clicking noise Medusa makes while she hunts down Peruses combine with the very soft and eerie background music is chilling. Another encouraging point is that this movie is old enough that the remake was refreshing and CG animation would give it that spicy twist. The new Clash of the Titans is an okay movie. It’s worth seeing it in theaters but not worth the extra money to see it in 3D. 3D was more of an after thought a

way to make extra money for the fat cat moviemakers. It was slightly disappointing that the newer version wasn’t as similar to the older version. The characters were still there but the story had been twisted a little too much for example instead of falling in love and marrying Andromeda like in the original there’s an extra female character who is more the adventuress. I enjoyed the new Clash of the Titans it was good but the original is the original and I would have preferred the newer movie been more similar to the original.

Right: Perseus (Sam Worhtington)holds up Medu-sas’s head to the Kraken turning it to stone. He pro-tected the city of Argos, by defeat-ing her. Perseus is under the impression that destroying the Kraken will weaken Hades and enable Perseus to seek his revenge. (photo courtesy of IGN.com)

Bottom: Original movie poster from the 1981 release features Perseus (Harry Hamlin) and the mythical creatures Medu-sa, Pegasus and the Kraken. Zeus throws lighting bolts. (photo cour-tesy of IGN.com)

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BY IAN WHITLEYCampus editor

Comedy Night, a time to hang out with friends, relax, and watch some good entertainment put on by

Cowley students. The event is hosted by Creative Claws, the creative writing club on campus, and will feature student comedy works. “[Comedy Night] is a night of comedy competition with original works,” ex-plained Marlys Cervantes, humanities chair and sponsor of Creative Claws. “Most will prob-ably be stand up comedy routines, although it can be skits that are writ-ten by someone so you can include more than one person within that. And we have had some who have done duos, and even one with a guitar.” The comedy routines will be judged, but Cervantes said she was currently unsure about the lineup for the judges.Comedy Night is an event Creative Claws start just a few years ago after the success of Talent Night. “We are just now getting the informa-

tion out for acts to come in, said Cervantes. “It’s been a lot of fun the couple of times we have done it. I have already heard a couple of people talking about what they are writ-ing and getting ready so I know there are people who remember it and are wanting to be involved.” The event takes place April 15 at 7 p.m. in the Brown Center Room 203. There is a $2 charge or a $1 charge with a food item to donate to a food bank. “The money is going to the club fund,”

said Jessica Dyer, the vice president of Creative Claws. “Which, in the long run helps Creative Claws set up more events for students and let them be more involved in things such as Writer’s Corner and the Talent Show.” “[Students] want to start

writing now,” said Cervantes. “Since it is original works. Then just decide if they want to do something themselves, like a stand up type routine. Or if they would like to do a skit we would be happy to have clubs or just friends get together and write and perform a skit.” We will have a screening probably the day before” said Cervantes. “Just to be sure

we have everything they need and so we can tell them how the room will be set up and things like that.” The sign up forms are in the humanities office or from Dyer or Carson. “Comedy Night is a great night to either entertain or enjoy being entertained,” said Dyer. “So students, unglue your eyes from the TV and come to some real live enter-

tainment. I know for a fact we’ve got some great acts.” “It’s just a fun night to have a couple of hours and just laugh,” said Cervantes. “If anybody is like me we work really hard, we do a lot, and we always keep busy so any-time we can get some real people that make me laugh it’s a good thing, so this will be the night to do that.”

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BY IAN WHITLEYCampus editor

Metroid has been a big Nintendo franchise since the times of the Super Nintendo. Sure, it has never been as big as Nintendo games like Mario and the Legend of Zelda, but it has still been a strong series.

First, we had the original 2-D Metroid games, and then it moved to the 3-D Metroid Prime games that Retro Games created. Now, Nintendo has handed the Metroid title to another group, Team Ninja, the geniuses behind the Ninja Gaiden series.

The new title is called Metroid: The Other M, and it explores the past of Samus Aran (the main protagonist in the Metroid series). Team Ninja has always had a knack for storytelling, as seen in the epic story of the Ninja Gaiden games.

The Other M looks like it will not

disappoint the amazing story lines of the Metroid series, especially the Metroid Prime titles.

The Other M will be original in its own way. It is bringing back the 2-D side scrolling of the original Metroid, but combining it with 3-D.

Players will be able to switch freely between the 2-D side scrolling and shooting from a 3-D mode. Although, the problem is players will not have the option of moving around in the 3-D mode. It is mostly for looking around the area, not for playing through the entire game.

The game is meant to be played mostly in the 2-D.

Team Ninja is bringing the signature no-holds-barred action of Ninja Gaiden. Samus Aran will perform melee combat in this game.

Not just any melee combat, it is more like Ryu Hayabusa combat. Samus will be throwing her enemies around and laying the smack down on the likes of Ridley and other such enemies.

The game uses an auto-lock-on, something that 2-D side scroller games normally do not have because it is part of the challenge to actually aim. Hopefully Team Ninja will provide the option to turn this off.

Fans of the Metroid series will have to keep their fingers crossed for this title. It has the potential to be great, but we will just have to see if Team Ninja pulls through and provides the Metroid killing goodness of the previous titles.

Blasting away Space Pirates and energy sucking Metroids with Team Ninja

Top: The new Metroid game is produced by Team Ninja, the game designers be-hind Ninja Gaiden. Team Ninja will bring their imaginative melee combat to the Metroid series.

Bottom: Most of the game is played in 2-D, but in certain parts the players will want to switch to 3-D. The ability to switch between 2-D and 3-D is a first for the Metroid series. The use of 2-D and 3-D combined gameplay has been at-tempted, with minimal success, by other producers on games such as Megaman.

Left to right are winners of last year’s Creative Claws Comedy Night, Lee Lyons, graduate, sophomores, Jake Fletcher, Mitch Hoover and Wayne Farley, and Alex Pilliman, graduate. This year’s Comedy Night is April 15 in Brown Center Room 203. Admission is $2 or $1 with a non-parishable food item to be donated to the local foodbank. (file photo)

So students, unglue your eyes from the TV and come to some real live entertainment. I know for a fact we’ve got some great acts.

~ Jessica Dyer

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BehindThe ScenesDan Byers

CP: Where are you from?

DB: Ark City

CP: Why did you choose Cowley?

DB: I liked the music program and it is much cheaper. It keeps me afloat. It is also closer to home.

CP: Why did you choose to play Alto Saxophone?

DB: When I was in 6th grade, my mom asked me if I wanted to plan an instru-ment. She played saxophone in high school so that is why I choose it. It runs in the family.

CP: What is your favorite part about Jazz Band?

DB: I just love being involved in music. It has always been apart of me and my family. That is my adrenaline rush.

CP: What is your favorite kind of music?

DB: My favorite music is a contest between metal and jazz. I know that is a weird combination.

CP: What are your favorite songs to play?

CB: My favorite is “Li’l James”. [My other favorite] is not in Jazz Band, it is in combo but it is called “Straight No Chaser”.

CP: What other instruments do you play?

DB: My second is guitar. I also play some bass guitar.

CP: What are your plans after Cowley?

DB: I don’t know where I want to go, but I want to get a Bachelors and a Mas-ters in music and then teach at a college.

BY ERIC SMITHScene editor

As odd as it may seem, I grew up loving Rap music. The first CD I ever bought was Big Willie Style by

Will Smith. I used to love to listen to artists Coolio and Eminem on the radio. I loved the way they could cleverly weave poetry into their songs and could so elegantly rhyme to the beat. Today I find it hard to listen to Rap music. Mostly because much of today’s Rap music sucks. Musicians today will try to fill a mold that they rarely deviate from, so almost all Rap songs start to sound the same to me. Rap music is mostly filled with swearing, sexism, homophobia, violence, and in general, a lot of offensive material. It is easy for people to get turned off by Rap. I know people who say they will listen to any type of music except Rap. I don’t think they are giving it a fair chance. There are many artists who are breaking the mold. I think if people gave them a chance, they would realize there is good Rap out there.

K’Naan K’Naan has a different background from most Rappers. He was born in Somali and lived there during the civil war. He stayed until he was 13 and he moved with his family to Canada on the last commercial flight to leave the country. When he arrived in Canada he learned how to speak English by imitating Rappers like Nas and Rakim. For someone who has gone through so much heartache, he is still one of the most optimistic musicians out there. One of his most known songs, “Fatima”, is about his girlfriend that was shot when he lived in Somalia. I predict that K’Naan will be one of the biggest stars in music in a couple of years. His song “I come Prepared” has been

featured on ESPN and his “Waving Flag” has already become the official anthem of the 2010 World Cup. He has worked with such stars as Mos Def, Adam Levine from Maroon 5, Damien Marley, and even Kirk Hammett, the lead guitarist for Metallica.

Matisyahu

If there is a prize for the best Jewish Reggae artist from New York, Matisyahu probably has that award in the bag. Although he is mostly a Reggae artist, he incorporates a lot of Rapping in his songs and has even collaborated with Akon on a remix of his song “One Day”. Matisyahu rose to fame in 2006, mostly with his single “King Without a Crown”. Matisyahu takes his Jewish heritage very seriously in his life and it often shows up in his music. “Jerusalem” displays the pride he has for his heritage with lines like “Afraid of truth and dark history/Why is everybody always chasing me/Cut off the roots of your family tree/Can’t you see, that’s not the way to be”. Matisyahu

even refuses to play concerts on Saturdays because of Jewish tradition.

Common Common is the type of Rapper that is no stranger to curse words or the n-word, but don’t let the parental advisory stickers fool you. He has written some very inspirational Rap songs. His most famous song is “I have a Dream” and was featured in the movie Freedom Writers. The song includes samples of Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous speech in the chorus. Common is known for his philanthropic work and has donated a great deal of money to AIDS research, has appeared in ads for PETA, and has promised to keep homophobic lyrics out of his music.

MURS Although he is a very underground right now, MURS has made a name for himself in the indie Rap scene. He has recently worked with Rappers such as Snoop Dogg and Will.i.am. MURS songs are mostly clean and contain few swear words. He sometimes sings about drugs and sex but usually in a positive way. He uses lyrics like “I’m anti-thug and I’m anti-drugs” and “Don’t ever let the fact that you can’t be perfect/Stop you from doing your best/ MURS for President”. MURS songs often incorporate samples from other songs. He has sampled songs by James Blunt and Michael Jackson.

There are decent Rap artists out there if you give them a chance. Some old ones include Will Smith, LL Cool J, and Run DMC. There are plenty of great artists out there if you are willing to look.Along with being a rapper, Common is

also known for his acting. He has ap-peared in the movies Wanted and Termina-tor Salvation. (photo courtesy of format-mag.com)

MURS for President is the major record debut of MURS. Expect the extra atten-tion and money to make his next album even better. (photo courtesy of pitchfork-media.com)

Rap music does not always have to be about thugs and drugs

K’naan is new to music and has only released two albms. Expect him to be big in a couple of years. (photo courtesy of www.aux.tv)

Reggae has not had a best selling artist other than the Marleys. Matisyahu has had two albums on the Billboard charts. (photo courtesy of vocalrebellion.files.wordpress.com)

BY BENJAMIN DONALSSports editor

Women

The No. 6 ranked women’s tennis team proved their ranking last weekend with a 3-1 finish at the Seminole (OK)

Junior College Invitational. The meet was split into two days. On Friday, the Tigers fought hard against tough No. 13 ranked Collin County winning the contest 5-4. Adrijana Pavlovic, sophomore, and doubles partner Jamie

Blackim, Sophomore, defeated Collin County’s No.1 doubles team of Jaclyn Lahari and Morgen Shaw 9-7. Pavlovic also won her singles match 6-4, 6-0, while Blackim fell in three sets 3-6, 6-2, 13-11. Shannon Franz, sophomore, and Wrylie Finkle, sophomore, also defeated their Collin County counterparts 8-3. The only doubles team to fall to Collin County was the duo Jessica Montemayor, sophomore, and Brittany Laner, sophomore, who were defeated 9-8 in a hard fought match. Montemayor and Natalia Medina, sophomore, were the only other Tigers to

win their singles match. That same afternoon the team had even more success versus Seminole Junior College. All three double teams won while the No.1,2,3, and 4 singles players won. Following a great Friday Cowley started their Saturday just as fast. The Tigers blanked Barton County 9-0. The Tigers tried to translate their success against lower ranked teams into their match up with the No. 2 ranked Tyler Junior College Apaches. The Apaches had other plans. Tyler Junior College defeated Cowley 8-1 in both teams’ final match. Pavlovic battled with Antonia Kolovau for three sets before losing 4-6, 6-1, 7-10. It was Pavlovic’s second singles loss this spring and

her first since the team’s opening meet. Montemayor, Blackim, Medina, Finkle, and Laner also fell in singles play. The team’s lone point came at No. 1 doubles when Pavlovic and Blackim defeated Tyler Junior College’s Kolovau and Casey Bulls. Next up for the Tigers is Friends University followed by conference foe Johnson County. In response to where the team’s focus lays Cobble said, “ Johnson is a region team so sure our focus is there, but we’re not going to overlook Friends [University].”

Men

For the men, it was the toughest meet they have competed at all season. The Tigers battle four top 25 teams, including the No.1, 3, and 4 teams and finished the meet 1-3. First up on the agenda was No. 3 ranked Collin County Community College. Sophomore Roger White scored the teams’ lone point in his 3-6, 7-6, 10-8 No. 3 singles win. Teammate Lloyd Bruce-Burgess, sophomore, was not as lucky at No. 1 singles. Bruce-Burgess was defeated in straight sets 6-3, 6-1, against Damian Hume. Hume is currently the No.1 ranked player in the NJCAA Division One, Bruce-Burgess is currently No.4. The men faced stiff competition yet again later that afternoon against the No. 4 ranked Seminole State College Trojans. The Trojans dropped the Tigers 7-2. In No. 1 singles Bruce-Burgess defeated No. 5 ranked Mbonisi Ndimande 6-2, 6-2. Sophomore Renato Mendes and freshmen Joan Valls, Felipe Pimenta, Tom Gibaud all fell to their Trojan counterparts. White was also defeated after he was forced to retire early in the second set. “Every match up was real close and even if it didn’t go our way I wasn’t disappointed. The guys still played very well,” said Head Coach Josh Cobble. Cowley got a break from their elite competition Saturday when they defeated No. 25 Barton County Community College 8-1. While leading in his match 4-2, Mendes was forced to retire early. Both Bruce-Burgess’ and Pimenta’s opponents were forced to retire. Gibaud and Samir Haikel, sophomore, won their matches while the duos of Mendes and Pimenta, and White and Dickson also won. In the team’s final dual of the invitational, the Tigers found themselves up against powerhouse No. 1 Tyler Junior College. For the Tigers it was their best performance against the top four as they lost 6-3. “The scores of the overall results don’t reflect how well the guys actually played. It was a solid weekend of tennis for the guys,” said Cobble. Bruce-Burgess defeated Stan Rodier in three sets 2-6, 6-1, 15-13. Valls also defeated his opponent in three sets 1-6, 7-5, 10-6. Cowley’s other point was contributed by White and Dickson, who finished 3-1 in doubles play at the meet overall.

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Player Profile

Aaron ReaCowley Baseball

Bachelors of Organizational Management and Leadership

The Teacher Education Unit at Friends University is accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036, Phone: 202-466-7496. This accreditation includes the undergraduate and graduate levels of professional education programs offered at the institution. In addition, the education

programs at Friends University are also approved by the Kansas State Department of Education

Please contactJeanice at 620-251-7700 ext 2119

Jeanice_young@friends.edu www.friends.edu

Classes at Cowley Community College begin in June

Where did you grow up?In Lawrence. I graduated from Lawrence High School.

Is baseball your favorite sport?I’ve played other sports but baseball is my favorite. I played basketball up until high school and then I played football throughout high school.

Why did you choose to come to Cowley?I wanted to play Division I baseball but it just wasn’t an option for me. I chose Cowley because it just seemed like the right place to go.

What do you do in your freetime?Down here, when I’m not playing baseball or doing school stuff, I go fish with some guys; just relax and get away from it all.

What is your major?Right now I’m undecided, but I’ll probably end up doing something in business.

How long have you been playing baseball?My dad put a baseball in my crib so it started there. I think that I started tee ball around four or five and I’ve been playing ever since. My dad really helped to push me.

Where do you plan on transferring after Cowley?Well, I’m going to be here this year and next year and then I don’t know. It’ll depend on what offers come in. I’d like to go to some school in the Big XII. Maybe somewhere down south so I can be outdoors more.

Cowley Baseball Upcoming Schedule

Thursday, April 8- At Johnson CountySaturday, April 10- Against Neosho CountyTuesday, April 13- At IndependenceThursday, April 15- At Coffeyville

Tigers slam into Seminole Invitational

Preparing to return a serve, sophomore Jamie Blackim eyes the incoming ball. Blackim and partner Adrijana Pavlovic, sopho-more, finished 4-0 at the Seminole Junior College Invitational. (photo by Christopher Bales)

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BY BENJAMIN DONALSSports editor

The Cowley baseball team has been well consistent all season. The team has not dropped both games in a

doubleheader since February. In their most recent games the Tigers stole both games from Kansas City and split with Fort Scott Community College. The team traveled to Kansas City on April 1 to play in what turned out to be two hard fought games. The Tigers took a quick lead scoring two runs in the top of the second inning. Cowley kept the offensive attack going scoring one run in the third and four in the fourth inning. The Tiger defense kept Kansas City from getting anything until a single run in the fifth. It was in the sixth inning that things started to get interesting. Cowley scored one run in the top of the sixth inning before switching sides. After a solid five innings, pitcher Zach Cargill, sophomore, finally broke. Following a walk of the leadoff batter, Cargill surrendered a two-run home run. After two team errors, Cargill was relieved by Matt Garcia, sophomore, who was then replaced by Chase Webb, sophomore. Webb allowed four more runs in the eighth inning before retiring Kansas City with an 8-8 tie. Aaron Rea, freshman, broke the tie with what would be the game winning RBI in the top of the eighth.

Surely the dramatic results of the first game would not repeat itself in the second, well not exactly. The Tigers yet again struck first scoring four in the first inning, including Freshman B.J. Misialek’s three run, his first of the season. Following a stupendous first inning the Tigers did not have another offensive outbreak until the fifth inning, in which they scored one run. Heading into eighth the score was tied 5-5. Tyler Hancock blasted the tie with a double bringing in two runners. The Tigers finished with nine hits in game two with no errors. The last minutes drama from Kansas City was not reiterated in the team’s doubleheader against Fort Scott. Game one was all business for the Tigers scoring four runs on seven hits. In game two the Tigers saw stiffer competition. The Greyhounds ripped through the Cowley defense for three runs in their opening at bats. Fort Scott continued to hold a grip on the Tigers’ offense until the fifth inning; that was when the Tigers got their first run of the game. Cowley would add an impressive five runs over the next three innings to Fort Scott’s four, but could only muster a single run in the ninth inning losing 7-9. The loss dropped Cowley to second place in the Jayhawk East Division behind Johnson County. The teams will compete on April 8th in Overland Park.

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BY CHELSEA WEATHERSLayout editor

Despite a troublesome start losing to Barton, North Central, Rose State, and Northern Oklahoma College, the softball girls are finally hitting away the wins. The ladies played the double-header very well against Brown Mackie College last Tuesday. In the first game Sophomore pitcher Ashley Spencer gave up two hits but pitched 12 straight strike outs. “I feel like I’m working hard and putting together a team effort. The other ladies are behind me and we’re starting to gel as a team,” Spencer said. Nichole Cutherbertson, Cowley’s freshman first basemen, hit a two run home run in the first game as well, running up the scoreboard. The Tigers won 4 to 0 . In game two the score was 7-2 when sophomore short stop, Alysha Poteat hit a three run, home run, racking up the points from 7-10, therefore placing a run rule on the other team. A run rule is when a team scores more than 8 points in 5 innings. After a run rule is achieved the game is over. The final score of the second game was 10-2 and the combined score against Brown Mackie was 17-9. “Although we had a rough start, our three main goals are still in reach. We want to win the Jayhawk East Conference for the seventh year in a row;

we want to win at least 40 games for the twelfth year in a row, and we want to go to Nationals,” says Head Softball Coach Ed Hargrove. The Tigers played and successfully defeated Fort Scott last Thursday with great performances by Poteat, Cutherbertson, and freshman relief pitcher Starr Mcleod. The double header, although quite warm, went well. Spencer struggled in the first few innings with 9 hits and 8 strikeouts. “The way I’m performing I need to work harder at times. Everyone is contributing their skills and stepping up,” Spencer said. The Tigers did step up to the challenge when Cutherbertson picked up the lead with yet another home run. The final score was 14-5. They picked up another run rule. In the second game Mcleod pitched a shut-out where no runs were scored. When Poteat came in, hopes were high. The team wanted another good hit and they got it. She hit a three run home run helping the Tigers win 10-0, and receiving their third run rule. The combined score was 19-9.

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BY BENJAMIN DONALSSports editor

The weather is not the only thing heating up in Kansas. Cowley’s Track and Field teams have been having

athletes qualify for Nationals left and right. On March 31st Cowley hosted the Tiger Invite. During the meet three school records were broken. Vondrell Harris, sophomore, broke two of them. Harris, who transferred to Cowley this year, broke the school records for both the High Jump and the Triple Jump with marks of 6-10 and 50-5 1/2. “Breaking the record was a great feeling and something I will always remember. The first thing I said to myself was, if it wasn’t for God and the support of my teammates it couldn’t have been done. All I could feel was joy and happiness running through my body,” said Harris.

Kale Hamm, sophomore, owned the previous High Jump record at 6-9 which he set last year. Cory McCoy had held the previous Triple Jump record of 49-7. Harris’ jumps earned him first and second place and also qualified him for Nationals.

“It makes me very confident and more determined to continue excelling in my jumping. All I have to do now is keep God first and work hard and everything will fall into play! Nationals nationals nationals, I’ll be ready when they say ‘Vondrell Harris you’re up to jump.’ I always leave it on the track,” said Harris. Sophomore Ray Quill also broke a school record in the team’s home meet. Quill finished with a time of 14.93 in the 110 meter hurdles and captured fourth place. Quill eclipsed

the previous record by .31 seconds. “The sad part about Ray’s indoor season was that he hurt his knee. He has worked his butt off all year. He broke some records but not by much, but we’re expecting him to run even faster from here on,” said Head Coach Mark Phillips. Jory Custar, sophomore, excelled in the 800-meter run, placing first with a time of 1.53.98. Custar’s time also qualified him for

nationals. Custar was not the only runner to see success at the Tiger Invite. Runners, Dustin Mettler, sophomore., Josh Gracia, sophomore., and Phillip Banowetz, sophomore, all met national qualifying marks in the 5000-meter run. The trio placed first, fourth, and

seventh, respectively. Rounding out the events, the

Tigers had two other male athletes qualify for Nationals. Sophomore, Isbeck Salinas qualified for the

3000-meter steeplechase after placing second with a time of 9:50.23. Michael McLeod, freshman, placed first in pole vault with a jump of 14-9 also

earning him a spot at Nationals. The women also experienced

much success like the men. Five runners met national qualifying times while the team experienced success in all events. Marvia Lewin, sophomore, placed third in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:19.83 which met the qualifying time. Jessica Dyer, sophomore, also placed fourth in the event, roughly under 13 seconds behind Lewin with a time of 2:32.55. The Tigers also had multiple qualifiers in the 5000-meter run and the 3000-meter steeplechase. In the 5000-meter run, Cecilia Burley, sophomore, clocked in at 18:25.70 earning her a first place finish and a spot at Nationals. Likewise, Purity Cheruiyot, sophomore, qualified with her third place finish time of 18:46.93. Mirroring their teammates’ success, Cowley’s Valerie Bland, freshman, and Leigh Ann Omarkhail, freshman, both qualified in the 3000-meter steeplechase. Bland finished second with a time of 12:24.53, while Omarkhail clocked in just less than seven seconds later at 12:33.08 for a third place finish.

“They’re both freshman qualifying for Nationals, that really makes a statement as to what kind of athletes they are,” said Coach Mark Phillips. Though they did not meet the national qualifying mark, other Cowley athletes experienced success at the Tiger Invite. Sophomore Kate Scott placed first in the high jump with a mark of 4-11, while fellow teammate Allison Hoover, freshman., finished second in the pole vault after clearing 9-4. The Tigers’ relay teams also finished well with the Cowley “A” team finishing third in the 4X100-meter relay and the Cowley “B” team placing fourth in the 4X400-meter relay. Track and Field will next compete in the WSU KT Woodman Invitational on April 9 and 10. The team will be looking for more athletes to qualify for Nationals.

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APRIL 8, 2010 THE CP SPORTS

Vondrell Harris performing his record breaking high jump at the Cowley Invite.

Mac Griffith

(Left) Leigh Ann Omarkhail, freshman, plunges into the steeplechase water pit during the 3000-meter steeplechase. Omarkhail placed third in the event and qualified for Nationals. (Right) Descending from the steeple, Isbeck Salinas, sopho-more, runs the 3000-meter steeplechase at the Cowley Invite. Salinas’ time qualified him for nationals, which will be his sec-ond consecutive appearance for the 3000-meter steeplechase. (phtos by Carly Budd)

Track and Field teams reaching new heights