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THE COWLEY PRESSThe Student Newspaper of Cowley College

Arkansas City, Kan.www.cowleypress.com

Issue 4

October 18, 2007

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BY JOSH PATTONOpinions Editor

Precision Environmental Services (PES) was on campus Oct 1 to conduct two different kinds of tests on the substance in Kimmell dorm. One was an air quality test and was administered in four different areas: rooms 301 and 401, apartment 212 and outside the northwest corner of the building.

The second test was a tape-lift sample also administered in four locations: the ceiling by the ducts in rooms 401 and 201, the ceiling by the vent on the fourth floor lobby, and inside the lobby air duct.

The tests results were in on Oct 3. The outcome of the air testing showed various mold spores in all locations. Room 212 had

the low count of 132 spores, while room 401 had the high of 667.

Outside, however, showed a count of 9,491 spores. This is a typical spore count for this time of year considering the weather conditions.

According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, when a home has a count of more than 1,300 mold spores it is a “moldy home” and deemed unsuitable for habitation. This varies according to location and conditions.

“The results show spore counts in all the complaint areas, however, the counts in the building do not indicate anything out of the ordinary based on the count from outside the building,” said Leon Conway, an investigator for PES.

See Test results, page 4

BY ALEX SKOVManaging Editor

Human nature dictates that tragedy draws people’s attention like moths to a light. Connecting a

second-hand story to a visual puts that tragedy into perspective. And although yellow caution tape can be stepped over, a natural quarantine is respected; a line drawn tells a person when they have seen enough.

Freshman Eli Hilderbrand died due to smoke inhalation in a house fire just blocks away from campus at 109 N. Fourth St., during the early morning hours of Tuesday, Oct. 2.

Smoke inhalation is the tentative cause of death.

Eli Hilderbrand and his brother, sophomore Ty Hilderbrand, lived in the lower section of the house, which served as a four-plex apartment building.

“[The fire] started on the front porch,” Arkansas City Fire Chief Randy Leach said.

The front porch was often the site of socialization. Leach said that witnesses reported those hanging out on the porch often tossed cigarette butts into a garbage can.

The fire started as a result of “improp-erly discarded smoking material,” accord-ing to a press release from the Arkansas City Fire Department.

“All [that] we know is from interviews with people,” Leach said.

Leach went on to explain that a ciga-rette “could smolder for a very, very long time” in a couch or garbage can, but that once a flame ignited it would take “a very small [amount] of time to progress” to a full-blown blaze.

“The front windows had been blown out by the time it was noticed by the oc-cupants,” Leach said.

Of the four apartments, three were occupied. With the exception of Eli Hilder-brand, everyone fled the house safely.

“He [Eli] did wake his brother up,” Leach said, referring to statements that Eli Hilderbrand had been the only tenant awake when the fire broke out.

Some speculation remains as to wheth-er the fire started at 3 a.m. or earlier in the

morning, around 1:30 a.m.

“I can’t answer that,” Leach said. “There could be the possibility [that the fire was seen] and could have been mistaken for a charcoal grill.”

If, in fact, witnesses did see flames prior to 3 a.m., Leach said “people see a fire and assume it has been called in.”

The call to re-port the blaze came from about one block away from the house itself at 3:05 a.m. The first fire trucks arrived on the scene at 3:07 a.m.

“Rumors say that it took 15-20 minutes for the fire department to get there,” Leach said. “We had a two min-ute response time.”

Another rumor that has plagued the college com-munity is that firefighters from the Winfield Fire Department arrived before ACFD.

“Ark City got there first,” said Win-field Fire Chief Curtis Wilson, “and from what I understand their crews had a really good knock-down before we showed up.”

An automatic aid agreement between the two fire departments ensures that when a structure fire is reported in either town, both will be on-hand to assist in controlling the blaze.

All accounts state that the Oct. 2 fire was out by 3:30 a.m.

“It was like any other normal structure fire scene,” Leach said.

See Fire, page 4

BY ALEX SKOVManaging Editor

Eli Hilderbrand, who hailed from Purcell, Okla., was lively and well-liked around campus. In high school, Hilder-brand played football for the Purcell Drag-ons and sang in the school choir. Among his activities at Cowley was a work-study position in the Wellness Center.

Wellness Center Director Gina McK-own said that Hilderbrand “came in on the perfect day” in August. She had been talking about needing another work-study student on the day he arrived.

“He just fit the classic mold,” McKown said. “All the people that work here are very personable. He was very outgoing. In some aspects he was quiet and reserved, but once you got to know him, he was a riot.”

On Oct. 1, he received a promotion.“I was so thrilled,” McKown said. “It

was the first day of his promotion here and he was going to show me [that he deserved it]. We worked late.”

As with any death, Hilderbrand’s pass-ing has taken a high emotional toll.

Counselor Roy Reynolds said he has dealt with “somewhere between five and 10 students” as a direct result.

“In general, it’s safe to say that they’re adjusting to this new reality,” Reynolds said. “They’re making adjustments and making progress.”

McKown had the chance to bond with

Hilderbrand in the hours he spent at the Wellness Center.

“He was just a really special guy,” McKown said. “My heart goes out to his family and Ty.”

On the night of Oct. 3, more than 50 people participated in a vigil for Hilder-brand outside of the fire-marred house. A temporary fence separated the attendees from the grounds, but the light from their candles made their presence unmistakable. Three pastors from churches in Cowley County came to the vigil, as did two area Catholic priests. Elizabeth Pool, a neighbor of Hilderbrand’s, brought out numerous rosaries for those who wanted them.

After the vigil, an impromptu memori-al was set up around the mailboxes in front of the apartments, complete with stuffed animals and flowers.

Hilderbrand’s funeral was held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 6 at Goldsby Funeral Home in Goldsby, Okla. Burial took place in Hillside Cemetary in Purcell.

Funds to assist with funeral costs have been established at the First American Bank in Purcell and with Union State Bank. Donations to the First American Bank fund can be made by contacting Ellen Bebout at (405) 366-3223, and those wishing to donate to the Eli Hilderbrand Memorial Fund can do so at any Union State Bank location.

Those struggling to cope with the loss of Hilderbrand are encouraged to visit Reynolds in the Student Counseling office located just off the Jungle.

Eli Hilderbrand lived in an apartment on the lower level of the house at 109 N. Fourth Street. Boards were placed on the front of the house for support after the Oct. 2 fire. (Photo by Callie Maxwell)

Campus community mourns loss

Young life taken in early morning blaze

Kimmell tests negative for mold

Oct. 18, 2007Page 2 NEWSTHE COWLEY PRESS

with Student of the MonthHeather Davis

BY COURTNEY CRAINAssistant Editor

Last year she was the Most Valuable Player in the Jayhawk Conference Eastern Division, a first-team NJCAA

Division II Softball All-American, and one of the three finalists for the College Female Athlete of the Year for the Wichita area. This year, Heather Davis, the pitcher for the Lady Tigers softball team, has been chosen as the October Student of the Month.

The biology major from Fort Scott, Kansas, is the daughter of Tom and Cindy Davis. She has a sister, Erica, who is a junior in high school. She is the grand-daughter of Warren and Roberta Davis of Fort Scott, and David and Janice Gill of Overland Park.

Next year, Davis plans to transfer to Pittsburg State to complete her bachelor’s degree in the field of biology. She would one day like to work in the fields of physi-ology or pharmacy.

When she’s not on the field, the ath-letic sophomore is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Mu Alpha Theta. She also loves reading fiction novels in her spare time.

Cowley Press: What is your favorite Cowley memory?Heather Davis: My favorite Cowley memory was last year at the end of the year. My friends and I had a lot of fun hanging out, floating on the river and carpooling to Nieves’ in Winfield. It was sad to say goodbye when summer came.

CP: What are your favorite movie, color and food?HD: I don’t have a favorite movie, but I do like action movies, as well as comedies. My favorite color is green, like my eyes, and I love all things sweet.

CP: Who is your role model and why?HD: My role models are my parents. They’ve taught me to work hard in everything I do, humility, patience, and to be kind to everyone.

CP: Why did you choose your major?HD: I’ve always been interested in science. I’m better at reading and English, though, so science gives me a real challenge.

CP: In your opinion, what is the definition of success?HD: Working hard to achieve your goals.

CP: When you are having a bad day, what do you do to make yourself feel better?HD: I like to work out to make myself feel better. Endorphins put me in a great mood. Either that or take a nap.

CP: In your opinion, what is the most admirable trait a person can possess?HD: The drive to make themselves better.

CP: You have received several honors and awards throughout your softball career. What are some of them? HD: First team All-Jayhawk East league pitcher, Freshman of the Year, League Most Valuable Player, First team Region VI pitcher, First team All-American pitcher, and finalist for the Wichita area Female Athlete of the Year.

CP: What does being chosen as Student of the Month mean to you?HD: I am very surprised and honored to be chosen. I never thought I would receive anything like this since most people know me by sports. It’s a nice balance.

Heather Davis was chosen as Student of the Month by the Student Affairs Committee after being nominated by faculty/staff. (Photo by Jackie Hutchinson)

ampus LineupWHAT? WHEN? WHERE?

Cafe Acoustic Thurs. Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. Brown’sFeaturing Tim Durham

Fall Musical “Crazy For You” Thurs. Oct 18-20, 7:30 p.m. Robert Brown Theatre

Volleyball Tue. Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. W.S. Scott Audi- vs. Hesston torium

Volleyball Wed. Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. W.S. Scott Audi-vs. Fort Scott torium

College Closed Thurs. Oct. 25-Sun. Oct.28 All CampusesFor Fall Break

Basketball Sat. Oct. 27, 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. W.S. Scott Audi-vs. Newman University amd Oklahoma Wesleyan torium

Paint A Pumpkin Contest Mon. Oct. 29, Noon CafeteriaThe scariest, funniest and creative will be awarded cash prizes.

Children’s Play Tryouts Mon. Oct. 29, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Brown Center “Three Bully Goat’s Griff” and 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Rehearsal Hall Pumpkin Carving Contest Mon. Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. TBA

Corn Maze Tue. Oct. 30, 6 p.m. Hayesville Bring a flashlight and $4.

Costume Dance Wed. Oct. 31, 9 p.m.-midnight Rec. BuildingCash prizes will be awarded to scariest, funniest, most original and best couple.

Talent Show Thurs. Nov. 1, 7 p.m. Robert Brown Registration deadline is Mon. Oct 29 Theatre

Tutoring Lab is closed October 25th - 28th (Fall break), November 21st - 25th (Thanksgiving), and

December 14th to January (Christmas break.) Please contact Gena Stevens

554-2723, stevensg@cowley.edu to make a reservation.

Monday Laurie Mulford Algebra, Calculus, Accounting 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Richard Rudzinski Algebra, Calculus 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Keoki Waipa Algebra & Trigonometry 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

TuesdayRowena Voss Algebra 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.JoAnne Farnsworth English, Literature, Algebra 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.Ethan Vigil Algebra, Calculus 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Laurie Mulford Algebra, Calculus, Accounting 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WednesdayKeoki Waipa Algebra – Calculus 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Ethan Vigil Algebra – Calculus 11:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.Norman Tucker Algebra 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

ThursdayEthan Vigil Algebra – Calculus 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Rowena Voss Algebra 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.JoAnne Farnsworth English, Literature, Algebra 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

SaturdayRichard Rudzinski Algebra – Calculus 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Norman Tucker Algebra 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.JoAnne Farnsworth English, Literature, Algebra 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Ethan Vigil Algebra – Calculus 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m

SundayNorman Tucker Algebra 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Richard Rudzinski Algebra – Calculus 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Tutoring Schedule Fall 2007 - Room A-104

Study groups are welcome to use the tutoring room by reservation only.

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BY COURTNEY CRAINAssistant Editor

They have performed before royalty,

presidents and now Cowley College. It has been compared to Riverdance for the Irish and Stomp for the British. It is burst-ing with beautiful costumes and talented performers. It boasts music from primitive drumbeats to contemporary hip-hop. It is “African Foot-prints.”

Richard Lor-ing’s African Foot-prints will perform in the Robert Brown Theatre on Nov. 6 at 8p.m. Cowley is set to be the third stop on their first U.S. tour.

African Foot-print tells the diverse history of South Africa through a vibrant blend of Afro- and Euro-cen-tric music and dance.

In 1998, Loring started a school in South Africa for young people who wished to develop their natural talent.

“For black South Africans from the townships there was no Julliard, no Fame where they could refine their talents and learn the skills. There was incredible talent but no training,” he said.

He selected 30 young performers from

Cowley College Career and Technical Education Department presents an open house for the Mechatronics Technology Program. It will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 5:30-8 p.m. at the new location of 2000 E. 19th St. in Winfield.

Did you receive an invitation to join Phi Theta Kappa? Many colleges offer scholarships for being a PTK member. For example, Ottawa University is offering $11,000 to members. Texas A&M offers special housing to members. Don’t miss fall induction on October 21 at the Southside campus. Contact Melinda Neal at 441-5562 for a ride.

Tryouts for the children’s play will take place on Oct. 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the rehearsal hall located in the upper level of the Brown Center. The play this year is entitled “Three Bully Goat’s Griff,” and focuses on the is-sue of bullying. Students are encouraged to audition.

Registration has begun for the annual Talent Show, sponsored by Tyger Tawk. Pick up registration forms in the Humani-ties office in the lower level of the Brown Center. The registration deadline is set for Oct. 29. There is no entry fee and cash prizes will be awarded. The show will be Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.

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Soweto, South Africa. For the next year, the hopeful students were trained in profes-sional vocal and dance technique.

In 1999, “African Footprint” was invited to perform in front of South African leader Nelson Mandela. The group has also performed for Prince Charles and toured all over the world. Over 250 million viewers have watched the 90 minute show through televised performances.

Dean of Devel-opment and College Relations Terri Morrow is respon-sible for attracting a big name such as African Foot-prints. “They are so high energy and just phenomenal. I thought it would be a wonderful thing to bring to Ark City,” Morrow said.

Tickets are available in the Cowley College

Bookstore. Cost is $15 for adults and $8 for students. The Bookstore phone number is (620) 441-5277.

The performance is sponsored by Cowley College, The White Foundation, Home National Bank and Cowley’s Multi-Cultural Diversity Team.

For more information about African Footprints, visit www.africanfootprint.com.

“African Footprints” will be coming to Cowley on Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. They will per-form in the Robert Brown Theatre.

Local departments encourage fire safety awarenessBY AMY CASNERStaff Writer

The week of Oct. 7 was National Fire Prevention Week. Fire departments around the country visited schools

to educate students on fire prevention. Ironically, it was the recent tragedy that has drawn attention to fire safety. Winfield Fire Marshal Gary Bowker visited elementary schools providing safety information.

Each year, over 4,000 Americans die in fire related accidents. One hundred fire fighters lose their lives on the job. “The very place we should feel the safest, is the very place we are most likely to die in a fire,” said Bowker.

Deaths caused by fire could be greatly reduced by taking preventative measures-before it happens. According to Bowker, a cultural change in thinking is needed to reduce the frequency and severity in fires. The fire service profession is doing their part to achieve this goal through better risk management programs, training, and personal accountability from every fire-fighter. Improvements on building codes, firefighting technology, and equipment also increase safety. However, the most impor-tant step in reducing the number of fires and the fatalities they cause is for the public to become better educated on the causes of

fires and take proactive steps in reducing hazards. Here are a few ways to decrease the risk of a fire:

• Be careful with smoking materials. Careless smoking is the greatest cause of fire related deaths between midnight and 6 a.m. Be certain that smoking materials are completely extinguished before going to bed and never smoke while reclining or in bed.

• Keep matches and lighters locked away from a child’s reach. Juveniles using matches and lighters are responsible for over 700 fires each day nationwide. Arson is the fastest growing crime in America among teens and preteens.

• Don’t leave cooking unattended, especially when frying with oil or grease. 100,000 fires start in the kitchen each year.

• Take precautions when burning can-dles. Always extinguish them before going to bed, don’t leave the room while they are burning, and don’t burn them any closer than a few feet from combustible materials. Also, dispose of the candle when the wax is within a half inch from the bottom.

• Electrical extension cords should never be used as a permanent source of power to any appliance. Never run exten-sion cords under rugs or through walls or ceilings. Look over all extension cords before using to check for exposed wires.

Discard any cord that is not in proper working condition.

• Have furnaces and fireplaces ser-viced annually before heating season starts.

• Maintain a three-foot clearance around all space heaters. For fuel operated heaters, use only the approved type of fuel and insure there is adequate ventilation for the appliance.

Sometimes, no matter what is done to prevent fires, accidents occur. So it’s also important to be educated on what to do in case of a fire. Some defenses in the case of fire:

• Have smoke alarms installed. Over the past 30 years, fire fatalities in the home have decreased from 15,000 to 4,000 because of the use of smoke alarms. However, this number would decrease even more if everyone had alarms installed on every level of their home, in every bedroom or where people sleep. Changing the batter-ies every six months is very important. Daylight savings time is coming up on Nov. 4. By simply changing the batteries in smoke alarms when turning back clocks, many deaths could be avoided. Most fire fatalities occur in homes where there were no smoke alarms installed or the batteries were dead or removed. It also said that the most effective smoke alarm to have in the home is a dual sensor than can detect both smoldering fires and faster developing open flame fires. Smoke alarms in rental properties is also important. Before renting a home, check that smoke alarms have been installed and if not, ask the landlord to sup-ply them.

“In the state of Kansas, it is a state law that all rental properties have to have smoke alarms installed by the owner,” said Bowker. “It’s up to the tenant to have the batteries changed.”

Bowker also recommended getting a fire extinguisher as another safety precau-tion, although they are not required.

• For times when immediate escape is necessary, be sure that all exits and path-ways are clear. This procedure will not only help those exiting the building, but will also assist the firefighters for rescue and escape purposes.

• Have an escape plan. Create two ways out of the home in case of fire and

practice the plan. Teach children how to open bedroom win-dows quickly. Be sure every family member knows the escape plan and make any changes or revisions

as necessary.• Create a designated meeting place

outside the home. For example, family members could meet in a neighbor’s drive-way or next to a certain tree should a fire occur. Upon escaping, insure that everyone is present and stay outside. Call 911 im-mediately and never reenter the burning building.

By following these fire safety recom-mendations, lives can be saved. For those who are unable to check their home them-selves, or for those who want reassurance, both the Arkansas City Fire Department and the Winfield Fire Department offer free fire inspections upon request. John Clausen, fire inspector at the Ark City Fire Department, said they check things such as overloaded electrical cords, smoke detec-tors, vent hoods, and gas lines. Bowker added that he encourages and helps fami-lies develop escape plans.

“When [a local tragedy] like this hap-pens, it heightens awareness,” said Bowker. “This is a good time for people to get more information about fire safety.”

Information compiled from press release.

Arkansas City Fire-EMS Department620-441-4430

Winfield Fire Department620-221-5560

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BY AMY CASNERStaff Writer

Unlike other colleges, Cowley provides students with a cosmetology program. Un-like other beauty schools, students can earn a vocational certifi-cate or an Associate of Applied Science degree as well as gaining the college campus experience that some beauty school students miss out on. According to the college cata-log, the program is designed for stu-dents to obtain basic fundamentals as well as advanced tech-niques, people skills and product knowl-edge using current salon technology that meets the require-ments of today’s job market.

Students take Cosmetology I and II are taken in the fall semester and Cosmetology III and IV in the spring semester. Those who choose to obtain an AAS degree may take another semester of technical and business

classes.Pat Mauzey, cosmetology instructor for

30 years, said the two-year program is go-ing to prepare the students by giving more foundation behind them. “It’s going to make them more well-rounded,” she said.

In Cosmetology I, the introduction to the profession, students learn about pro-fessional development, effective commu-nication, and human relations. They study infection control and first aid procedures.

“The students have to be able to understand and implement the safety regulations that come with the cosmetol-ogy profession,” said Mauzey.

Students also begin client consulta-tions using design decision consideration and selecting the adequate hairstyle to fit the client. They perform scalp and hair analysis, shampooing, conditioning, scalp treatments, and haircutting.

Cosmetology II is a continuation of the first class. Students learn how to do quick services such as hair waving, curl-ing, and flat ironing as well as roller and

pin curl sets. In this course, they learn how to perform manicures and pedicures and apply artificial nails. This course is also when students learn how to style wigs and hairpieces.

In Cosmetology II, which starts second semester, students learn about hair color and lighten-ing. They also discuss the rules of electricity. A major chapter in this class is on the study of the skin, which covers everything from facials to applying makeup.

The last section is Cosme-tology IV, when students study about the human anatomy and the eight major body systems. There is a chapter on chem-istry, which helps students under-stand the chemi-cals that are used on clients as well as the products they will retail. Salon business, ownership, good

work habits, attitudes and job-getting skills are also a major portion of this course.

At this point, students have an option. They can register to take the cosmetology exam to become a licensed cosmetologist. In order to do this, a student must pay a fee to register. They will then be notified on the date and time of their testing. A written exam will be administered in Wichita and a practical exam to be taken in Topeka. Or, they can continue their education with another year of general education classes, such as interpersonal communications, psy-chology, ethics, fundamentals of account-ing, and human resource management.

Either way, this career can take the trained professional to all parts of the na-tion and the world. By having hands-on experience, students are more prepared to

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For the tape-lift testing, only two of the test showed any mold concentration at all. The duct in the fourth floor lobby shows slight concentrations, while room 201 showed a moderate reading.

“It should be noted the complaint areas have been cleaned of any and all visible indications of mold, while room 201 has not been cleaned in this manner. This explains room 201’s higher concentration of mold on the tape lift sample,” said Conway.

He also said when the readings were taken the humidity was between 40 and 50 percent. As long as ventilation remains efficient in maintaining this humidity level there should be no problems with mold.

“There was some chaos before,” Leach added. “When the police department arrived, people had the perception that it was a fight and [then] a fire, so it was treated as a crime scene at very first.”

As the house burned, Ty Hilderbrand attempted to re-enter the building to rescue his brother, who was blocked by flames. One man stood in his way. Ty Hilderbrand punched him and was then handcuffed for his own protection, according to ACPD Chief of Police Sean Wallace.

“I got the call at 3:24 and got there at about 3:45,” ACPD Captain Tom Scott said. “When I arrived they had Ty [in handcuffs].”

Wallace said that the man who was punched was “not worried about it.” No charges have been filed.

Police on the scene were primarily present for traffic control, said Scott.

The rumor mill produced several theories as to why Eli Hilderbrand was in the house as the inferno raged around him.

“There are rumors that he exited [the house] and went back in,” Leach said. “We can’t confirm it. We don’t think he ever left there at the original time.”

Eli made an “attempt to extinguish the fire,” Leach said, citing a statement that Ty made the night of the incident.

“I just wanted students to know that we took their complaints seriously, which is why we called in the professionals,” said Sue Saia, vice president of student affairs, “I am glad that the results proved that there was not a problem.”

For more information and to view test results, visit www.cowleypress.com.

work in a salon.“It helps to prepare students for the

real world by having students work on cli-ents in the lab,” said Mauzey. “We essential have our own salon. We just charge less because they are learning.”

This field also allows individuals the opportunity to open their own business. In two semesters students are eligible to take the state board tests and work in a salon. The program is one of the most job-ready programs offered by the college, as stated by the college catalog.

Sophomore Shelly Smith paints the nails of a client. Nail care is taught in Cosmetology II. (Photo by Jolene Pierson)

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Who Will be queen Alalah 76?

What is your favorite Arkalalah tradition? Every year, my friends and I plan out every food booth that we are going to eat at and when. What is your favorite carnival ride? The Gee-Whiz What is your favorite item from the food booths?Chocolate Covered CheesecakeWhat is your favorite moment in the parade?I love the night parade with all the floats covered in lights. What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Oh, the Places You’ll Go Tell me about the role we have placed you in for your photo.I am the Assistant Editor of The Cowley Press. I write, copy edit, and help with layout. I really enjoy working on the newspaper because I get to meet so many different people and have opportunities to learn about new things.

Q & Awith

CourtneyCrain

What is your favorite Arkalalah memory? Seeing my sister Brylee crowned Queen Alalah 75. What is your favorite carnival ride? The Tilt-O-Whirl What is your favorite item from the food booths?Pork burgersWhat is your favorite moment in the parade?Ark City Dance Etc. Whenever they come by because I danced with them for a long time and I loved the parade.What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? There’s a Wocket in My Pocket Tell me about the role we have placed you in for your photo.I love sports, all sports. That is one reason I am the Student Assistant for volleyball. I do a variety of things including setting up the camera for each game, laundry, keeping stats, helping run drills, office work, and anything else Coach Jo [Joanna Pryor] needs help with.

Q & A with

Jancye Sturd

What is your favorite Arkalalah memory? Getting the last pork burger last year. What is your favorite carnival ride? The Tilt-O-Whirl What is your favorite item from the food booths?Pork burgers What is your favorite moment in the parade?Ark City Dance dancing in the parade What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Hop on PopTell me about the role we have placed you in for your photo.I’m very interested in science and my major deals with a lot of science classes. I feel the most comfortable in the science lab.

Q & Awith

AshleyCochran

What is your favorite Arkalalah memory? Last year a group of us went on Friday night. Richard Filkuka was with us. He had never ridden a carnival ride before and I remember the first ride he rode was packed, yet we could distinctly hear him screaming the entire time. It was priceless. What is your favorite carnival ride? I get motion sick easily, but I love water rides!What is your favorite item from the food booths?Funnel cakes! What is your favorite moment in the parade?Fighting over the candy and beads at the parade and helping build floats. What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Go, Dog, Go!Tell me about the role we have placed you in for your photo.I am President of SGA. I oversee the plans and help organize a majority of the events at Cowley. I love it because I actually feel like I have a say in what is going on, I get to help people and be around people constantly.

Q & A with Katie

Bevilacqua

What is your favorite Arkalalah memory? My favorite Arkalalah memory would be coronation 2005 because I performed with the Ark High Singers and it was the best experience I’d ever had!What is your favorite carnival ride?I don’t really ride rides anymore, I have a queasy stomach, but it would be the Kamikaze.What is your favorite item from the food booths?Pork burgers! And cheesecake on a stick. What is your favorite moment in the parade?I can not pin point a specific time or spot in the parade, but I love seeing people that I know and usually I am on a float at some point, so that is fun.What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book?Hooper Humperdink...? Not Him!Tell me about the role we have placed you in for your photo.One of my main activities here at Cowley is singing. I am here on vocal scholarship so it is important for me to sing daily. Music and singing are my passion and I love every sec-ond performing.

Q & A with Elisha Swope

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Photo illustrations by Jackie Hutchinson

OPINIONSTHE COWLEY PRESS

Oct. 18, 2007Page 6

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“No, but I feel that people often take advantage of their own personal heritage.”

Do you think Cowley has a racism problem? How so?

“Yes. When you are from a different country others some-times treat you badly if they aren’t used to your way of living.”

“No, I don’t know much about race and being treated badly, but so far I haven’t seen anything that’s bad.”

“Yes, but I think it’s mostly sports related. I feel certain teams believe only certain races should be on their teams.”

Amanda Walker Sophomore

Stan MugoSophomore

Daniel Maina Sophomore

Crystal RauschFreshman

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Jena proves hate is the root of racismBY CHRIS ROBINETTEStaff Writer

Racism has stumbled into the spotlight recently in a string of racially charged incidents

involving students of the Jena high school in Jena, Louisiana. These incidents under-score a worldwide problem— racism and its ugly parent — hatred.

Should this come as a surprise for Americans? Humans in 2007 are no differ-ent than humans in the 1950s or humans in the 1850s.

This is 2007, but America, supposedly civilized, still faces the same issues people worldwide face. The incidents in Jena have not sparked ethnic cleansing or a civil war, however, they can hardly be ignored.

This series of events began when an African-American student asked the prin-cipal for permission to sit under a tree in the school’s courtyard, a gathering spot for Caucasian students.

The principal replied students could “sit wherever they wanted.” The following day three nooses were hanging from the tree.

The FBI found the incident had “all the markings of a hate crime.” Yet the Caucasian students could not be prosecut-ed because federal standards require the teens be certified as adults.

Several interracial fights occurred after the noose incident according to The Town Talk, an Alexandria-Pineville, Louisiana newspaper. The school held a special assembly to address escalating violence, and La Salle Parish District Attorney J. Reed Walters was asked to speak.

The students segregated themselves: African-American and Caucasian at the assembly.

The town’s tension heightened when a fight occurred at the Jena Fair Barn party followed by an incident the next day at the local Gotta Go store. The encounter resulted in a fight, a weapon being drawn and charges filed against those who took the shotgun away using force.

Two days later, Justin Barker, a Caucasian student, was knocked uncon-scious and kicked according to a New York Times article. Barker was hospitalized and released two hours later.

Six students, dubbed the “Jena Six,” were arrested in connection. All but one was charged with attempted second-degree

murder.Jesse Ray Beard was released because

he was 14 at the time of the attack.Mychal Bell, 16 at the time of the fight,

was charged as an adult The four others, African-American students, were 17 mak-ing them adults under Louisiana law.

The request to lower Bell’s $90,000 bail was turned down because of his juvenile record. An all-Caucasian jury convicted Bell of aggravated second-degree battery and conspiracy. The case is under scrutiny for its all white jury though the jury call did include African-Americans of La Salle Parish.

According to The Louisiana Weekly and the Associated Press, Bell has since been sent back to jail for violating his probation. He was sentenced to 18 months for two counts of simple bat-tery and two counts of criminal destruction of property.

Walters said, “This matter was unrelated to the December 2006 event at Jena High School, and that case was not even men-tioned in the court proceedings.”

The incidents that created the foundation for this case underscore humanity’s problem, one it has faced for the entire duration it has resided on earth.

Racism. In 2007, Americans would

like to think that the pathetic ideals of racism have long since been buried and swept aside by our national conscience. This case shows a different reality.

Humans have had a long history of hatred; a simple look at any textbook or news broad-cast is more than enough to prove this. Look at incidents like the Balkan genocides, the ongo-ing sectarian violence in Iraq, or maybe something a little closer to home, such as the protests in Little Rock in 1957 over the attendance of nine African American stu-dents to a previously all-Caucasian school.

As a country, the United States has come a long way since the 1950s in civil rights. For the most part, all Americans have an equal opportunity to create their own future however they desire.

Unfortunately all humans have the same capacity to hate one another. They have always had and people do not change easily.

When looking at the incidents in Jena, Americans have to realize this is not simply a black and white issue. No, it is much larger than that. This is not merely an insult to those involved; it is an insult to our entire species. It has always been said

that the first step to solving a problem is realizing that it exists. In the world today, incidents like those in Jena serve to remind us that the problem of racism still exists.While it will never go away entirely, people can still make great strides in attempting to further bury it. When looking at the chain of events in Jena, one must look at both

sides of the issue to find the truth buried underneath. In this case, many mistakes were made on both sides. The six African-American students charged were far from innocent. Indeed they did attack another student and place him in the hospital; however, one would be hard- pressed to find the original charges of second-degree murder reasonable.

One article described Bell as “fright-ened and numb” as he sat in his jail cell, and at the age of 17. Who wouldn’t be when initially faced with the possibility of 22 years in prison?

The court battle over Bell rages on as he finds himself back in jail, though those charg-es were not related to the chain of events that brought this legal battle on.

America finds itself at a stalemate between two sides that are in the wrong, but we must consider the issue that set off this chain of events: racism.

Racism can stem from many problems in society, but in the end it all boils down to respect for one another. It is up to all people to work to prevent rac-ism, and in that light racism cannot be seen as a race specific problem. It’s a human problem that plagues everyone whether they realize it or not. It’s a problem that prevents successes everyday, whether they’re indi-vidual or human-wide. It’s up to all humans to work set aside their differences.

Arkansas City is a small town, much like Jena, though our racial problems here might not be as pronounced. Dialogue must take place so that our racial problems can be brought to the forefront and solved; there are decidedly better methods

than what the students of Jena chose.Hatred is an issue that takes the

involvement of all sides to resolve, thus all people are required to play their part. Humans as a whole must recognize the problem as one that exists everywhere, stemming from the ugly side of all people. It cannot be ignored; history has shown us that the results can be disastrous.

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AfooseballtournamentheldinthegameroomonOct.22. Sign up to participate. It will be held at 7 p.m.

Decoratethedoorsinthedormscontest. The best Halloween-decorated door in the dorms will be judged on Oct. 22.

ScaryParadeAroundCowleyCampus.Pick a theme with your friends or dorm floor and set up at the designat-ed areas to hand out candy to the little kids. Those who want to participate should contact Kristi Shaw. It will take place Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.

PumpkinCarvingContest.It will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29.

AgroupwillbegoingtoHaysville’sCornMaze.People thatsign up will be making the trip on Tuesday, Oct. 30. They will be leaving at 6 p.m. Bring $4 and a flashlight.

New ReleasesRenditionReese Witherspoon is the wife of an Egyptian-born chemi-cal engineer, who is being held by the CIA as a terrorist suspect. The thriller centers around Isabella El-lbrahimi (Witherspoon) trying to track down her husband. Rendition is rated R and will be in the-aters October 19.

SawIVSerial killer Jigsaw’s twisted game continues to terror-ize new victims in the fourth installment of the horror series. Saw IV is rated R and will be in theaters October 26.

BYCHRISROBINETTEStaff Writer

The Humanities department is going in a new, challeng-

ing direction this fall with the musical “Crazy For You.” A romantic comedy, the musical is set in New York City in the 1930’s and focuses on a man named Bobby Childs, the son of a wealthy banker who has theatrical aspirations.

During his audition with famous director Mr. Zangler, he steps on Zangler’s toe at the end of his routine resulting in rejection.

Outside, Childs’ mother requests that he travel to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on an old theatre. Upon arrival, Childs decides to put on a show to save the theatre, and hilarity ensures.

According to Theater and Theatrical Services Director Scott McLaughlin, the show was chosen because of its time period and relevance to the year the college was founded. It is Cowley’s 85th anniver-sary and the play’s setting reminded everyone of the decade that the college was founded in, the 1920’s.

Cowley was founded in 1922.

McLaughlin also said the show gave the Humanities department the opportunity to pro-duce a show that was challenging in all aspects: set design, costumes, lighting, sound and music.

Vocal Music Director Connie Donatelli, who is in charge of the musical aspect of the production, said the music is “chal-lenging because it’s a dif-ferent style, [has] a lot of jazz, a lot of syncopation, a lot of offbeats.”

Band instructor Josh Fleig, who is assisting with music, stated the “arrangements [music] are usually very demand-ing” but it’s “fun at the same time.”

Students have “stepped up to the chal-lenge,” said McLaughlin. One of the most challeng-ing parts of production has been dance, he added.

Most of the students, according to McLaughlin are learning to dance for this play.

He noted some of the students who have had experience in dance have stepped up and shown leadership. The students have “gotten an experi-ence” they will take with them for the rest of their lives.

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BY HOLLY BASCOMBEStaff Writer

Halloween is an annual celebra-tion, but just what is it actually a celebration of? And how did this

peculiar custom originate? Is it, as some claim, a kind of demon worship? Or is it just a harmless vestige of some ancient pagan ritual?

The word itself, “Halloween,” actually has its origins in the Catholic Church. It comes from a contracted corruption of All Hallows Eve. November 1, “All Hollows Day” (or “All Saints Day”), is a Catholic day of observance in honor of saints.

“In 601 A.D. Pope Gregory the First issued a now famous edict to his mission-aries concerning the native beliefs and cus-toms of the peoples he hoped to convert.

Rather than try to obliterate native peoples’ customs and beliefs, the pope instructed his missionaries to use them: if a group of people worshipped a tree, rather than cut it down, he advised them to consecrate it to Christ and build a church around it.”

In the 5th century BC, in Celtic Ireland, summer officially ended on Oct. 31. The holiday was called Samhain (sow-en), the Celtic New year.

One story says, on that day, the dis-embodied spirits of all those who had died throughout the preceding year would come back in search of living bodies to possess for the next year.

It was believed to be their only hope for the afterlife. The Celts believed all laws of space and time were suspended dur-ing this time, allowing the spirit world to intermingle with the living.

Naturally, the still-living did not want to be possessed. So on the night of Oct. 31, villagers would extinguish the fires in their homes to make them cold and undesirable.

They would then dress up in all manner of ghoulish costumes and noisily parade around the neighborhood, being as destructive as possible in order to frighten away spirits looking for bodies to possess.

Probably a better explanation of why the Celts extinguished their fires was not to discourage spirit possession, but so all

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Celtic tribes could relight their fires from a common source, the Druidic fire that was kept burning in the middle of Ireland at Usinach.

The thrust of the practices changed over time to become more ritualized. As be-lief in spirit possession waned, the practice of dressing up like hobgoblins, ghosts and witches took on a more ceremonial role.

The custom of Halloween was brought to America in the 1840’s by Irish immi-grants fleeing their country’s potato famine. At that time, the favorite pranks in New England included tipping over outhouses and unhinging fence gates.

Although some cults may have ad-opted Halloween as their favorite “holi-day,” the day itself did not grow out of evil practices. It grew out of the rituals of Celts celebrating a new year, and out of medieval prayer rituals of Europeans.

There are numerous traditions associ-ated with Halloween. Here are just a few of the possible origins of those rituals, tradi-

tions and superstitions.Bobbing For Apples

In the first century AD, the Romans assimilated Samhain into other Roman celebrations that took place in October.

One such holiday was to honor Pomo-na, the Roman goddess of fruit and trees.

The symbol of Pomona is the apple, which might explain the origin of our modern tradition of bobbing for apples on Halloween. Trick-or-Treating

The custom of trick-or-treating is thought to have originated not with the Irish Celts, but with a ninth-century Eu-ropean custom called souling. On Nov. 2, All Souls Day, early Christians would walk from village to village begging for “soul cakes,” made out of square pieces of bread with currants. The more soul cakes the beggars would receive, the more prayers they would promise to say on behalf of the dead relatives of the donors. At the time, it was believed that the dead remained in

limbo for a time after death, and that prayer, even by strangers, could expedite a soul’s passage to heaven. Jack-o-lantern

The Jack-o-lantern custom probably comes from Irish folklore. As the tale is told, a man named Jack, who was notorious as a drunkard and trickster, tricked Satan into climbing a tree. Jack then carved an image of a cross in the tree’s trunk, trapping the devil up the tree. Jack made a deal with the devil that, if he would never tempt him again, he would promise to let him down the tree.

According to the folk tale, after Jack died, he was denied entrance to Heaven because of his evil ways, but he was also denied access to Hell because he had tricked the devil. Instead, the devil gave him a single ember to light his way through the frigid darkness.

The ember was placed inside a hollowed-out turnip to keep it glowing longer.

The Irish used turnips as their “Jack’s lanterns” originally. But when the immi-grants came to America, they found that pumpkins were far more plentiful than tur-nips. So the Jack-O-Lantern in America was a hollowed-out pumpkin, lit with an ember. Black Cats Cats are very spiritual animals. Out of all the animals, the cat can sense the presence of spirits, both good and bad, according to ledgend. But the all-black cat holds a high sig-nificance to the witches and satanists. The black cat, they believe has special powers. To them the black cat represents incar-nated humans, malevolent spirits or the “familiars” of witches. This is why many black cats are in danger around Halloween.Cats, black or otherwise, should not be out on Halloween. Keep them indoors and do not let them roam the streets at night. For more information about Halloween visit these websiteswww.new-life.net/halowen2.htmwww.rumela.com/events/halloween_origin.htm

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BY JOEL DeNICOLO Sports Writer

Where are you from?Brno, Czech Republic

How did you end up coming to Cowley?Coach Louderback saw one of my game tapes on the Internet and decided to bring me in.

What achievements have you achieved while at Cowley?I have won over 30 tournaments while going here.

Did you participate in any other sports back home?Yes, I played soccer for five years and bas-ketball for six years.

How did you get into tennis?My dad got me into it. My dad loved ten-nis and found me a personal coach when I was about 14.

What do you do right before a match?I have to listen to good music to prepare me.

What has been your most embarrassing tennis moment?I was playing in a doubles match, I was playing in the front near the net and before I could react I was struck in the [groin] by the tennis ball. It hurt so bad.

What is your major?Business.

Who has helped you the most in tennis?My dad has always helped me and my coach from back home really helped me improve my game.

Who do you look at as a role model?My dad, and Roger Federer.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?I see my self living in a house on the beach in California, just enjoying life.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?I like to hang out with my friends and to be on the Internet.

What is the biggest difference between the Czech Republic and Ark City?Definitely the people, they seem to be a lot more religious and friendlier here.

What does a normal practice for you con-sist of?We usually practice everyday for about 3 hours, mainly focusing on running/exer-cise.

What do you feel is your greatest tennis strength?Serving and my forehand.

What are your plans for next year?I would love to go to a school in California such as San Diego State or UCLA. But who knows I have not committed to anywhere yet.

Tennis Player Richard Filkuka

Lady Tigers take on tougher teams Prepare for district matches after tournamentBY JACOB EARLSSports Editor

Up against tougher competition at the Des Moines Area Community College Tournament on Oct. 12-13,

the No. 2 ranked Lady Tigers went 3-1 after a tough loss against Johnson County just a few days before.

The Lady Tigers started the DMACC Tournament with a 30-22, 30-17, 30-20 win over Ridgewater Community College, the top-ranked team in the NJCAA Division III poll.

The Lady Tigers were led by sopho-more Lilian Rezende as she finished with 16 kills and 14 digs in the match.

The Lady Tigers then played the NJCAA Division II defending national champion Kishwaukee, which is the top-ranked team again this year in the NJCAA Division II poll. The Lady Tigers lost in three games, 20-30, 22-30, 21-30.

“Playing the number one team was a good learning experience for us,” head coach Joanna Pryor said. “We just need to play hard all the time against tough teams.”

On the next day, the Lady Tigers played another ranked team, No. 16 ranked Marshalltown Community College. In the first game, the Lady Tigers started off slow and lost 27-30. Then Pryor reminded her team that Marshalltown was ranked and they should start playing. The Lady Tigers then rallied to win the next three games 30-

25, 30-24, 30-21.Freshman libero Jacey Sechrest led

the Lady Tigers in digs with 18. Freshmen Victoria Green, Lucia Cizmarova and Crystal Garman, along with Rezende, fin-ished with at least 10 kills each.

Playing Independence for the second time in two weeks, the Lady Tigers fin-ished the tournament with a 30-16, 30-19, 30-21 victory.

“The tournament was tough,” Pryor said. “But everything went well and I thought we had a good outing.”

On Wednesday, Oct. 10, the Lady Tigers suffered their first home loss against Johnson County 25-30, 30-27, 23-30, 30-26, 10-15. The loss was also the Lady Tigers first in the Jayhawk East standings.

“It was a pivotal match in the Jayhawk East, but we just didn’t pass well enough,” Pryor said. “The girls bounced back for the tournament though.”

The Lady Tigers, now 22-4 on the season, are scheduled to play at Neosho County, Wednesday, Oct. 14, in an impor-tant district match. Neosho is currently 4-0 in District M, while the Lady Tigers are 3-0. On Friday, Oct. 19, the Lady Tigers are scheduled to play at Butler in another dis-trict match. The district playoffs are sched-uled for Oct. 29.

“The next couple of weeks are impor-tant to receive the number one seed in the district playoffs,” Pryor said. “We watched Neosho at the tournament and hope to capitalize on their weaknesses.”

BY JACOB EARLSSports Editor

Adding to their no. 1 doubles champi-onship last year, sophomores Kasia Siwosz and Karolina Porizkova won the Junior/Community College women’s doubles title at the ITA Small College Championship played at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., on Oct. 11-13.

Winning the title granted Siwosz and Porizkova an opportunity to play in the ITA “Super Bowl.” The Lady Tiger team lost in their match to Anna Karavayeva and Maria Klokotsky of Fresno Pacific University as they lost by a score 6-1, 6-3.

The team of Karavayeva and

Klokotsky were the eventual champions of the “Super Bowl” and received wild cards into the Nov. 1-4 ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships host-ed by Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

Siwosz and Porizkova received the number one seed in the doubles bracket. After winning their first round match, Siwosz and Porizkova played a tough three-set match against Natalie Araya and Anna Djananova, the Lady Tigers came out with 6-4, 3-6, 10-6 loss.

In the championship match, the Lady Tigers faced the number two seed of Monika Laewicz and Kedi Magakgala of Abraham Baldwin. Siwosz and Porizkova

won 7-5, 6-4 to win the doubles title.“Kasia and Karolina had a great week-

end and this will serve as a confidence booster,” head coach Josh Cobble said.

Siwosz also advanced to the finals of the Junior/Community College women’s singles tournament before losing in three sets to Monika Lalewicz of Abraham Baldwin 5-7, 7-6 (3), 3-6. Siwosz was the top seed of the singles bracket.

“Kasia ran into a really good girl from AB (Abraham Baldwin) and bounced back smoothly with the doubles title,” Cobble said.

Sophomores Richard Filkuka and Diego Motivar represented the Tiger men. Filkuka and Motivar won their first round match, but finished fourth place in the doubles tournament.

Filkuka and Motivar qualified for the singles tournament. Filkuka lost in the first round to Manuel Mendoza of Collin County 6-3, 6-7 (3), 7-5. Then, Filkuka defeated Yuki Asari of Chabot 6-4, 6-3. In the 5th place match, Filkuka lost to Yair Banuelos of Riverside 7-5, 5-7, 4-6.

Motivar, who lost to Filkuka at the Region Championship on Sept. 20, won his first round match against Banuelos 6-1, 6-3. In the second round, Motivar lost to the eventual champion Francisco Segura 6-2, 6-1. In the third place match, Motivar lost to Mendoza of Collin County 6-2, 6-4.

“Richard and Diego had a few close tie-breaker and 3 setters, but you can’t win every match,” Cobble said. “I was pleased with them being competitive.”

Cobble also thought the tournament was great for the tennis program in repre-senting itself nationally.

“It was a great weekend overall, everyone went out and worked hard,” Cobble said. “We showed that we’re not only competitive in the region but nation-ally.”

Sophomore Kasia Siwosz and Karolina Porizkova get ready to begin their exhibi-tion match against Southwestern College. This exhibition was used by the Lady Tigers as a tune-up for the ITA Small College Championships. (Photo by Jackie Hutchinson)

Siwosz and Porizkova win another doubles title

Sophomore Andrea Mitchell sets up a teammate for a kill against Johnson County. The Lady Tigers ended up los-ing their first home match of the year. (Photo by Jolene Pierson)

Oct. 18, 2007Page 10 SPORTSTHE COWLEY PRESS

Running at home for the first time this season, the Tiger cross country team domi-nated the competition on Friday, Oct. 12, at the Tiger Cross Country Invite at Camp Quaker Haven.

The Tiger men finished with a perfect score of 15 to win its fourth straight meet. A perfect score was achieved by finishing with six of the top seven runners. Garden City was second with 52 points.

Sophomore Daniel Maina won his third straight race with a course record time 14:44 in the 5k race. Sophomore Stanley Mugo, freshman Jonathon Cherono, freshman Johnny Purvis, and sophomore Brett Koehn finished second through fifth. Sophomore Mauricio Morales finished close behind his teammates with a time of 16:17, which gave him seventh place.

The Lady Tigers had the top three finishers in the women’s race as sopho-more Irene Kosgei won her third straight race and ran a course record time of 11:32. Sophomore Jennifer Cherono finished with a time of 12:02, placing second, while freshman Jessica McLeod ran a 12:16, which placed her at third.

Sophomore Ashley Cronin and Christy Buller also ran well and placed sixth and seventh, respectively. The Lady Tigers fin-ished with 19 team points and second place Garden City finished with 38 points.

The Tiger cross country teams are scheduled to run on Friday, Oct. 19, at the Ollie Isom Invitational in El Dorado, Kan. This will be a tune-up race for the Region VI meet, which will be held on Oct. 29.

Cowley men’s results: (1) Maina, 14:44; (2) Mugo, 15:04; (3) Cherono, 15:08; (4) Pervis, 15:55; (5) Koehn, 16:13; (7) Morales, 16:17; (11) Justin Cacaro, 16:54; (13) Gilbert Manzanres, 17:04; (23) Tristan Wall, 17:36; (25) Harrison Philp, 17:40.

Cowley women’s results: (1) Kosgei, 11:32; (2) Cherono, 12:02; (3) McLeod, 12:16; (6) Ashley Cronin, 12:46; (7) Christy Buller, 12:55; (10) Bethany Schmidt, 13:22; (12) Janee’ Gabbard, 14:08; (13) Kari Rine-hart, 14:13; (14) Hannah Burr, 14:16; (15) Dawn Zimmerman, 14:49.

Men’s team scores: (1) Cowley, 15; (2) Garden City, 52; (3) Coffeyville, 74; (4) Barton County and Neosho County, no team score.

Women’s team scores: (1) Cowley, 19; (2) Garden City, 38; (3) Barton County, no team score.

BY JOEL DeNICOLOSports Writer

At the end of September, the college made three new hires to give a boost to the

intramural program. Sue Saia, vice president student affairs, hired Doug Darst, A.J. McClaflin and Anthony Salas to help Kristi Shaw out the remainder of this semester and next semester.

Darst, an Ark City native, is employed at Quality Water Services, where he has been for nearly ten years. Darst is a 1981 graduate of Ark City High School. After high school, he attended Cowley for two years on a baseball scholarship.

He played baseball for and graduated from Northwestern Okla-homa State University in 1985. He has coached middle school football, freshman football, and was assistant baseball coach for ACHS for 4 years

He is in charge of all activities on Thursdays. Darst has two daughters.

A.J. McClaflin, also an Ark City native, is currently in charge of the game room and all Monday activities.

McClaflin graduated from ACHS in 2001. After high school she attended Cowley on a softball scholarship.

She graduated from Emporia State University in 2005 with a degree in recreation management and business. For the past two years she has been the assis-tant aquatics director for the local recre-ational center. She was married on Sept. 22 and has one daughter.

Anthony Salas, who was raised in Los

Angeles, has been employed at the Ark City Police Department for ten years. He came to Kansas on a football scholarship to play at Southwestern.

He graduated from Southwestern and received a degree in physical education. Salas gained experience at the Winfield recreational department, where he worked

with the intramural program for almost two years.

Salas is in charge of Tuesday activities and is organizing softball and dodgeball. Salas is married and has four daughters.

All three intramural hires have already began coordinating events on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Intramural program adds staff members with activities

Above Left: Dion Ruble, member of the Track Team, makes an athletic catch at the wall during an intramural softball game. Above Right: Sophomore Tyler Vanscoy runs through defenders in an attempt to score. (Photo by Jolene Pierson)

Maina, Kosgei win and set course records