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WHITTIER IAKER COLLEGE January 23, 199', The Voice Of The Campus Since 1914 Chad Nicholson/QC Asst. Photo Editor ► Senior Brent Moore led the Poet swim team this past weekend, as he placed first in the 500 m freestyle and second in the 50 m freestyle against Occidental, and second in both the 500 and 200 m freestyle races against Redlands. pg 16 C A M.P UilS » ► Habitat for Humanity This well-known organization helps needy families all over the world to build their homes. Inside, find out what they're doing for area residents. pg7 C O L L E G L E G I? m p. Naked Lunch Professor Blaine de St. Croix's Sculpting 300 class will be displaying their actual-size full- body statues in the C.I. next week. Why? Find out as we feature this mysteriously bizarre and seemingly uncouth exhibit. pg 10 ► Confirmed Yet? All students who pre- registered for Spring, must visit Mendenhall sometime between 9 am and 4 p.m. from eon- firm registration. An additional a for Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. Remember Rhodes Nominees Complete Selection Process STUDENT ► Seniors Myles Copeland, Shefali Desai and Tara O 'Brian pursued greatness by representing Whittier College in their application for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. by CATHERINE PAYNE QC Senior Staff Writer This year, Shefali Desai, Myles Copeland and Tara O'Brien were the three students nominated to represent Whittier College for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Of the three, Copeland and Desai progressed to the state level, and Desai proceeded to the regional finals. The Rhodes Scholarship is a competitive award which recognizes students who excel in four areas, granting these students scholarships and stipends to Oxford University in England. The four areas are academics, athletics, character and leadership. Past Rhodes scholars include President Bill Clinton, former basketball player/senator Bill Bradly, entertainer Kris Kristoferson and sportscaster Pat Hayden. Previously, Whittier College has had four students who have won the Rhodes Scholarship, the most recent being Malaika Williams in 1995. Jascha Kaykas-Wolff/QC Pbolo Editor Chad Nicholson/QC Assl. Photo Editor Rhodes Nominees Myles Copeland and Shefali Desai According to Rhodes committee member and biology professor Warren Hanson, the scholarship is such an honor because "it identifies you as one ofthe 33 or 34 outstanding college senior students in the United States." Smdents, who are selected to represent the College by the committee headed by Professor of Art History Ria O'Foghludha, submit an application which consists of 5-8 recommendations, ashortper- sonal statement and a list of their activities and honors to either their home or college state. Because California is one of the most competitive states given its population and extensive school system, both Desai and Copeland applied through their respective home states of Arizona and New Mexico. O'Brien had no choice in the matter since both her home and school are in California. After the students submit their applications, the state panels select around ten students who progress to the next level, which consists of an interview in that state. Desai and Copeland were both granted interviews, O'Brien was not. "I'm not really disappointed," O'Brien said. She said that it was an honor to be nominated. "I remember when Malaika got it. I got so excited for her, and I thought Please see RHODES, pg. 5 '96 Graduate Pledges Orthogonian Society Friday's Resumes Old Identity short. veek starting in Spring. SOCIETIES ► Corey Johnson is now the third alumnus in Whittier history to pledge a society alongside undergraduate pledges. by PARUL PATEL QC Asst. News Editor Corey Johnson ('96) is the second pledge in recent years to take part in the Orthogonian Society's new member education program after graduation. "I wanted to pledge while I was in school, but due to certain circumstances, I didn't," Johnson said. Johnson received a bid, which is an invitation to join a society, from the Orthogonian Society last year, but he did not meet the new member education guidelines at the time. He appealed the decision but it was denied. The guidelines set by the Office of Student Activities maintain that anyone interested in society membership must be in good academic standing with the College, upholding a cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.00 or higher. In addition, all students that receive and accept a bid must be enrolled in a January interim class during the course of new member education, as stated in the Fall 1996 Society Rush Handbook. These regulations do not apply to Johnson because he is an alumnus, according to Dean of Students Susan Allen. According to Pledge Master for the Orthogonian Society David Stimler, instead of taking a class, Johnson is employed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. while the rest of his four pledge brothers are in class. "My only requirement was that [his decision to pledge] would not interfere with any of the undergraduates; If it created a problem, I'd kick him out," Allen said. "He (Corey) talked to us at the beginning ofthe year and told us he still wanted to do it," Stimler said. The Orthogonians then spoke Please see JOHNSON, pg. 4 BY ANNE DABNF.Y QC Managing Editor are used to calling Friday's has reverted to its original name, Hanover House. Since the Spot now serves the campus' coffee and pastry needs. Hanover House is now used "as a class- is Oct. 28, 1983, Hanover was known as Friday's, the coffeehouse forWhittierCollege. Created by Student Sen ices, Friday's was meant to become a gathering place for students where they could sit down to- Th ry reason for m quench thirst.5' Camp- he original Registrar Gerald Adams. Last fell, classes offered by the Aspect program were scheduled to meet in the converted Hanover House has undergone many changes in its history. Hanover was originally a private residence of the Ha- novers. located near the Whittier College campus. The Ha- novers donated the house to the college, while retaining their ■■" tie in since it first opened its doors on operations budget for Friday's has been funded by the administration budget Once Friday's got underway, it was self-supporting, according to Director of Activities Tracy Poon. Howe\ er. once the renovation of The Spot was completed, the need for Friday's was apparently gone. The Spot offers both a coffee bar and many different foods, as well as a place for students to gather. There were many different suggestions posed for the new use of Hanover, bin it was de- Plcase see FRIDAY'S, pg. 5 ISSUE 15- VOLUME 83
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Title | The QC, Vol. 83, No. 15 • January 23, 1997 |
Publisher | Associated Students of Whittier College |
Description | The Quaker Campus (QC) is the student newspaper of Whittier College. The newspaper has been in continuous publication since September 1914. |
Subject | Student newspapers and publications -- Whittier College (Whittier, Calif.) |
Date | January 23, 1997 |
Language | eng |
Format-Medium | Newspaper |
Format-Extent | 16 pages ; 17 x 11.25 inches |
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Repository | Wardman Library, Whittier College |
Rights-Access Rights | Property and literary rights reside with Wardman Library, Whittier College. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact Special Collections. |
Date-Created | 2013-10-16 |
Image publisher | Whittier, Calif. : Wardman Library (Whittier College), 2013. |
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Title | 1997_01_23_p001 |
OCR | WHITTIER IAKER COLLEGE January 23, 199', The Voice Of The Campus Since 1914 Chad Nicholson/QC Asst. Photo Editor ► Senior Brent Moore led the Poet swim team this past weekend, as he placed first in the 500 m freestyle and second in the 50 m freestyle against Occidental, and second in both the 500 and 200 m freestyle races against Redlands. pg 16 C A M.P UilS » ► Habitat for Humanity This well-known organization helps needy families all over the world to build their homes. Inside, find out what they're doing for area residents. pg7 C O L L E G L E G I? m p. Naked Lunch Professor Blaine de St. Croix's Sculpting 300 class will be displaying their actual-size full- body statues in the C.I. next week. Why? Find out as we feature this mysteriously bizarre and seemingly uncouth exhibit. pg 10 ► Confirmed Yet? All students who pre- registered for Spring, must visit Mendenhall sometime between 9 am and 4 p.m. from eon- firm registration. An additional a for Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. Remember Rhodes Nominees Complete Selection Process STUDENT ► Seniors Myles Copeland, Shefali Desai and Tara O 'Brian pursued greatness by representing Whittier College in their application for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. by CATHERINE PAYNE QC Senior Staff Writer This year, Shefali Desai, Myles Copeland and Tara O'Brien were the three students nominated to represent Whittier College for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Of the three, Copeland and Desai progressed to the state level, and Desai proceeded to the regional finals. The Rhodes Scholarship is a competitive award which recognizes students who excel in four areas, granting these students scholarships and stipends to Oxford University in England. The four areas are academics, athletics, character and leadership. Past Rhodes scholars include President Bill Clinton, former basketball player/senator Bill Bradly, entertainer Kris Kristoferson and sportscaster Pat Hayden. Previously, Whittier College has had four students who have won the Rhodes Scholarship, the most recent being Malaika Williams in 1995. Jascha Kaykas-Wolff/QC Pbolo Editor Chad Nicholson/QC Assl. Photo Editor Rhodes Nominees Myles Copeland and Shefali Desai According to Rhodes committee member and biology professor Warren Hanson, the scholarship is such an honor because "it identifies you as one ofthe 33 or 34 outstanding college senior students in the United States." Smdents, who are selected to represent the College by the committee headed by Professor of Art History Ria O'Foghludha, submit an application which consists of 5-8 recommendations, ashortper- sonal statement and a list of their activities and honors to either their home or college state. Because California is one of the most competitive states given its population and extensive school system, both Desai and Copeland applied through their respective home states of Arizona and New Mexico. O'Brien had no choice in the matter since both her home and school are in California. After the students submit their applications, the state panels select around ten students who progress to the next level, which consists of an interview in that state. Desai and Copeland were both granted interviews, O'Brien was not. "I'm not really disappointed," O'Brien said. She said that it was an honor to be nominated. "I remember when Malaika got it. I got so excited for her, and I thought Please see RHODES, pg. 5 '96 Graduate Pledges Orthogonian Society Friday's Resumes Old Identity short. veek starting in Spring. SOCIETIES ► Corey Johnson is now the third alumnus in Whittier history to pledge a society alongside undergraduate pledges. by PARUL PATEL QC Asst. News Editor Corey Johnson ('96) is the second pledge in recent years to take part in the Orthogonian Society's new member education program after graduation. "I wanted to pledge while I was in school, but due to certain circumstances, I didn't," Johnson said. Johnson received a bid, which is an invitation to join a society, from the Orthogonian Society last year, but he did not meet the new member education guidelines at the time. He appealed the decision but it was denied. The guidelines set by the Office of Student Activities maintain that anyone interested in society membership must be in good academic standing with the College, upholding a cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.00 or higher. In addition, all students that receive and accept a bid must be enrolled in a January interim class during the course of new member education, as stated in the Fall 1996 Society Rush Handbook. These regulations do not apply to Johnson because he is an alumnus, according to Dean of Students Susan Allen. According to Pledge Master for the Orthogonian Society David Stimler, instead of taking a class, Johnson is employed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. while the rest of his four pledge brothers are in class. "My only requirement was that [his decision to pledge] would not interfere with any of the undergraduates; If it created a problem, I'd kick him out," Allen said. "He (Corey) talked to us at the beginning ofthe year and told us he still wanted to do it," Stimler said. The Orthogonians then spoke Please see JOHNSON, pg. 4 BY ANNE DABNF.Y QC Managing Editor are used to calling Friday's has reverted to its original name, Hanover House. Since the Spot now serves the campus' coffee and pastry needs. Hanover House is now used "as a class- is Oct. 28, 1983, Hanover was known as Friday's, the coffeehouse forWhittierCollege. Created by Student Sen ices, Friday's was meant to become a gathering place for students where they could sit down to- Th ry reason for m quench thirst.5' Camp- he original Registrar Gerald Adams. Last fell, classes offered by the Aspect program were scheduled to meet in the converted Hanover House has undergone many changes in its history. Hanover was originally a private residence of the Ha- novers. located near the Whittier College campus. The Ha- novers donated the house to the college, while retaining their ■■" tie in since it first opened its doors on operations budget for Friday's has been funded by the administration budget Once Friday's got underway, it was self-supporting, according to Director of Activities Tracy Poon. Howe\ er. once the renovation of The Spot was completed, the need for Friday's was apparently gone. The Spot offers both a coffee bar and many different foods, as well as a place for students to gather. There were many different suggestions posed for the new use of Hanover, bin it was de- Plcase see FRIDAY'S, pg. 5 ISSUE 15- VOLUME 83 |
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