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The Voice Of Whittier College Since 1914 May 9,2002 er Campus http://web.whittier.edu/qc MARIO NEAVEZ/ QC PHOTO EDITOR Men's lacrosse is movin' on up in the N.C.A.A. playoffs Two Whittier College lacrosse players embrace each other after the Poet team scores a goal. Whittier defeated Eastern Connecticut State University 19-8 in the first game of the The N.C.A.A. Division III play-offs, held on the football field on Wednesday, May 8. First time for the Whittier team to make it to playoffs, it was also the first appearance of a California lacrosse team in the N.C.A.A. play-offs. For a full story, see page 16. Seniors bid last aloha at President's barbecue STUDENT LIFE by Rose Ochoa QC Asst. News Editor In a symbolic rite of passage, seniors walked through the archway of the President's mansion at the Senior Luau held on Wednesday, May 8. The annual barbecue, sponsored by the President's Office, allowed the graduating class, administration and faculty to reunite, revisiting the same environment that they enjoyed (theoretically) four years ago during the President's freshman reception. The 250 guests were greeted with leis, name tags and the variegated talent of a band whose tastes ranged from Kenny-G-esque tunes to Van Morrison's "Brown-eyed Girl." "I think that the seniors really look forward to this event because it is really a milestone and it also acts as a bookend of sorts to the President's freshman reception," President Katherine Haley Will said. However, despite the delicious array of fruits, pinapple coconut rice, roast pig and a magnificent tropical fish ice sculpture, this bookend opens up a host of new uncertainties for some. "I think there's still a bit of nervousness going on here," senior Alisha Santana said. "Freshman year it was not knowing what to expect for college life. Now it's not knowing the future, grad school, work or anything else. Now you have to be an adult. It's just as exciting as freshman year, though, just a little different," she said. But instead of the ambience provided by the anxiety-ridden first-year students, too often clinging to their new best friends, this year's Senior Luau involved more schmoozing as people seemed more like family than potential kindred spirits. Senior Jennifer Estabrook felt much more comfortable the second time around. "It's really nice to come to this.... Now you pretty much know everyone and it's an awesome environment. The beer made it all fun," she said. Cheryl Swift recognized for teaching excellence AWARDS by Amber Hollingsworth QC Co-Campus Life Editor "A teacher's job is to move a student out of a rut and get him thinking about things. If you take a student and don't stir him up one way or another, you're not doing your job," said a former Professor of History Harry W. Ner- hood in 1986. In 2002, 16 years later, Nerhood's words still resonate at Whittier College, as professors continue to "do their job." And on Monday, May 6, one professor in particular received the recognition she deserved with the Nerhood Excellence in Teaching Award — Associate Professor of Biology Cheryl Swift. Recognized by students and faculty as a professor who demands diligence and hard work, is dedicated to asking why, is committed to providing excellent education to students, and is responsible for taking hundreds of students into the field, Swift accepted the 2002 Nerhood Award with tears in her eyes. "I appreciate my colleagues and all I've learned from them, but I'm not sure [teaching] is something you ever get right. I feel like I have a long wtiy to go before I am the kind of teacher I want to be," said Swift. Along with teacher recognition, the ceremony honored students who have achieved academic excellence as well. Sophomore Kaitlyn McDonald received the Robert M. Treser Sophomore Leadership Award as a pre-med student who wants to work as a missionary in Africa. She is a chemistry major, the vice president of the Palmer Society, an R.A. in Johnson, as well as a volunteer at Whittier Presbyterian Hospital. Associate Professor of Theater and Com- ELIZABETH BOHR/QC ASST. PHOIO tUI I UK Dean of Faculty David Muller presents the Nerhood Excellence in Teaching Award to Professor of Biology Cheryl Swift on Monday, May 6 at the Ruth B. Shannon Center. munication Arts Brian Reed announced the seniors who made the dean's list as well as the interdepartmental awards. Dean of Students Dave Leonard awarded the Student Service and Leadership Awards to students who have "gone above and beyond and made significant contributions to student life." Other Academic Achievement rec.£.<<- tions went to those involved with the Rhodes, Marshall, and William Gates Scholarships, as well as announcements for the Newsom Awards, Freshman Writing prize and Scholarly Writing prize [seepage 8 for list]. On the faculty front, the Key to the College Awards went to Director of Food Services Lori Flashner, the Library staff, and Whittier College Operator Dorothy Det- tor. Late Director of Athletics Dave Jacobs was honored with the Richard B. Harvey Award, and the Marilyn Veich Award went to Professor of Economics Steve Overturf. Faculty Masters selected CAMPUS by Christina Gutierrez QC Assoc. News Editor Two new faces, along with one returning one, will grace Whittier's faculty master houses next fall. The new faculty masters for the 2002- 2003 school year will be Associate Professor of English Language and Literature Tony Barnstone who will live in the now-vacant Johnson House, and Associate Professor of Spanish Doreen O'Connor-Gomez who will move into Hartley House. Professor of Biology Dave Bourgaize will continue in Garrett House for another year. A unique feature of the Whittier College campus, the faculty masters program allows students to meet with their professors and guest speakers in an informal environment to discuss interesting and relevant topics to campus life. With the program under review next year, the participants plan to work closely together to plan exciting programs that will extend learning outside of the classroom. As Bourgaize explains, the three professors plan to "be very responsive to the results of the review" and continue to provide programs that allow students and professors to meet outside of a classroom setting and to extend what they have learned in class to the real world and real-life situations. O'Connor-Gomez said that what motivated her to apply for the position is her desire to help students see that what they are learning in their classes actually "makes a difference" outside of the four walls of a classroom. In See MASTERS, page 4 ISSUE 26 • VOLUME 88 You speak A bag of letters to the editor came in the mail. Don't miss the last voices of this school year. Opinions, Pages 2 & 3 Spring Sing The talent of students and staff is showcased in annual show. Campus Life, Page 7 Up From Dust Senior Robin Judd will lay 4,000 eggs on the floor of Wardman Gym on Sunday. A&E, Page 10 First playoffs for the Poets LAX is the best. Told ya so. They win. They even win in the playoffs. „ Sports, Page 14
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Title | The QC, Vol. 88, No. 26 • May 9, 2002 |
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 | May 9, 2002 |
Language | eng |
Format-Medium | Newspaper |
Format-Extent | 16 pages ; 17 x 11.25 inches |
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Date-Created | 2013-11-05 |
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Title | 2002_05_09_001 |
OCR | The Voice Of Whittier College Since 1914 May 9,2002 er Campus http://web.whittier.edu/qc MARIO NEAVEZ/ QC PHOTO EDITOR Men's lacrosse is movin' on up in the N.C.A.A. playoffs Two Whittier College lacrosse players embrace each other after the Poet team scores a goal. Whittier defeated Eastern Connecticut State University 19-8 in the first game of the The N.C.A.A. Division III play-offs, held on the football field on Wednesday, May 8. First time for the Whittier team to make it to playoffs, it was also the first appearance of a California lacrosse team in the N.C.A.A. play-offs. For a full story, see page 16. Seniors bid last aloha at President's barbecue STUDENT LIFE by Rose Ochoa QC Asst. News Editor In a symbolic rite of passage, seniors walked through the archway of the President's mansion at the Senior Luau held on Wednesday, May 8. The annual barbecue, sponsored by the President's Office, allowed the graduating class, administration and faculty to reunite, revisiting the same environment that they enjoyed (theoretically) four years ago during the President's freshman reception. The 250 guests were greeted with leis, name tags and the variegated talent of a band whose tastes ranged from Kenny-G-esque tunes to Van Morrison's "Brown-eyed Girl." "I think that the seniors really look forward to this event because it is really a milestone and it also acts as a bookend of sorts to the President's freshman reception," President Katherine Haley Will said. However, despite the delicious array of fruits, pinapple coconut rice, roast pig and a magnificent tropical fish ice sculpture, this bookend opens up a host of new uncertainties for some. "I think there's still a bit of nervousness going on here," senior Alisha Santana said. "Freshman year it was not knowing what to expect for college life. Now it's not knowing the future, grad school, work or anything else. Now you have to be an adult. It's just as exciting as freshman year, though, just a little different," she said. But instead of the ambience provided by the anxiety-ridden first-year students, too often clinging to their new best friends, this year's Senior Luau involved more schmoozing as people seemed more like family than potential kindred spirits. Senior Jennifer Estabrook felt much more comfortable the second time around. "It's really nice to come to this.... Now you pretty much know everyone and it's an awesome environment. The beer made it all fun," she said. Cheryl Swift recognized for teaching excellence AWARDS by Amber Hollingsworth QC Co-Campus Life Editor "A teacher's job is to move a student out of a rut and get him thinking about things. If you take a student and don't stir him up one way or another, you're not doing your job," said a former Professor of History Harry W. Ner- hood in 1986. In 2002, 16 years later, Nerhood's words still resonate at Whittier College, as professors continue to "do their job." And on Monday, May 6, one professor in particular received the recognition she deserved with the Nerhood Excellence in Teaching Award — Associate Professor of Biology Cheryl Swift. Recognized by students and faculty as a professor who demands diligence and hard work, is dedicated to asking why, is committed to providing excellent education to students, and is responsible for taking hundreds of students into the field, Swift accepted the 2002 Nerhood Award with tears in her eyes. "I appreciate my colleagues and all I've learned from them, but I'm not sure [teaching] is something you ever get right. I feel like I have a long wtiy to go before I am the kind of teacher I want to be," said Swift. Along with teacher recognition, the ceremony honored students who have achieved academic excellence as well. Sophomore Kaitlyn McDonald received the Robert M. Treser Sophomore Leadership Award as a pre-med student who wants to work as a missionary in Africa. She is a chemistry major, the vice president of the Palmer Society, an R.A. in Johnson, as well as a volunteer at Whittier Presbyterian Hospital. Associate Professor of Theater and Com- ELIZABETH BOHR/QC ASST. PHOIO tUI I UK Dean of Faculty David Muller presents the Nerhood Excellence in Teaching Award to Professor of Biology Cheryl Swift on Monday, May 6 at the Ruth B. Shannon Center. munication Arts Brian Reed announced the seniors who made the dean's list as well as the interdepartmental awards. Dean of Students Dave Leonard awarded the Student Service and Leadership Awards to students who have "gone above and beyond and made significant contributions to student life." Other Academic Achievement rec.£.<<- tions went to those involved with the Rhodes, Marshall, and William Gates Scholarships, as well as announcements for the Newsom Awards, Freshman Writing prize and Scholarly Writing prize [seepage 8 for list]. On the faculty front, the Key to the College Awards went to Director of Food Services Lori Flashner, the Library staff, and Whittier College Operator Dorothy Det- tor. Late Director of Athletics Dave Jacobs was honored with the Richard B. Harvey Award, and the Marilyn Veich Award went to Professor of Economics Steve Overturf. Faculty Masters selected CAMPUS by Christina Gutierrez QC Assoc. News Editor Two new faces, along with one returning one, will grace Whittier's faculty master houses next fall. The new faculty masters for the 2002- 2003 school year will be Associate Professor of English Language and Literature Tony Barnstone who will live in the now-vacant Johnson House, and Associate Professor of Spanish Doreen O'Connor-Gomez who will move into Hartley House. Professor of Biology Dave Bourgaize will continue in Garrett House for another year. A unique feature of the Whittier College campus, the faculty masters program allows students to meet with their professors and guest speakers in an informal environment to discuss interesting and relevant topics to campus life. With the program under review next year, the participants plan to work closely together to plan exciting programs that will extend learning outside of the classroom. As Bourgaize explains, the three professors plan to "be very responsive to the results of the review" and continue to provide programs that allow students and professors to meet outside of a classroom setting and to extend what they have learned in class to the real world and real-life situations. O'Connor-Gomez said that what motivated her to apply for the position is her desire to help students see that what they are learning in their classes actually "makes a difference" outside of the four walls of a classroom. In See MASTERS, page 4 ISSUE 26 • VOLUME 88 You speak A bag of letters to the editor came in the mail. Don't miss the last voices of this school year. Opinions, Pages 2 & 3 Spring Sing The talent of students and staff is showcased in annual show. Campus Life, Page 7 Up From Dust Senior Robin Judd will lay 4,000 eggs on the floor of Wardman Gym on Sunday. A&E, Page 10 First playoffs for the Poets LAX is the best. Told ya so. They win. They even win in the playoffs. „ Sports, Page 14 |
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