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The Voice of Whittier College Since 1914 Quaker Campus Thursday, March 15, 2007 • Issue 20 - Volume 93 • QC@WHITT1ER.EDU JUSTIN VELASCO / QC NEWS EDITOR The pews of the WhittierCollege Chapel were removed on Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7, despite student and faculty objection that it could effect the acoustic sound. Chapel left hollow Music department concerned over the sound of the Chapel Justin Velasco QC News Editor After spending months voicing their concerns to the administration, the Music Department lost their fight to keep the pews in the school Chapel. The pews were removed on Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7, and now members of the Music Department are concerned with the future acoustic sound of the Chapel. Music majors and professors voiced their concerns prior to the move in Fall 2006, when the idea of turning the Chapel into a temporary Faculty Center was first suggested [see Quaker Campus Issue: 11 Vol. 93]. The Building Committee in charge of the renovation of the Campus Center suggested the idea to help find space when the current Faculty Center is demolished. Music Department Chair David Muller worries that the removal of the pews has altered the acoustic sound. "We're quite sure it [the sound] has been altered, and we are quite sure it hasn 't been altered for the better," Muller said. The Chapel will be hosting the 70th annual Bach Festival on Sunday, March 18, and Muller is concerned that the current "echoey" sound will remain. Muller said that the Faculty Center chairs would be placed in the Chapel, and he hopes that will help with the sound, but it is "too early to tell." According to Director of Student Activities Barny Peake, an acoustical engineer was hired to assess the sound. The acoustician said that the removing of the pews would alter the sound, but if the chairs were put in their place the sound would remain the same. Dr. Frances Nobert practices playing the Organ in the Chapel see CHAPEL, page 4 Video Production Club joins Media Council Yasmin Khorram QC News Asst. Editor Media Council met Tuesday, March 12 to decide if they will allow the new Video Production Club to join. After co-president senior Justin D'Angona proposed the club's objective and future ambitions, the members of the council voted them in. Advised by Media Coordinators Rich Cheatham and Chuck Elliot, the Video Production Club is for anyone interested in producing movies, documentaries or short videos. They are currently requesting funding from the Media Council to purchase better equipment. Co-founded by D'Angona and sophomore Drew Southern, the club is still in its developing stages. With their equipment housed in Platner Hall, the club has already sparked the interest of over 60 students. "There is a big interest in video production on our campus," D'Angona said. "We're trying to provide an outlet for that." Within the next couple years, Whittier College is pushing to introduce a film department and begin offering a Film Minor study to those who are interested. Cheatham confirms this and feels that the Video Production Club will be a leading step in this lengthy process. D'Angona and Southern are currently in post-production for see MEDIA, page 5 2007 pledging under discussion Alle Kamela QC Staff Writer Since Jan Term and pledging ended, society members and faculty have been working together to devise a plan to help students get better grades during New Member Education, commonly known as pledging. Because the average grade point average of students pledging societies this year was significantly lower than that of the active members, which caused concern among faculty. The issue was raised when Assistant Professor of Mathematics Jeff Miller sent an e-mail to all of the faculty asking if other teachers were experiencing students performing poorly as a result of pledging. Miller received an overwhelming Number of Members in Societies: Palmers 38 Thalians 29 Sachens 25 Perms 24 Mets 24 Athenians 17 Ionians 13 Lancers 12 Orthogonians 11 According to Associate Dean of Students Andre Cole man, 15.7percentofthe student body is in a society. response of e-mail agreeing with his question. Professors were concerned about the welfare of the students coming to class looking exhausted and beat down, according to Associate Dean of Students Andre Coleman. "I always get concerned when students perform below where they should," Miller said. "I noticed part of this was pledging." In response to widespread concern among faculty, the Student Affairs Committee formed. Dean of Students Jeanne Ortiz, Coleman, Miller, senior Jane Franklin, junior ASWC President Adam Steinbaugh, juniorlSCco-chair Malyssa Robson, and sophomore ISC co-chair Michael Muse, make up the committee which was cre- see PLEDGING, page 5 Student attacked Student hit by club outside Stauffer after refusing to turn over money Yasmin Khorram QC News Asst. Editor A Stauffer resident was attacked with a club by two non-Whittier students on Tuesday, March 13, around 11 p.m. Campus Safety is encouraging students to be more resilient as the suspects are still at large. The student initially noticed he was being followed in front of the California Grill, located on the comer of Philadelphia Street and Painter Avenue. As soon as he crossed onto Philadelphia Street, the suspects surrounded him and demanded money. According to Assistant Chief of Campus Safety John Lewis, the student, thinking it was a joke, questioned the two men. Once he realized the seriousness of the situation, he was in, he dashed toward the Stauffer-Johnson Courtyard, where he was tackled to the ground. One of the suspects pulled out a short club, attempting to strike him but the student blocked his shots and ran safely back to the Stauffer lounge. According to the student, the suspects are both Hispanic males with some facial hair. The primary suspect was described as 6' 1" with athin built, and wearing a white t-shirt and jeans. The other suspect was described as 5'8" medium built dark complexion and wearing black jacket and jeans. Lewis strongly encourages all students to report any suspicious activity and to take advantage of the escort program available. "We're extremely happy that he reported this incident to us promptly," Lewis said. "Whittier Police Department is involved and we have released a crime alert. We have an escort system available for all students, staff and faculty. If something doesn't seem right give us a call, we're more than happy to come and help. The students are our eyes and ears out there." Dl WEEK BEGINS Even zoot suits are celebrating their diversity. Campus Life, Pages 8 and 9 LACROSSE Women's Lacrosse wins their first game in three years, 10-8. Sports, Page 16
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Title | The QC, Vol. 93, No. 20 • March 15, 2007 |
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 | March 15, 2007 |
Language | eng |
Format-Medium | Newspaper |
Format-Extent | 16 pages ; 17 x 11.25 inches |
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Date-Created | 2013-11-20 |
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Title | 2007_03_15_001 |
OCR | The Voice of Whittier College Since 1914 Quaker Campus Thursday, March 15, 2007 • Issue 20 - Volume 93 • QC@WHITT1ER.EDU JUSTIN VELASCO / QC NEWS EDITOR The pews of the WhittierCollege Chapel were removed on Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7, despite student and faculty objection that it could effect the acoustic sound. Chapel left hollow Music department concerned over the sound of the Chapel Justin Velasco QC News Editor After spending months voicing their concerns to the administration, the Music Department lost their fight to keep the pews in the school Chapel. The pews were removed on Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7, and now members of the Music Department are concerned with the future acoustic sound of the Chapel. Music majors and professors voiced their concerns prior to the move in Fall 2006, when the idea of turning the Chapel into a temporary Faculty Center was first suggested [see Quaker Campus Issue: 11 Vol. 93]. The Building Committee in charge of the renovation of the Campus Center suggested the idea to help find space when the current Faculty Center is demolished. Music Department Chair David Muller worries that the removal of the pews has altered the acoustic sound. "We're quite sure it [the sound] has been altered, and we are quite sure it hasn 't been altered for the better," Muller said. The Chapel will be hosting the 70th annual Bach Festival on Sunday, March 18, and Muller is concerned that the current "echoey" sound will remain. Muller said that the Faculty Center chairs would be placed in the Chapel, and he hopes that will help with the sound, but it is "too early to tell." According to Director of Student Activities Barny Peake, an acoustical engineer was hired to assess the sound. The acoustician said that the removing of the pews would alter the sound, but if the chairs were put in their place the sound would remain the same. Dr. Frances Nobert practices playing the Organ in the Chapel see CHAPEL, page 4 Video Production Club joins Media Council Yasmin Khorram QC News Asst. Editor Media Council met Tuesday, March 12 to decide if they will allow the new Video Production Club to join. After co-president senior Justin D'Angona proposed the club's objective and future ambitions, the members of the council voted them in. Advised by Media Coordinators Rich Cheatham and Chuck Elliot, the Video Production Club is for anyone interested in producing movies, documentaries or short videos. They are currently requesting funding from the Media Council to purchase better equipment. Co-founded by D'Angona and sophomore Drew Southern, the club is still in its developing stages. With their equipment housed in Platner Hall, the club has already sparked the interest of over 60 students. "There is a big interest in video production on our campus," D'Angona said. "We're trying to provide an outlet for that." Within the next couple years, Whittier College is pushing to introduce a film department and begin offering a Film Minor study to those who are interested. Cheatham confirms this and feels that the Video Production Club will be a leading step in this lengthy process. D'Angona and Southern are currently in post-production for see MEDIA, page 5 2007 pledging under discussion Alle Kamela QC Staff Writer Since Jan Term and pledging ended, society members and faculty have been working together to devise a plan to help students get better grades during New Member Education, commonly known as pledging. Because the average grade point average of students pledging societies this year was significantly lower than that of the active members, which caused concern among faculty. The issue was raised when Assistant Professor of Mathematics Jeff Miller sent an e-mail to all of the faculty asking if other teachers were experiencing students performing poorly as a result of pledging. Miller received an overwhelming Number of Members in Societies: Palmers 38 Thalians 29 Sachens 25 Perms 24 Mets 24 Athenians 17 Ionians 13 Lancers 12 Orthogonians 11 According to Associate Dean of Students Andre Cole man, 15.7percentofthe student body is in a society. response of e-mail agreeing with his question. Professors were concerned about the welfare of the students coming to class looking exhausted and beat down, according to Associate Dean of Students Andre Coleman. "I always get concerned when students perform below where they should," Miller said. "I noticed part of this was pledging." In response to widespread concern among faculty, the Student Affairs Committee formed. Dean of Students Jeanne Ortiz, Coleman, Miller, senior Jane Franklin, junior ASWC President Adam Steinbaugh, juniorlSCco-chair Malyssa Robson, and sophomore ISC co-chair Michael Muse, make up the committee which was cre- see PLEDGING, page 5 Student attacked Student hit by club outside Stauffer after refusing to turn over money Yasmin Khorram QC News Asst. Editor A Stauffer resident was attacked with a club by two non-Whittier students on Tuesday, March 13, around 11 p.m. Campus Safety is encouraging students to be more resilient as the suspects are still at large. The student initially noticed he was being followed in front of the California Grill, located on the comer of Philadelphia Street and Painter Avenue. As soon as he crossed onto Philadelphia Street, the suspects surrounded him and demanded money. According to Assistant Chief of Campus Safety John Lewis, the student, thinking it was a joke, questioned the two men. Once he realized the seriousness of the situation, he was in, he dashed toward the Stauffer-Johnson Courtyard, where he was tackled to the ground. One of the suspects pulled out a short club, attempting to strike him but the student blocked his shots and ran safely back to the Stauffer lounge. According to the student, the suspects are both Hispanic males with some facial hair. The primary suspect was described as 6' 1" with athin built, and wearing a white t-shirt and jeans. The other suspect was described as 5'8" medium built dark complexion and wearing black jacket and jeans. Lewis strongly encourages all students to report any suspicious activity and to take advantage of the escort program available. "We're extremely happy that he reported this incident to us promptly," Lewis said. "Whittier Police Department is involved and we have released a crime alert. We have an escort system available for all students, staff and faculty. If something doesn't seem right give us a call, we're more than happy to come and help. The students are our eyes and ears out there." Dl WEEK BEGINS Even zoot suits are celebrating their diversity. Campus Life, Pages 8 and 9 LACROSSE Women's Lacrosse wins their first game in three years, 10-8. Sports, Page 16 |
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