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issue Cata lyst c l a r k e 25 spring_2004 move over fab 5: A makeover for the yankee guy Parents vs. Privacy rights you never knew you had Byrds find home court loss at an early age Students find ways to deal with grief panty raids i see london, i see france When Clarke went coed 1979: the first few men at Clarke INSIDE: Summer reading list & the best music you’re not listening to Dubuque’s Only Brewpub Restaurant Blackwater Grill has the area’s finest seafood entrees, succulent steaks, & delicious burgers. Bricktown also features the hottest night life spots and the best dining. Try a signature homebrew with our famous Hickory Grilled Burgers or Wood fired steaks. Don’t forget we’re within walking distance! Come for the food and stay for the nightlife. We Deliver! Corner of 3rd & Main 580-0608 02 _2004 CATALYST_ Call us at 582-0608 today. Minimum order of $25 applies. Check out the full menu online at www.bricktowndubuque.com 2003-2 2004 CLARKE GRADUATES DECEMBER ‘ 0 3 BACHELOR OF ARTS RACHEL K. ANGLESE JENNIFER L. BERG SARAH BOYER STEVEN R. CHILIMIDOS SETH DAVID CLARKE SHAWN MICHAEL COENEN JEFFREY A. DONOVAN CHERYL MARIE FLEEGE MOLLY MAYLO FLORES DAVID FOX TARA KAY GRIFFIN MARC PATRICK HENDRICKSON JOSEPH P. HICKEY NATHANIEL KASS THOMAS KELZER ABIGAIL CATHERINE LAHEY KEPPLER KORY L. KESSLER JOAN P. KILBURG SHANE A. KLAAS TOM NEAL KLAUS MATTHEW C. KORTE KOKILA KUMAR ELLEN ELIZABETH LAMMER JILL MARIE LINK MATTHEW J. LUX AMY M. MCCARTHY LAURA MILLER JOEL MICHAEL MORAN NANCY ANN NASH NICHOLAS WILLIAM PAISLEY MINDY SUE PINS DAWN A. POLLARD SEAN PAUL PRESCOTT CHRISTY L. REDING MELISSA B. SEEBERGER KATE M. SHAFFER TRISTAN P. SIKKEMA MARK E. STOCHL KOTARO TAKIZAWA JEDEDIAH THOMPSON JOSE ANTONIO VALENTIN ANGELA KAY WATTERS MS. PATRICIA K. WEMETT EDWARD R. ZEIFERT HEIDI A. ZITTERGRUEN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MATTHEW J. BOOHER CINDY S. COOK MICHAEL JOSEPH JOHNSON MASTER OF SCIENCE NURSING IN JAY P. IRONSIDE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS SARAH DANIELLE CURRIE MASTER OF ARTS MARY M. FINK NICHOLAS DAVID HESS JOHN D. SMITH TRINA LYNN VANDERWERF LISA D. EWING MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ENBOGE CHONG RICHARD J. KASPER MARC WILLIAM MCCOY AMY TATH MAY ‘04 –CANDIDATES BACHELOR OF ARTS DANIEL R. ABBEN JULIE COLETTE AIMONE KENIA LETICIA ALARCÓN LINDA A. AUGUSTIN KATHERINE MARIE BAHL EMILY MARIE BELT LISA K. BERNHARD JASON W. BETKE ANNETTE MARIE BIELEMA LYNN A. BIVER MARK H. BONIFAS SHELLI RENEE BRAND ALICIA MARIE BRANDEL CODY ALAN CHAMBERLAIN LYSA CHRISTINE COSLEY LINDSEY ANN COTA ABIGAIL L. DARDIS SARA GRACE DICKINSON AMY LOU DOLPHIN LINDSEY ANN GARNET DRISKELL SHAUNA M. DUFFY KELLY ANNE DYAL-CHAND ELIZABETH A. EDMONDS DARRYL K. EGGERS BRIAN D. ELENZ JAMES J. ENZLER TAMMY A. HESS FELDMANN MARK FELDNER MICHAEL FRANCIS FRAIN, JR. ANGELA T. GINTER ANGELA CATHERINE GINTER MICHELLE NICOLE GRAMMER MELINDA BETH HAMMACK CATHERINE R. HARRISON KAY L. HELLER CHAD HINES TAMMY L. HOLDER MITCHELL HORST MARY ELIZABETH HUERTER ANDREW C. HYLAND BROOKE LEE JACKSON KIMBERLY RAE JASPER GREGORY A. JOHNSON MICHAEL J. KAIN KATHERINE ELIZABETH KEIL MELISSA ANNE KENNEDY ANNA MARIA KETTERHAGEN KELLIE M. KLUVER KATHARINE ALANA LARK KATALIN JOELLE LARM JOANN MARY LAVENZ ELAINA A. LEE SHANE PATRICK LENANE JENNIFER LEA LUEDTKE LOUIS GEORGE LUGRAIN JASON MCLAUGHLIN NICOLE ELIZABETH MERRITT ANN MARIE METZ TERESA KATHLYN MEYER SCOTT ANTHONY MEYER MICHELLE MARY MILLER ERIC M. MOND ROBYN LEE MULLER ADAM M. NETTLETON MATTHEW D. NEVINS JUAN NINO SARAH ELIZABETH NOEL SUZI L. OKEY MARY ANN OTTERS KATRIN ANIA OYLER CHRISTOPHER PABONSANTOS BROOKE MARY PALMER JUSTIN CHARLES MARTIN PENOYER BRADLEY ALAN PERRY CHELSEA RAE PETERS PHILIP RANDOLPH PETRIE JESSE L. PFOHL MARY BETH PISTULKA JENNIFER LEIGH PLOESSL RHONDA D. PRELLBERG KATHRYN ROSE RESNICK FARHEEN Z. RIZVI SARAH ELIZABETH ROEPKE JENNIFER M. ROGERS ALISON CHRISTINE ROLING MIRNA C. ROMEROCOLOMA ASHLEY BROOK ROOP DANA L. SCHIPPER RANDY THOMAS SCHMERBACH JEREMY MICHAEL SCHRODT SARAH SCHRODT HEATHER L. SITES SARAH LYNN SMITH ANGELAINA M. SMYTHE ALEXA M. SPENCER SHEENA LEE STROUF JOSHUA JAMES SUNDSTROM LAURA TAUKE ANGELA R. TEASDALE JACOB WILLIAM TEBBE ERIN MARIE THEIN LEANE S. VANDROVEC MELISSA A. VONDRAN JULIE MARIE WAGNER KELLY S. WALLACE LORI HOLLIN WILCOXWALLESER SARAH ELIZABETH WEBER JUSTIN JON WEIDEMANN JENNIFER LYNN WEIDEMANN MARGARET EILEEN WELTER MARGARET R. WILHELM EMILY JEAN WOLF DEANNE WULFEKUHLE TIMOTHY JAMES YOUNG BACHELOR OF SCIENCE LYNN MARIE CUNNINGHAM CHRIS J. DEMAIO JAMIE ANN EHLERT LYNN MARIE HAINES JESSICA ANN KELLEY KELLIE N. KLAAS BEN D. MAKOVEC MOLLY MICHELLE MCDONALD REBECCA MOONEN ERIN MARIE MUELLER PATRICIA ANN MULLARKEY ELIZABETH AMY NOONAN AMANDA SUE NUEST ABIGAIL ROSE PECKHAM AUSTIN JON PITTS JESSICA SUE RECKER ANGELA NICOLE RILEY GEORGE KENNETH ROEPSCH KRISTI LYNN ROSE DESIREE DANIELLE SCHMITZ KARLA SHEPECK JEFFREY MICHAEL SISUL CHRISTINE ANN STEINES DOROTHY N. TEMBEI MATTHEW ALLEN THATE FRANCIS J. WAGNER BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS AARON MARC BIGELOW JENNIFER S. BRIMEYER JOEL CHRISTOPHER CROSS MARTINA FREIBURGER LISA HENDERSHOTT LINDSEY ANNE HUBER DANIELLE JACKSON ALISON GWEN LEVASSEUR EMIKO SATO MASTER OF ARTS DEBRA KRUEGER BETH KUNDERT SUSAN ELIZABETH NOONAN KATHERINE ELIZABETH TOOPS MASTER OF ‘04 Ä Mission Accomplished KATHERINE L. CHAMBERS AARON DAVID GIESE JACQUELINE CHRISTINE KERKMAN ANGELA L. MAKOVEC SHANNON LOUISE MIERS ELIZABETH ANN POLITE ABBY MARIE RORAH AMY LYNN RORAH PAMELA K. ROWE JULIA DAWN SCHLICHTER SCOTT DAVID VALENTINI MATTHEW M. WILDEN MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BENJAMIN J. OPPELT JUSTIN DANIEL WENZELMAN MASTER OF SCIENCE NURSING IN MARY ROSE CORRIGAN VICKIE L. DREESSENS MOLLY KATHLEEN FROMMELT LISA M. RETTENMEIER SUSAN MARIE SCHNEIDER KRISTIN A. TIERNAN AUGUST ‘04 –CANDIDATES ASSOCIATE OF ARTS MARY KAY CHAPMAN BACHELOR OF ARTS RHONDA M. BEES AMANDA JO BRANT AUTUMN LYNNE GARTNER HEIDI MARIE GOEBEL GERALD A. GREENLEE TIMOTHY CHARLES SHERLOCK STACY LEE STILLMUNKES JANET LEIGH WISSING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BETTY JEAN BRIMEYER JULIE R. DOLAN MASTER OF ARTS BETH ANN DUCCINI MARNA JEAN HEITZ BOBBIE JO A. JONES ANGELA MARIE KELZER SCIENCE EMILY RENAE ALTHOF STEPHANIE J. ARENDELL ERIC J. BADER CHRISTOPHER JAMES BAILEY KERI ANNE BALSTER _2004 CATALYST_ 03 Catalyst c l ar ke editor Teresa Meyer art director/layout editor Meghan Hackett photo editor Adam Nettleton production assistant Lexy Spencer production assistant Lauren Hanna articles editor Tony Frenzel a&e editors Mary Huerter Amanda Naderman campus life editor Amanda Martin advertising manager Lisa Kapka staff writers Katie Bahl Tim Brechlin Kris Breyer Carrie Fleckenstein Greg Johnson Monica Loan Mark Otterbeck Sheena Strouf advisor Diana Russo proofreaders Tim Brechlin Lauren Hanna Katy Rose Resnick The “Catalyst” is a student-produced magazine for the Clarke community. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Clarke faculty, administration or staff. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Communication Department. Questions or comments should be addressed to Diana Russo, Communication Department, MS 1801, Clarke College, Dubuque, IA 52001. 04 _2004 CATALYST_ ➲ ABOUT THIS ISSUE—When this magazine reaches your hands in the midst of finals and the end-of-the-year furor, we hope it will serve as an opportunity for both entertainment and reflection. This issue marks 25 years of “Catalyst”production. As an annual publication, the “Catalyst” documents the trends and styles of the year. On page 44, you'll find our own spin on the popular TV show “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” In Arts and Entertainment, Clarke’s philosophy professor and musician, Tom Riley, comments on the recording industry’s crackdown on music downloading. The Catalyst also seeks to interpret and reflect on relevant topics and issues that affect the Clarke community. On page 32, contributor Katie Bahl takes a look at the experiences of several Clarke students as they face the permanence of loss. Approaching this story was different than approaching a typical feature story. It required sensitivity and tact, honesty and insight. Writer Katie Bahl said the experience of interviewing and writing the story was emotionally draining, yet inspirational. “I found myself wanting to communicate their loss as best I could and I wanted to let others know how they could help someone who had dealt with a loss like this.” Katie’s sensitivity made the experience of discussing a difficult and painful subject easier for the interviewees. “I knew Katie was very sensitive, so she was going to be good at writing the story,” said Lisa Hendershott, who talks about her fiancé’s suicide in the story. For Lexy Spencer, talking with Katie about her father’s death was a therapeutic process. “Katie and I spoke for almost three hours,” she said. “She asked really good questions, questions that I had not even thought about, questions that revealed grief I had never known I felt.” But talking about loss was not easy. “When Katie sent me the article to proofread, I couldn’t read it because I knew I would just cry the whole time,” said Lisa. “It was hard to talk about my loss knowing that people on campus were going to be reading the article. I’m glad it’s coming out at the end of the year because I thought people might look at me differently after they read it,” said Lisa. The five students interviewed in the article have all experienced loss while in college or earlier. Their insights are unique because they have experienced loss before most of us have to face the finality of death. I admire the students who were interviewed because it was difficult to talk so openly about their experiences. I was impressed by Katie’s sensitivity and professionalism in writing the story and her ability to relate the experiences of the five different students in an honest and moving way. I was also impressed and inspired by the entire staff that produced this magazine. From generating story ideas to laying out pages during work weekends, the staff approached this magazine with enthusiasm and dedication. As you continue reading, I hope you will find a story that moves you, a story that makes you smile and a story that expands your knowledge. If you find each of those, we have truly accomplished our vision for this issue of the “Catalyst.” —TERESA MEYER co l o p h o n Body copy is Futura Light 10.5/13 points. Titles and pull quotes are Garamond or Denmark. Woodward Printing Services printed this 52-page magazine on 70 lb. paper. contributors catalyst k bunch brady bunch wannabe: marcia fav book: “The Outsiders” brady bunch wannabe: greg fav cd: “Friends” lauren hanna l aur associate editor ca a&e editor diana russo am s “Under the Table brady bunch and Dreaming” Dave Matthews wannabe: marcia fav tv show: Band amanda naderman kris breyer 15 people 11 computers 2 broken printers 4 weekend workdays 1 diana n ta w lys o t b r e a kd ri staff writer production asst. editor advertising manager advisor lisa an da m campus life editor amanda martin brady bunch wannabe: alice fav book: “The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath” to ny articles editor tony frenzel photo editor brady bunch wannabe: jan fav tv show: “Law and Order” adam nettleton brady bunch wannabe: peter fav cd: “In Utero” Nirvana am brady bunch wannabe: jan fav book: “Catcher In The Rye” en n a d lisa kapka ama n the ad _2004 CATALYST_ 05 CATALYST VOLUME_25 SPRING_2004 Postmarked When Clarke went coed A Photo Essay Boys vs. Girls: Two of the first men at Clarke reflect on their experiences. by sheena strouf by adam nettleton 28 42 Privacy vs. Parents What students should know about their right to privacy. by monica loan 13 24 Arts and Entertainment Music you’re missing out on, a musician’s take on downloading, and the best books for your summer reading list. by mary huerter and amanda naderman 30 Behind Closed Doors Unlocking the door to hidden treasures you never knew were on campus. by mary huerter Coming to America International students face tighter visa restrictions post 9/11. 50 by kris breyer Stranger in a Strange Land 20 A Chicago suburbanite finds a happy home—and things to do—in Dubuque. by tim brechlin 09 On the road with a horse The woes of a traveling horse woman. 40Campus Life by mary huerter “Seeing Double:” what’s with all the twins on campus? Also, a look back to panty raid times. by amanda martin Catalyst Eye for the Yankee Guy The “Catalyst” gives a die-hard Yankees fan a new look that would make the “Fab Five.” proud. by teresa meyer To Have Loved and Lost Losing a loved one: five students struggle with grief at an early age. 44 by katie bahl 32 Picturing a thousand words Students apply elements of professors’ personalities to pieces of art. by kris breyer 30 20 46 Byrds of a Feather Flock North Together Weary of sitting on the sidelines, two Division I athletes transfer to Clarke. by mark otterbeck 16 An insight into art professor Tom Metcalf’s life, art and philosophy of teaching. by tony frenzel Meeting Metcalf Cover Photographed by Adam Nettleton Joemi Byrd, Dubuque, Iowa March 2004. 12 How Smart is You? Find out if your age is affecting your knowledge of world events. by greg johnson _2004 CATALYST_ 07 contributors the bunch y g brady bunch wannabe: jan fav tv show: “Vets in Practice” mark otterbeck mark greg johnson a&e editor staff writer production asst. l editor staff writer editor teres a fav movie: “Ghostbusters” staff writer tim brechlin brady bunch wannabe: marcia fav book: the dictionary ca ie _2004 CATALYST_ brady bunch wannabe: cindy fav tv show: “My So-Called Life” an wannabe: bobby brady bunch wannabe: carol (mom) brady fav book: art director/ “Donna Parker On staff writer layout editor carrie fleckenstein meghan hackett Her Own” gh brady bunch 08 y mary huerter brady bunch wannabe: greg brady bunch fav movie: wannabe: alice “The Crow” fav movie: “Into the Woods” lexy spencer tim rr g ex brady bunch wannabe: greg fav cd: “The Sickness” Disturbed re teresa meyer ma r catalyst m e On t he R oad Ä with a Horse The R oad I sn’t A lways S mooth, b ut I G o A nyway ot everyone gets to travel with a horse–not everyone wants to. I spent the past seven years crossing the highways of the Northeastern United States competing in equestrian events; it’s a lot of work. There’s feed to pack, equipment, water, bedding, buckets, barn utensils, and let’s not forget the horse. Packing, however, is the easy part. Once I hit the road, my nerves start to rattle. An extra 4,000 pounds pushing my towing vehicle down the road makes driving far more hazardous than piloting an unburdened car. The N horse’s legs when he has to brace himself for an abrupt halt. So the next time you see a horse trailer coming, wait until it passes. It may not be able to stop. Tailgating is another problem. It’s one thing if you ram into the rear bumper of a car. It’s another if it’s a horse trailer. People in Lexington, Kentucky understand this. They are the worst tailgaters I’ve ever encountered—unless I’m hauling a horse. Horses are expensive. Some of them cost a lot more than the vehicles that haul them. Just think of the chunk of change the owners will sue you for if BY mary huerter PHOTO: SUE HUERTER the wheel as tightly as possible and look straight ahead. Years later, I graduated to a steadier truck, but still failed to escape heartstopping moments. When my truck ran out of puff climbing a mountain in Pennsylvania, I had to get the truck and the trailer towed. And since I was stranded overnight, I not only needed to find lodging for myself, but also for my horse. Luckily, one of the mechanics referred me to his brother-in-law’s stable, so my horse could get a good night’s sleep. The nearby hotel offered me a breakdown rate. Even luckier, my An extra 4,000 lbs. pushing the towing vehicle down the road makes driving far more hazardous than piloting an unburdened car. road isn’t always smooth, the truck not always reliable, and the traffic not always cooperative. But I go anyway. Flowing with traffic while hauling a horse isn’t easy. The hazards of encountering inconsiderate, oblivious drivers multiply. It never fails: a car pulls out in front of me on a two-lane highway and the driver fails to step on the gas to accelerate out of my way. They poke along, expecting me to allow for their ignorance by slamming on my brakes. While this is annoying when driving without a horse trailer, with one it’s an accident waiting to happen. I can’t stop quickly when I have 4,000 pounds behind me. And it strains my you damage their precious cargo because you won’t stay back a few yards. Also, living, breathing animals have to relieve themselves, and sometimes that relief flies right out the back of the trailer—and into the tailgater’s windshield. Dangerous drivers, however, aren’t the only problems I met out on the road. I argued with my old ‘87 pickup on many occasions. The steering wheel constantly tried to shake free of my grip and pull me to the left. Trying to guide my truck and trailer through winding, lane-shifting construction barricades surrounded by three giant semis was not a pleasant experience. All I could do was squeeze dad and his 86-year-old father were crazy enough to drive 13 hours through the night to retrieve me and my horse. Of course if I was really lucky, my truck wouldn’t have broken down in the first place. By now, you’re probably asking why I put myself and my horse through so much stress. What choice do I have? Few places are horse-friendly anymore. Cars whiz along narrow roads with narrow shoulders. Today, people with horse lover’s syndrome must haul their four-legged companions to places where they can amble along in a quiet solitude, untouched by the modern rat race, and attempt to flow with the traffic. _2004 CATALYST_ 09 I n the spring of 1979, as the flowers began to bloom, things changed on the Clarke College campus. On April 30 it was announced that in the fall of ‘79 men would be able to enroll as full-time undergraduate students at Clarke. This would end the 136-year history of Clarke as a women’s school. “More than anything I think we were fearful Clarke would lose its tradition,” said Colleen (McGraw) Regan, class of 1981. The change was small at first, with women for another decade. It would have given women more time without the glass ceiling,” said Maureen (Johnson) Minshew, class of 1982. “The all-women environment urged us on and gave us incentive to stay focused while we strived to pursue our career goals – with no feelings of inadequacy or intimidation in the male-dominated world.” When Clarke Went Coed The first men at Clarke ... only two men registered for full-time classes in the fall. “In the beginning the ratio was so small you barely noticed,” said Regan. “And there were already men from University of Dubuque and Loras on campus for some courses because of the Tri-college cross registration system.” The men who were on campus during this transition were very happy with their decision to come to Clarke. “Being at Clarke was a great experience; I wouldn’t trade that time in my life for many things,” said nursing major Craig Fenton, class of 1983. “I had previously attended UNI and lived BY sheena strouf media coverage that sought out students and got them worked up,” said Regan. Clarke was the last single-sex college in the state of Iowa. Loras had gone coed eight years earlier. “Clarke students will still be women aware— aware that women are people, not a I think the biggest change was our hygiene, We used to get out of bed–pajamas, slippers and all–and just go to class. The few Tri-college guys in our classes didn’t really matter. After the switch you noticed a lot more girls actually showering before going to class. Catherine still makes fun of us at alumni gatherings. We were really slobs. The decision to go coed was made because of many factors, one of the most important being the dramatic drop in enrollment in the preceding years. Clarke peaked at 1,200 students in 1966; for the 1978-1979 school year, only 643 were registered for classes. Federal funding requirements for some programs, specifically nursing, also depended on classes being open to both men and women. “I think Clarke could have stayed all 10 _2004 CATALYST_ in an all-male dorm. Clarke actually offered more interaction between men and women.” Photos from the issue of the Clarke “Courier” immediately following the decision to go coed depict sheets hanging from Mary Fran Hall saying, “Mary Frances Clarke wouldn’t want it that way!” “I remember banners and rumbling in the hallways, but no real demonstrations. I think a lot of it was the sex. . . . In unity though, Clarke will survive the future as she has weathered the past.” This statement was made by Clarke music professor LaDonna Manternach in the May 4, 1979 edition of the “Courier” in response to the student discontent about the decision. Manternach was a student at the time. “It was different, and there were some that let you know they weren’t Can you spot the men in these pictures from 1979 and 1980? All photos courtesy of the Clarke College Archives What about in this picnic photo from 1980? No, we couldn’t either. ➲ happy with the change, but overall there was acceptance,” said Fenton. Paul Seaman, class of 1983, said, “I came across a few girls who were talking about how they wished the men weren’t at Clarke. I told them I felt sorry for them because having men at Clarke will prove to be beneficial later, and I was right.” “I think going coed changed the focus of education at Clarke. It became less Catholic-oriented. With the entrance of men it opened the doors to non-Catholics too,” said Fenton. On All Saints Day 1981, Craig Fenton became the first person at Clarke to convert to Catholicism. Many of the upperclass women saw little change in their last years at Clarke. “We dated the guys at Loras or U.D. We already had established relationships with them,” said Minshew. “No one looked at the guys at Clarke. Though I do remember some of the men catcalling at the women while they were moving in; they got some stares,” she said laughingly. “I think the biggest change was our hygiene,” said Regan. “We used to get out of bed—pajamas, slippers and all—and just go to class. The few Tri-college guys in our classes didn’t really matter. After the switch you noticed a lot more girls actually showering before going to class. Catherine [Dunn]still makes fun of us at alumni gatherings. We were really slobs.” Not all students were against the decision to go coed. Much of the discontent was with the way the students were informed. Student input on the issue was taken from a student satisfaction survey, but there was only one question about possible coeducation on the survey. “I think they blinded us to the intent of the survey by the way the questions were handled,” a student said in a “Courier” article. “Although in 1983 there were so many girls and hardly a guy around, I felt at ease with Clarke College,” said Seaman. “Being all women made Clarke what it was at that time, and it made us what we are now; but looking back, I don’t think we lost anything,” said Regan. CATALYST_2004 11 www.google.com/images How s mart i s y ou? Pop sensation Clay Aiken C Why are students out of touch? Afghanistan an you locate Afghanistan on a map or identify more than one European nation on an unmarked map? If you are anything like others ages18-24, it is very possible that you would not be able to accomplish either of these tasks. In recent years, it has become apparent to the academic community that geographic literacy is on a sharp decline. It is disturbing that young people are not in touch with what is happening around them, even though they are constantly bombarded with media images of people and places that are at the forefront of world events. Young adults are more able to identify pop culture icons than global hot spots for terrorism or countries in which the United States has a military presence. Is this due to a lack of media directed at younger Americans or is it because young people place little importance on being knowledgeable about the world they live in and will ultimately control? Anyone can plainly see that media coverage is not the problem; Americans are constantly surrounded by world news. Television alone has dedicated news channels, along with nightly news broadcasts on local and national networks. This single media outlet is more than large enough to keep history’s largest population of American youth well informed. There is also the Internet and radio or print media. So with all of this coverage, the question remains: Why do average American young adults seem to know surprisingly little about what is steadily shaping the world around them, and before their very eyes? Clarke history and political science professor Judith Biggin provided her observations on this lack of awareness as a trend throughout her years at Clarke. “In general, most traditional-age students seem much less interested because they feel that many of the issues that are currently more important to nontraditional age students do not affect them, and don’t matter.” Biggin expressed concern that students were becoming very disinterested and even apathetic about the events shaping their world. She said that if the trend continues, this younger generation will be in trouble because of their lack of involvement in the political process. “Younger students fail to see that what happens today will affect them in the future,” said Biggin. Biggin speaks not only from the perspective of an educa12 _2004 CATALYST_ “The Simpsons” Mikhail Gorbachev tor, but also as an historian, saying how events that affect the world now will invariably affect the world again later. “One of the biggest problems is the shortage of young people voting,” Biggin said. “People between the ages of 18 and 30 are just not voting and this is letting a lot of legislation get passed that will be very important later in their lives.” Outsourcing, healthcare reforms, and foreign policy changes are all things that will directly affect all Americans regardless of age. Currently, 44 million Americans are without some form of health insurance. Many students may find themselves a part of this growing number after they graduate and the policies their parents have for them expire. This, however, is not a priority in the minds of many traditional-age students. As it turns out, this is not a new trend, according to Biggin. She has noticed that younger students seem to have always felt that they are not affected by politics and world events. “I don’t want to badmouth the younger students too much, but they really should get more involved, but on the other hand, I understand that many of them are only 18, and at that age, world politics weren’t all that important to me either," Biggin said. Should traditional-age college students be more in touch with the world and the changes that are affecting everything around them, or is it all right for them to seemingly turn a blind eye towards change until they feel that it directly affects them? Abraham Lincoln had this to say about the present and the future, and how prior events will always affect latter events: “The struggle for today is not altogether for today: it is for a vast future also.” Perhaps students should take these words to heart and examine them, because had Lincoln not believed in these same words, the world we know might not exist. These words were meant to be a call for change for the better, and they still hold true today. Like previous generations, we have the power to effect change now for the betterment of our future. BY greg johnson LAYOUT BY lauren b. hanna Privacy vs. Parents BY monica loan LAYOUT BY lauren b. hanna FREEDOM AT LAST. This is the thought on most college students’ minds as they pack their bags and leave Mom and Dad for the first time. No more curfews, no more rules and no one to tell them to go to class or do homework. But how much privacy do students have when it comes to their parents? The answer is up to you. At the age of 18 a person in the United States is considered a legal adult. Colleges and universities take this into consideration when determining students’ privacy rights. Clarke, like schools throughout the nation, is under the strict laws of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) which protects students’ privacy from many, including parents. informed of their son or daughter’s problems. Many students cited in the article had been seeing a counselor, but the privacy laws governing counseling centers restricted that information from being released to parents. Some parents have even gone as far as filing lawsuits against the schools where the suicides were committed, holding the college and the counseling centers accountable for not detecting warning signs. The Counseling Center at Clarke must follow the privacy laws stated in the 1974 Federal Regulation 42 CFRPart 2, as well as Chapter 228 of the Code of Iowa. Under this code, the center has a statement of confidentiality saying that no information about a your protection or that of someone else information may be released.” Lorie Murphy-Freebolin, director of the Counseling Center, said if a student were to mention suicide in a session she would look at the intention, plan and means to carry out the suicide before taking action. An example she mentioned was if a student said he or she wanted to overdose on a medication and the medication was available to the student, then immediate action would be taken to get them to a safe place. Depending on the situation, a student who has seriously thought about suicide and has a plan to carry it out would be asked to seek help at a hospital or from a psychiatrist. MurphyFreebolin said the only time she would Some parents have even gone as far as filing lawsuits against the schools where the suicides were committed, holding student life and the counseling centers accountable for not detecting the warning signs of suicide. Counseling Centers have even more strict laws they must adhere to in the Federal Regulation 42 CFR-Part 2, as well as the individual state codes regarding confidentiality in counseling sessions. But all of the rules and guidelines regarding students’ privacy have today’s parents concerned about their son or daughter’s safety and have campuses across the country pondering the issue of parents’ rights vs. students’ privacy. According to a recent article in “University Business,” parents are arguing that their children’s suicides could have been prevented if they had been 14 _2004 CATALYST_ student or a counseling session is released without the permission of the student. For information to be released the student must fill out a form, specifically stating what information he or she wants disclosed and to whom the information can be disclosed. Under these laws, all counselors at Clarke must follow the guidelines in the statement of confidentiality. But there are exceptions to the confidentiality statement when it comes to suicide. One of the exceptions states: “If there is a clear and present danger to yourself or others and the Counseling Center needs to share information for contact the parents or emergency personnel was if the student was in clear and present danger to themselves and refused treatment of any kind. By law, the counselors are obligated to call for emergency back-up if the student refused help. In her four years at Clarke, MurphyFreebolin said there have been 10 to 15 cases where she has asked students to seek immediate evaluation at the hospital or visit a psychiatrist. She said the students have always been willing to get help. “They are grateful someone cares enough to help them,” she said. “I just want to get them to a safe place.” Murphy-Freebolin said she never questions her motives when deciding whether or not she should refer a student to seek further help. “I wish the decision were rocket science,” she said. “It would be a whole lot easier that way. But my motive is to be protective of all students and make sure they are safe.” She said there are very clear guidelines determining when a student constitutes a threat to themselves or others. Some signs might include trouble eating or sleeping; losing interest in hobbies, work, or school; significant stress and depression; and being preoccupied with death or dying. “It is not a precise mathematical formula,” she said. “But the warning signs are clear.” She said it is important that the student’s friends and faculty bring legitimate concerns pertaining to suicide to the attention of the Residence Hall Director or the Counseling Center so that they can reach out and try to help. While the Counseling Center may act as parents away from home, some parents are being more vocal and worry that colleges are keeping their sons’ or daughters’ lives too secret. Murphy-Freebolin stresses that the Counseling Center holds all information from a student’s session confidential. She said parents find out about their son or daughter’s suicidal problems from the hospital or doctor or the student themselves. In some cases, Student Life or Residence Life may contact the parents. Any other information, by law, must be kept locked in a file at the center and is only disclosed with the student’s permission. Murphy-Freebolin believes students should be viewed as adults and there- fore allowed privacy from parents. She said that even if she felt it would be helpful to involve a parent, the law would prevent her from doing so without the student’s written permission. “Absolutely, 100 percent, I believe students should have privacy,” she said. “As parents or counselor, we need to respect students as the adults they are.” She believes that to prevent suicides and other problems, parents need to talk to their children to find out what is going on in their lives. She said if a parent contacts her, she will explain the Iowa law to them and contact the student about what she can release to his or her parents. She said the Counseling Center helps facilitate meetings between the parents and students if it would be helpful. Murphy-Freebolin said the Center tries its best to be supportive of the students, the family, and the residence hall community where the student lives. The Counseling Center isn’t the only place on campus that deals with confidentiality and parents. When it comes to educational records, such as grades, parents may also remain in the dark about their son or daughter’s lives. The Registrar at Clarke follows FERPA, which protects the privacy of students. Under this law, Clarke cannot release students’ education records, such as grades, to parents without the student’s permission. Even if a student is failing, parents are not notified. However, if the student is a dependent of the parent or guardian as determined by the tax return, then the information can be shared, even if the student has filed a non-disclosure form. Kristi Droessler, director of the Registrar, said Clarke students have the option of releasing academic information to parents by filling out a parent release form. Droessler said all students should complete a form whether or not they want information released. Many Clarke students, such as freshman Melissa Randall, choose to fill out the release form at the beginning of the school year. “My parents are paying a lot for me to go to school here, so they have a right to see my grades,” she said. Melissa’s mom, Danell, doesn’t believe that paying her daughter’s tuition entitles her to Melissa’s grades. She said Melissa is 18 and can make her own decisions about whether or not to share her grades. “I don’t have anything to hide,” said Melissa. “I’m going to tell my parents my grades anyway. If I get a bad grade, I’m on the phone with my mom telling her about it.” Freshman Monica DeSmet said she communicates with her mom about her grades. She said it is up to individual students to decide whether or not to tell their parents. Droessler said it is easier if students sign the parent release form. She also believes students need to have their own privacy because they are adults and that there should be trust between students and the parents. She noted that the release form is helpful to many areas of the college, not just for purposes of the registrar’s office. _2004 CATALYST_ 15 Realistic art, traveling the country, and culture at Clarke BY tony frenzel PHOTOS: ADAM NETTLETON ARTWORK: TOM METCALF Meeting Metcalf A truly great artist is one who can infuse his or her work with something that gives it a “life“ of its own, creating something that is more than just paint on a canvas. This is someone who can create art that reflects reality in a way believable and appreciable to the viewer. In that respect, Clarke students are lucky to have access to one of the newest members of the art department, Tom Metcalf. For three and a half years Tom has taught painting classes, sharing his unique insights into the craft of the art, and also the “spirit” that one puts into one’s work. Art and that which gives it “life” Tom is a valuable resource for students due to his years of experience accumulated from school training and professional work. He has worked with just about every possible medium, learning the ins and outs, the advantages and disadvantages. “When I was into design and illustration early in college I was inspired by Mark Fredrickson, a painter who was doing these really wacky illustrations,” said Tom. “I was really into that IT MAY BE THREE months and I haven't painted something, but I’ve changed as an artist over that time just because of what I’ve seen. kind of fantastic, distortive figurative stuff using airbrush, until I found that I could get the same kind of modeling with oil paints. I started to move away from that type of work then, partially because there's this stigma that airbrush ‘looks too much like airbrush.’” Having spent a lot of time working with acrylic paint for various commercial mural “Suddenly Weightless ” projects, Tom 16 _2004 CATALYST_ learned to dislike acrylics. When working with oil paint he is able to move elements of the painting around a lot easier because of the slow drying time involved. Tom’s work, though, is made up of more than just the effects he creates with his medium; it is also based on his abilities as an observer. “A huge chunk of it, in the beginning, is technical skill and craft, the basics,” he said. “From there it’s this refining process that has to do with being aware of how certain experiences can be subjective to those 2D breakups of design and image making. It may be three months and I haven’t painted something, but I’ve changed as an artist over that time just because of what I’ve seen.” Those who are familiar with Tom's work say he infuses life into what he creates; for him, art is not just the sum of its parts. “Young Lovers” Crafting a truly beautiful piece of work takes more than talent and more than observation skills; it takes the ability to bring oneself into the piece as a possible reality. If the painter is able to believe in his work and infuse that belief into the work, it is more likely that a viewer will be able to as well. He believes that suspension of disbelief, making something that looks so real that one forgets that it isn’t, ultimately creates an entrance into the subject that is all too often obscured by putting too much emphasis on technical and conceptual gimmicks. “If there were something that defines me stylistically it would be my reverence for well-painted figures, specifically the kind of luminescence that comes from Northern Renaissance painters,” he said. In terms of the inspiration that drives him to create new and better art, Tom said that it doesn’t come so much from actual artists (although they do play a part). “It’s reality that affects my work more than a specific person's interpretation of reality. It is my own process of perception, and refining that into an image.” As far as artists and styles of art that do play a part in Tom's painting, the Northern Renaissance painters (the style coming originally from Germany) and their technique of excessive glazing to give the painting more depth, both in terms of meaning and the actual physical structure of what is being painted, are important to what he does. These painters were known for the realism they brought to their art as well as the glowing quality they gave to the figures they painted. “Sc hroer” “Breath” A landscape from Bell Diamond, Montana, where the upcoming movie by Travis Wilkerson is based. _2004 CATALYST_ 17 THE ADVANTAGE to professional training is just what you’re exposed to, the distilled information you get from the professionals you work with. “Night” Tom Metcalf: the early years Tom s hares his expertise with students in his painting class. There really was no one point when it dawned on Tom that he was going to be an artist, he said; it always just seemed obvious: “I’ve always just had this aptitude toward image making.” This innate ability, though, was not enough for Tom to express his creative talent, so he took the route of many young artists: professional training. “The advantage to professional training is just what you’re exposed to, the distilled information you get from the professionals you work with,” he explained. He began his schooling in the fall of 1992 at the Cornish College of Arts in Seattle, where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts, only the beginning of what would turn out to be a very promising and rewarding education in fine art. After graduating Tom packed up his belongings in his car and toured 38 of the states, looking for an area that would suit him and his art. In 1997 Tom had finished his tour of America and, inspired by the light in the southwest, ended up in Albuquerque where he had the great opportunity to work as the classroom assistant to master artist Leo Neufeld. He spent a year there, and though his time with Neufeld was significant, decided that the area was not what he was looking for. “Santa Fe was the second largest art market in the country, at the time,” Tom said. However, it wasn’t inspirational for him so he started looking for a new area. At first he looked at moving back to Seattle, one of the biggest cultural centers in America, but it ended up being the little town of Galena, Ill. that would attract this young artist. “At the time, my in-laws were just opening a bed and breakfast in Galena, so that’s what caused me to look at it in the first place,” he said. “I think it was the proximity to Chicago and the market for art there that finally convinced me to move to Galena.” Tom e xplains the principles of a bstract painting to his clas s. 18 _2004 CATALYST_ Clarke: an island of culture in Dubuque Once Tom had settled in Galena he had the honor to work with the French master Patrick Betaudier, a master of the Northern Renaissance style. He was able to take two intensive art workshops that Betaudier offered in the summers of 1999 and 2001 a t the School of Representational Art in Chicago. This was an especially valuable experience, as Betaudier no longer teaches these workshops in Chicago. Now established in his new home, Tom went about getting his art out into community galleries and buildings. It was one of these pieces of work that came to the attention of the Clarke art department. Tom had the great opportunity to design and contribute art in an effort to create a replica of a 100year-old Irish pub. It was his drawing of Busted Lift owner and friend Jack Finn that was noticed by Al Grivetti and Louise Kames, who then inquired into the identity of the artist. At that same time, some of Tom’s work in Galena had come to the attention of Joan Lingen, who was impressed. Since Clarke was looking for a new painting professor and Tom’s work had been noticed by three different art professors, he was called in for an interview. Three years later, Tom is teaching all levels of painting as well as the 100-level Computer Imaging class. Although he only teaches part-time (MWF), Tom has found the Clarke atmosphere to be very conducive to the arts and culture in general. “I had heard about Clarke before I ended up teaching here. I heard a few different people mention it as an island of culture in Dubuque as far as the arts go,” he said. “I saw it as a chance to give something back to the academic art world.” One of the greatest strengths that Tom brings as an art instructor is his hands-on approach to teaching: showing students that this color is closer to blue, this circle should be elliptical, this line should be moved over here, or these values should have a smoother gradation. Tom’s mastery of the craft is invaluable to his instruction of the next generation of artists. “Tom is a great instructor. He helps you to see the values, especially detailed values, to get the painting actually looking realistic. He’s an excellent realist painter,” said junior art major Eric Schlueter. The students’ feelings are definitely reciprocated by Tom. “It doesn’t matter where you’re from as far as if you have a talent toward art,” he said. “Great artists aren’t just born in the city and then go to esteemed art schools. The people who have come from little or no cultural background, when compared to resources available in the city, come up with very meaningful, beautiful work.” Tom has followed a long, rocky road to attain the success he has in the art world. Being an artist is not something where one goes to the office every day and collects a check, it is a far less secure profession, and he would have it no other way. For those who wish to follow this same path Tom had this to say, “It’s really hard work. You have to be very courageous to try and be a full-time artist. Just stick with it and do your best because you’ll get far on the work you do. You’ll meet and get to know people through your work. If you stick it out and pay your dues, this career can work out for you.” Recent works of Tom Metcalf •Travis Wilkerson —Tom recently worked on a film created by documentary f ilmmaker Travis Wilkerson. Wilkerson is a native of the mountains in Colorado and Montana. Tom contributed to the movie by painting a portrait of the main character that may be used both for promotional material and for transitions within the movie itself. Wilkerson first became acquainted with Tom’s work when he saw it in Chicago. Tom is also working on several landscape paintings that may be integrated into the film along with the portrait. •The Busted Lift — To see some of Tom’s work, just go down to the Busted Lift, 180 Main Street, and enjoy the ambience of being in a 100-year-old Irish pub. Also, take a look behind the bar for Tom’s drawing of owner Jack Finn. Recent art shows •Tom recently had an art show at Divine Word College in Epworth, Iowa. •Tom’s solo show in Chicago at Gesheidle last summer was reviewed in the “Chicago Tribune,” “The Reader,” and the website ArtScope.net. “The Reader” review is available at www .chireader.com and the “ArtScope” review at www .artscope.net •Be prepared to take a trip to Chicago to see Tom’s newest show at Art Chicago in May. Tom’s portrait o f the main charac ter, Barret, from Wilkerson’s movie. _2004 CATALYST_ 19 The cowboy comes to town... IN S T R A N G E R A STRANGE LAND A Chicago native attempts to prove reports of Dubuque’s desolation are greatly exaggerated. “There’s absolutely nothing to do in Dubuque.” BY tim brechlin PHOTOS: ADAM NETTLETON I’ve stopped counting how many times I’ve heard that statement from friends around the Clarke campus. I’m guessing the total is somewhere in the neighborhood of 3 million, give or take a thousand or so. News flash: it isn’t true. Don’t get me wrong; I’m not claiming that our fair city is a hustling and bustling metropolis like Milwaukee, Madison, or my home of Chicago. However, it’s not as though the Dubuque area is a boring, drab, embarrassing stain on the map, or at least that’s what I think. Am I going to try to prove my point? You bet I am. The first and best resource for Dubuque activities, I’ve come to realize, is the glorious website Dubuque365.com. For those unaware, Dubuque365 is a database of every event taking place in Dubuque, ranging from live music to sports and theatre, plus listings for seemingly every restaurant in the Dubuque area. Back home in the Chicago area, we have a similar service called Metromix, but the website’s design is an absolute mess. Dubuque365 has a clean, functional layout with all the information clearly presented, and it’s easily accessible from my.clarke.edu. Learn to love it. After consulting Dubuque365, my plan to debunk the myth of Dubuque’s desertedness was set. With friends in tow, I got on my way and the race was on. 20 _2004 CATALYST_ T The evening began with a spirited debate among my group of friends regarding where we should go out to dine, since the food being served in the Clarke cafeteria wasn’t sounding particularly appetizing. We ultimately decided on Yen Ching, a quaint Chinese restaurant located in the downtown area. I’ll go on record as saying that Yen Ching features the best Chinese food I’ve ever tasted, and that’s coming from a person who ordinarily hates any and all Chinese food. The tab wasn’t terribly high, either. High-quality food at an A $2.75 per-game charge on a weekend is extraordinarily cheap, particularly when compared to bowling alleys back home, where prices range between $3.25 and $4.50 per game on weekends. While it’s true that nothing comes cheap anymore, it’s always nice to save a few dollars here and there. No Friday evening would be complete without a serious injection of caffeine, so we decided to take a trip over to Miguel’s Coffee Bar, a lovely little establishment in Wacker Plaza. Not only is the atmosphere at this place absolutely There was club music being blasted from the walls, neon and ultraviolet lights and enough fog pumped from the corners to choke an elephant. In other words, it was a blast. inexpensive price — who could ask for more? After enjoying our meal of champions, or something close to it, we decided to partake of the time-honored sport of bowling. Now, Dubuque has a number of oddities, such as having three Subway restaurants in a city of 60,000 residents, and the concept of having four bowling alleys in this city confuses me. But I’m not complaining. After a quick hop to Bowling & Beyond, my friends and I were kicking back, relaxing, and rolling shining orbs of hardened rubber and plastic down the lanes like there was no tomorrow. Of course, this being a Friday evening, affairs were spiced up by a Bowling & Beyond institution known as ”Cosmic Bowling,” which is best described as bowling while on an acid trip (not that I’d know, of course). There was club music blasting from the walls, neon and ultraviolet lights galore and enough fog pumped from the corners to choke an elephant. In other words, it was a blast. Even better, the bowling was relatively inexpensive. galore, fantastic, but the coffee (and more specifically, the cappuccino) is like nectar from the heavens above. To make matters even better, there happened to be a live music performance that night. The acoustic duo was a pleasant addition to the evening, and unlike the lounge lizard/sad crooner type you might expect to frequent such a place, these folks could actually sing, always a plus. When they began playing country music, I was hooked. So there you have it: a recipe for one relatively fun-filled evening for less money than a tank of gas. And I’ve only scratched the surface. The Five Flags Center in downtown Dubuque, while not quite up to the standards of the United Center in Chicago or the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, still presents a variety of entertainment opportunities. High-profile country music group Diamond Rio performed last fall, and although Carrot Top’s routine isn’t quite my cup of tea, the outlandish comedian recently performed at the arena as well. Sure, back in Chicago there are concerts throughout the Dining at Yen Ching; Bowling the night away at Bowling & Beyond. _2004 CATALYST_ 21 Enjoying a cappuccino at Miguel’s; The city I left behind. 22 _2004 CATALYST_ to something resembling spring or summer. If that's the case, there are plenty of opportunities. Foremost among them is that big river called the Mississippi. Boating, the Riverwalk, and a full-day pleasure cruise are among the possibilities in front of you, and all are possibilities not available in Milwaukee or Madison. We have Crystal Lake Cave, Eagle Point Park, the brandnew river museum, the Mines of Spain, golfing, batting cages, paintball…it's all here, my friends, and unlike the Chicago suburbs, this area is actually nice to look at. I don't know about anyone else, but I get a kick out of being able to actually enjoy a sunset. Take heart, my friends — it's not all that bad. The next time you're hit by the Dorm Room Blues, just call up a few friends and start cruising the town. You're bound to find something. Ä The GOOD news... As I mention throughout the article, one of the best aspects of Dubuque is its relative costefficiency. Here are item-by-item breakdowns of the costs of some Dubuque activities: • Dinner at Yen Ching (beef chow mein): $8.25 • Bowling at Bowling & Beyond (3 games): $8.25 • 12 oz cappuccino at Miguel’s Coffee Bar: $3.18 • Ticket for a Dubuque Thunderbirds game: $6 • Matinee admission at Carmike Cinemas or Kennedy Mall Cinemas: $4.75 • Paintball at Best Shot Paintball (includes equipment and field fees): $21 Ä city, but by the time you go through all the ticket brokers and whatnot, you’ve paid $85 for a $20 ticket. Five Flags also offers Dubuque Thunderbirds minorleague hockey, presenting hockey games that are easily as entertaining as those at the professional level for a mere fraction of the price (the average price of a Chicago Blackhawks ticket is $50; all Thunderbirds seats are $6). I'd much rather watch young hockey players fighting for a shot at the big time than the overpaid whiney babies that infest the NHL today. For those who aren't terribly inclined to the sports scene, the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra also plays at Five Flags, and the arena offers public ice skating as well. Looking further into the realm of sports, one shouldn't ignore the fact that we are living in a city with three colleges, all of which feature their own sports teams. Loras and the University of Dubuque have their football programs, fulfilling the insatiable thirst for pigskin. There are also such attractions as Loras basketball and UD soccer in addition to our very own sports teams here at Clarke. Of course, for some folks, sports just aren't their thing, and that's okay. There is no shortage of quality live music in the area, beginning with the weekly open mic nights held at Clarke’s very own Bean Scene. For off-campus entertainment, The Arena in East Dubuque is just one of the many venues that offer live music, with many performances open to an 18-and-over crowd (thus ensuring admission for Clarke students; it's a pleasant change from the “must be 2” line that other places trumpet). If you're anything like me, and I know I am, then you dig movies. Here in Dubuque we're lucky enough to have two theaters (totaling 14 screens) that play first-run movies. To top things off, they're pretty reasonably priced: the $4.75 matinee admission is incredible by today’s standards (the average price of a movie ticket in Chicago is over $9). By the time this wonderful magazine is in your paws, it should be May. God willing, the weather will have turned • Entry to the Mississippi River Museum: $8.75 Photo: www.bga.org (Under THE Microscope) Sarah Schrodt CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN S pending an hour getting to know Clarke senior English and Spanish major Sarah Schrodt is nothing short of intriguing. This Mason City, Iowa girl has an impressive résumé and an extensive list of hobbies and quirks that make her genuinely unique. As the daughter of a doctor, she’s driven and confident; as a Clarke cheerleader, she’s energetic and optimistic; as the oldest of 10 children, she must be some kind of angel! SARAH’S THE OLDEST OF 10 CHILDREN: RACHEL, CHRISTOPHER, JEANNE, ALEX, LAURA, LARRY, MIKE, SUSAN, AND MARILYN. ME GUSTA BAILAR. ¿SE HABLA ESPAÑOL? STUDYING IN SPAIN FOR ONE SEMESTER WASN’T ENOUGH. SARAH WENT BACK TO WORK AS A WEBSITE TRANSLATOR AND ENGLISH TEACHER–AND LEARNED FLAMENCO DANCING IN THE PROCESS. SE GRADUARÁ EL MAYO QUE VIENE CON UN TÍTULO DE BACHILLER EN ESPAÑOL Y LO HABLA CON FLUIDEZ, “EN SERIO.” OH, AND SHE’S ALSO AN ENGLISH MAJOR. INTRA CIRCO DREAMS IN 2000 SARAH PUT HER COLLEGE DREAMS ON HOLD TO TRY OUT FOR THE CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – AN INTERNATIONAL ACROBATIC SHOW. MINIVAN MANIA AT AGE 16, SARAH RECEIVED HER FIRST VEHICLE–A VOYAGER MINIVAN–WHICH SHE STILL DRIVES TODAY. “IT MAKES ME FEEL TALL.” “GO TEAM!” SHE’S A CHEERLEADER. NEED WE SAY MORE? RELAX IN THE ZONE WHILE SHE IS THE PRESIDENT OF A NEW ORGANIZATION ON CAMPUS CALLED THE STRESS FREE ZONE, SARAH JOKINGLY ADMITS SHE’S “OVERLY ANXIOUS” AND “EASILY EXCITED...” TEDDY BEAR FROM GRAN SARAH’S GRANDMOTHER, DOROTHY BOBLE-LORD, GRADUATED FROM CLARKE IN 1942. ”GRANDMA DIED LAST FALL. SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN TOO FRAIL TO SEE ME GRADUATE; NOW SHE’LL BE HERE IN SPIRIT.” GROWING PAINS WHILE SARAH MADE THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL GRAD TO COLLEGE NEWBIE, SHE GREW 3 INCHES! CURRENT STATURE: 5 FEET 3 INCHES AND PROUD OF IT. PHOTOS ADAM NETTLETON LAYOUT/CAPTIONS BY lexy spencer _2004 CATALYST_ 23 ArtS & EnteRtai N mEn T The best music you probably aren’t hearing LOOKING F OR M ORE M USIC than Dubuque radio stations have to offer? Look no further. Here’s a list of some bands that should be played in Dubuque but aren't. [Brit-Pop, British Trad Rock]—This British band may ring a bell “Sing,” from their CD “The Invisible Band,” is featured on the movie's soundtrack. Travis's music ranges from the upbeat “Sing” (“The Invisible Band”) to the slow, dreamy melodies of “As You Are” (“The Man Who”). Travis's creative and meaningful lyrics are the perfect accompaniment to their beautifully moving melodies. Their newest album, “12 Memories,” takes on a more politically and socially active role than their previous albums, and is their most powerful creation yet. CD Pick: “The Man Who” Similar s ound: The Beatles, REM, Radiohead Travis if you've ever seen the movie “Mr. Deeds.” Their song Nickel www.travisonline.com Creek [Alternative Bluegrass]—For music so different it's nearly impossible to place into a single, distinct genre, turn on Nickel Creek. Described as Beatles-flavored psychedelia, leftof-center alt rock, pop, folk, etc., the bluegrass-rooted trio of fiddle player Sara Watkins, mandolin musician Chris Thile, and guitarist Sean Watkins is open to all avenues of the music world. “Time” magazine named them one of the five top music innovators for the millennium, while “Rolling Stone” featured them in their “Best of 2002” issue. To add to the high praise, Nickel Creek also won the “Best Contemporary Folk Album” Grammy for “This Side.” One last note: this band is a must-see in concert. They'll rock you, shock you, soothe you, and just plain blow you away. Get your hands on their music at www.nickelcreek.com CD Pick: “This Side” Similar sound: Alison Krauss, The Del McCoury band Interpol www.interpolny.com ➲ [Indie Rock, Rock]—This band produces tightly woven, mesmerizing melodies that range from the fast-paced “Say Hello to the Angels” to the slow, dramatized “NYC.” The songs and tone are less than upbeat. Instead, the deep, haunting vocals, keyboards, and guitar fit a more melancholy, melodramatic tune. Interpol started in New York City and has since branched out internationally with shows in France and Great Britain. CD Pick: “Turn on the Bright Lights” Similar s ound: The Strokes, Clinic, Bauhaus [Post Grunge/Alt. Metal]—The Welsh nu-metallers Lostprophets’ music spans from breathy 80s pop to keyboard-laced metal (“Rolling Stone”). The music includes layered instrumental dynamics produced by electric guitar and bass, electric keyboard, turntables, drums and vocals. CD Pick: “Start Something” Similar sound: Hoobastank, Linkin Park, 311 24 _2004 CATALYST_ S t e a d m a n www.steadmanband.com Another British band, not as experienced but highly acclaimed (they're endorsed by Paul McCartney), is soon to make its mark in the music world. Steadman produces electrifyingly enticing music with powerful, clear vocals. Their uplifting lyrics thread through their melodies to enliven and revive their listeners. Steadman's music is definitely a wake-up call. CD Pick: “Revive” Similar sound: Oasis, Radiohead, The Verve l o s t p r o p h e t s (music) le a on [Alt Pop/Rock, Singer/Songwriter]—Looking for some relaxing melodies? Try New York-based singer/songwriter Leona Naess. Influenced by artists such as Tori Amos, Joni Mitchell, and Edie Brickell, Naess's voice floats smoothly over her beautifully written lyrics to produce a dreamy, yet soothing vocal sound. CD Pick: “Leona Naess” Ä naess www.mindysmith.net www.leonanaess.com mindy smith [Americana/Folk/Singer Songwriter]—This young singer/songwriter just released her debut album, One Moment More,” in January 2004. Smith's big break came when she was chosen to sing “Jolene” on a tribute album to Dolly Parton entitled “Just Because I'm a Woman: The Songs of Dolly Parton.” Her powerful yet refreshing voice resonates through her songs with incredible clarity and ease. Smith's songs and performance demonstrate an emotional depth and maturity that's extremely rare in a debut album – a sign that surely promises more for this young singer's future. Similar Sound: Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris Dream Theater [neo-prog, Contemporary Heavy Metal]—Dream Theater is an ever evolving band from Long Island that fills its concerts and CDs with high-energy music. They produce an electrifying sound with their guitar handling, amazing keyboard skills, fast on-the-beat drumming, and powerful bass playing. Lead singer James La Brie's voice has the same clarity and ease as Rush's Geddy Lee. CD Picks: “Images and Words,” “Awake” Similar Sound: Ozzy Osborne, Queen, Styx, Rush www.dreamtheater.net W [Garage Rock Revival, Indie Rock]—The Walkmen maintain a A delicate balance between musical and lyrical content. The drum lines and guitar frenzies feed off each other while L adding to the drawling vocals. The Walkmen's use of piano and organ add to their successful desire to disK tinguish themselves from the masses. They combine chaotic elements and soulful vocals to sculpt unique M songs with their experimental instrumentation. CD Pick: “Everyone Who Pretended to Like Me is Gone” E Similar Sound: Clinic, Interpol, Firewater N Modest Mouse [Emo, Indie Rock] This band's songs are intricately woven together with amazing lyrics and rich textures including vocal layering, banjos, and percussive elements. Isaac Brock makes you think and feel as he entices you with his offbeat rambling lyrics. Modest Mouse's refreshing sound prevents their songs from sounding the same. Each is a unique combination of hard guitar riffs and earnest drum lines that are combined with Brock's interesting perspective of humankind. CD Pick: “The Moon and Antarctica” Similar Sound: the French Kicks, Sunny Day Real Estate, Pavement c h e c k o u t n e w ✱✱ m u s i c Ears still aching for more? Guster: An alternative pop/rock, folkrock group from Boston. Guster's music consists of vocals, two acoustic guitars and a bongo set. Listen to them at www.guster.com. Eleanor McEvoy: Celtic pop singer/songwriter. Visit her at www.eleanormcevoy.net. Spoon: A trio from Austin, Texas that creates alternative pop/rock music. Poison the Well: An underground hardcore punk band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Listen to this up-and-coming band at www.poisonthewell.com. Pigeon John: A rap artist who captures humor in his rhymes. Check him out at www.pigeonjohn.com. Atmosphere: An underground rap group featuring Minneapolis native rapper Slug (Sean Daley). Rjd2: A hip-hop artist with a more classical song structure. Listen at www.rjd2site.com. a t: www.kuniradio.com This station (90.9 in Dubuque) features a wide variety of music from Blues and Folk to Rock and Progressive. They also play lesser known songs by groups and artists such as U2, David Gray, and Sixpence None-the Richer. www.splendidezine.com: This site features many up-and-coming bands and offers daily reviews. Click on “BOOMBOX” to listen to the latest music. For Indie music, check out: www.killrockstars.com and www.interscoperecords.com BY mary huerter LAYOUT BY mary huerter and amanda naderman _2004 CATALYST_ 25 A&E (books) Looking for something to read this summer? Here's what some Clarke English majors suggest: fiction “THE HOURS” BY MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM, 1998. Cunningham's book, based on Virginia Woolf's classic “Mrs. Dalloway,” focuses on a solitary day in the lives of three different women living in three different time periods. Through his careful use of language and imagery, Cunningham masterfully integrates the lives of the women in unique ways. This novel offers insights on the search for self, for acceptance, and for love. Dan Abben “THE TESTAMENT” BY JOHN GRISHAM, 1999. In Grisham's novel, an extremely wealthy and eccentric man leaves his fortune to an unknown, illegitimate daughter instead of his former wives and sundry legitimate offspring. The story revolves around the daughter, Rachel Lane, a missionary in the rain forests of Brazil, and the effect she has on the has-been lawyer who is sent to find her. More than just a courtroom drama, this novel is a suspenseful adventure woven with secrets. Helen Black “THE MISTS OF AVALON” BY MARION ZIMMER BRADLEY, 1982. Bradley's novel depicts the legend of King Arthur from a woman's point of view. “The Mists of Avalon” will intrigue you as pagan and Christian worlds clash. Bradley's characters will stretch your emotions from one extreme to the next, making you slam the book down one instant and then bringing you crawling back for more the next. Mary Huerter Looking for more? nonfiction Ä“The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood Ä”Jane Eyre” “CASI UNI MUJER,” OR “ALMOST A WOMAN” BY ESMERALDA SANTIAGO, 1998. “Casi Una Mujer” means “almost a woman.” Santiago's book focuses on her Puerto Rican family's move to New York. It chronicles her struggle with language and womanhood as she searches for identity and independence amidst the clashing cultures. This book envelops its readers with its crafty writing and finely developed detail. Sarah Schrodt by Charlotte Brontë “THE GUEST OF THE SHEIK” BY ELIZABETH WARNOCK FERNEA, 1969. Ä“One Flew Over the This book focuses on the ethnograthe Cuckoo’s Nest” phy of an Iraqi village in the 1950s. by Ken Kesey Read how this American author struggles to assimilate into the culÄ “Heaven’s Coast” ture enough to be accepted by the by Mark Doty people without losing her American independence and identity. Warnock Fernea was dragged to Iraq while her anthropologist husband gathered research. Feeling completely isolated from the native women at first, Fernea grew to love, respect, and appreciate the women and their unique culture. Billie Jo Friedman “TEN CIRCLES UPON THE POND” BY VIRGINIA TRANEL, 2003. In her memoir, Clarke graduate Tranel writes about raising her ten children. The narrative relates not only feel-good memories, but also tells of the trials of helping children learn from mistakes, take responsibility, and develop moral character. Tranel's flawless writing and vivid descriptions place the reader in the scenes with the characters. Helen Black LAYOUT BY mary huerter PHOTOS: ADAM NETTLETON 26 _2004 CATALYST_ interview WITH ALL THE CONTROVERSY over music downloading, Tom Riley, an ethics professor and musician, shares his views. doing whatever we want than a convincing moral argument. What are your views on downloading considering your position as an ethics professor and musician? No one is entitled to anybody's music. If I offer it to you for free because I have some other long-term goal—and there are currently a bazillion ways for me to do that—then download it and carry it around on your mp3 player with my blessing. That is obviously what I want you to do. We're in this together, me and you. But if I don't offer it to you then you are stealing it just as if you broke into my car or my house. If I want to record my music and charge you $10,000 and a kidney for a copy, that's my decision. You may not like that; you almost certainly won't buy any of it, and maybe we're both worse off because of it, but it's still entirely up to me. If Mr. Eminem wants to record for Sony (or whomever) and Sony wants to charge what you think is too much, then that's up to Mr. Eminem and Sony. That just means they've made a bad marketing decision. But bad marketing decisions do not mean you get to have a copy in spite of their overt wishes to the contrary. In “philosophy speak” that's a violation of Eminem's and Sony's “autonomy,” or their fundamental right to deter- mine what happens to themselves. The one that really cracks me up is this thing you often see on web messageboards: “My Internet provider (Clarke, for example) is violating my rights by preventing me from downloading.” Puh-lease. Preventing you from doing something that you can't defend from a moral perspective (and are very often ready to admit to the same message-board audience is a kind of “harmless stealing”) is not a violation of your rights. If you were part of the Recording Industry Association of America what would you do to put an end to downloading? Boy, you're asking the wrong person about this, though I'm pretty sure that putting junior high kids and their grandparents in jail probably isn't it...at least not in the long term. I'm more interested in where this whole thing is taking the music industry. Twenty years down the road do you think downloading will have hurt the music industry as much as they fear? Downloading is partially a symptom of a larger discontent with the limits placed on our access to music. Technological changes are showing us the possibilities as far as access is concerned, and we chafe at the restrictions placed on us by the old music-as-commodity model. Photo: Stillhouse CD Q &A How do you believe people justify downloading music when these artists are their favorites and could use the legitimate support? I'm no expert, since in a way this question is more about moral psychology than moral philosophy, but I suspect it's primarily about the belief that filesharing is “not hurting anybody”, or at least “it's not hurting anybody that I actually care about enough to make me want to stop doing it.” I've heard people complain about how much CDs cost and how much of that cost goes to the big bad record companies and how little of it goes to the artists and blah blah blah. If anyone were to offer these as reasons, I would point out that even if all this were true (a remote possibility), it still wouldn't be entirely relevant. Most people are aware that the right thing to do is often not a function of who benefits. There are times when doing the right thing doesn't benefit anyone, and doing the wrong thing doesn't harm anyone, and even worse, there are times when doing the wrong thing benefits practically everyone and doing the right thing actually harms some people. To answer the filesharing question in terms of who is harmed and who benefits is a dubious answer to the wrong question. And let's face it...it all sounds more like a good old-fashioned rationalization for BY amanda naderman I don't know many who would object to seeing access to music undergo certain kinds of painful changes. Careful though! Recognizing downloading as a symptom of a larger and more complicated discontent does not justify taking someone else's intellectual or artistic property against their will! No shortcuts! “Will the music industry as we currently know it be hurt by downloading?” I think the answer is undoubtedly “yes.” But the same question might have been asked about the studios that stuck with vinyl/analog and resisted going CD/digital. Should we lament the loss of vinyl/analog? Was the “music industry” hurt by the switch to digital? Maybe—but that's just not what the “music industry” is anymore. Will we lament the loss of the present system for distributing music in 10 or 20 years? Maybe-but I doubt it. There is no “music industry” in the sense in which we used to use that phrase. Good riddance. In the end I'm optimistic that good things will result from this shift for music listeners and music makers. _2004 CATALYST_ 27 Postmarked Photo Essay by adam nettleton 28 _2004 CATALYST_ CATALYST_2004 29 exquisite exquisite exquisite splendor perfection mystery balance splendor abbozzo minimalism mystery balance splendor perfection mystery balance fresh perfection complete finite fame history abstract length magnificent partial finite honesty fresh complete finite fresh complete magnificent essence partial compassion magnificent partial minimalism fame history color texture tone abbozzo mystery honesty mortal lorem ipsum perfection balance honesty exquisite fact color length texture mortalbold reality color texture essence integration compassion classicalabstract mortal elegant contrast art communication fresh classical complete finite balance tertiary shapes mystery wallpaper splendorsurface wallpaper bold classical elegant bold tone tertiary shapes lineperfection shadowrealityelegant curvesurface abbozzo minimalism fact luminosity technique abbozzo minimalism beauty simplicity right fact reality fresh motifsabbozzo complete finite tiling relief minimalism lorem ipsummotifs tiling abstract mortal length integration exquisite splendor color abstract length communication integration magnificent partial honesty contrast artlength line shadow curve styleabstract feel sight texture beauty simplicity right classical relief elegant bold truth validity sport mortal color texture style feel luminositypartial sight honesty technique sight honesty style feel magnificent lorembold ipsum challenge elegant lorem ipsum classical lorem truth validity sport contrast contrast art communication art communication mosaic dimension mosaic fact reality ipsum dimension challenge relief luminosity techfact integration style feel contrastreality sight luminosity technique passe relief pastel wisdom integration art communication passe pastel wisdom feel sight reliefstyle luminosity Picturing a Thousand Words honesty 30 _2004 CATALYST_ FOR CENTURIES, SCHOLARS HAVE BEEN CONTEMPLATING DaVINCI’S RIDDLE THAT IS MONA LISA Artist Jill Kohl had an immediate connection with professor Janet O’Meara. She associated O’Meara’s personality with trees, music and dancing. Artist Lindsey Larsen incorporated Vince Meis’s interest in Japan into a print of a Japanese lantern. Artist Danielle Jackson talks with Professor Ellen Gabrielleschi about designing a wallpaper that incorporated Gabrielleschi’s love of theater, favorite color (pink) and southern history. story, pictures and layout by kris breyer – why the enigmatic smile? Millions have theorized about her personality, wallpapering their minds with her image. Here at Clarke, art students in Louise Kames's print making class have been doing some wallpapering of their own. Students were assigned to choose a faculty member outside of the art department to interview. Based on that interview, the students were challenged to pull possible imagery from their discussion with which they could design a 10 x 10" wallpaper square. The square had to not only fit the personality, academia, recreational or other interests of the faculty, but it had to be a repeating pattern so one square could seamlessly butt up to the same image above, below, right and left. Kames said the dialogue was only a part of the broadening experience she hoped her students would gain from the project. “Liberal arts education is about some other idea,” said Kames, “It's about broadening that idea base.” In hopes of broadening these ideas a liberal arts education can have for a student, Kames put the students in conversation with instructors outside of the art department, faculty and staff the art students would otherwise not be in regular contact with. Junior Jill Kohl found her connection with chair of the religious studies department, Janet O'Meara. Kohl admitted that having recently transferred to Clarke and being a commuter student didn't make it easy to find a professor she was familiar with. However, she had had O'Meara for Foundations of Religion and thought she'd be a cool person to talk to. “Janet was more than willing,” said Kohl, “I felt I could really relate to her as a person and immediately connected with her images of trees and dancing and music. It was just to find those commonalities.” Kohl allowed these images to guide her design for the wallpaper. Danielle Jackson, a senior who was in conversation with Ellen Gabrielleschi of the theatre department, took a different sort of influence for her work. Knowing how significantly Gabrielleschi's life had been influenced by the theatre, Jackson knew she wanted to use that as the focus for her piece. She also called upon some of Gabrielleschi's clothing color tendencies to work for her. “I knew it needed to be pink because Ellen wears pink a lot and says things like 'pankety-pank-pank' in her southern drawl,” said Jackson, “But I also wanted to use some kind of bird or animal that looked like it bowed, like actors on a stage. I used the flamingo, but it turned out more like an elongated duck.” The only elongated aspect of senior Lindsey Larsen's project with Vince Meis, an adjunct professor in history and political science, was their conversation. “I was kind of nervous going into it, having to sit down and talk with a professor I didn't know real well,” said Larsen, “But after a while we were all over the place, always going off on tangents.” Larsen said she immediately picked up Meis's interest in Japan, so when she was trying to figure out a theme or idea for her piece, the Japanese lantern seemed like a logical choice. “It was about just talking to him,” said Larsen, "Figuring out what he's interested in and what I'm artistically capable of. I usually just make art for myself and of myself, but it wasn't just about me this time, which made it a bit more difficult.” And that is exactly the broadening of ideas Kames was searching for. The friendships formed and the visual results exceeded even her expectations. “I've even gotten some emails since the project from faculty who liked it a lot,” said Kames, “They really liked interacting with students on a different level—a personal level.” “She absolutely loved the final project,“ said Kohl, of O'Meara's reaction to her wallpaper design, “But I really have her to thank. It was truly a team effort.” While the faculty received four panels of the design to keep, as well as some fond memories of conversation, it is evident that it is the students who gained most from this experience. “It was just cool talking to someone I normally wouldn't get the chance to and finding out we had a lot in common,” said Larsen, “But don't tell Louise that, because then she'll know her plan worked.” CATALYST_2004 31 LAYOUT BY lexy spencer PHOTOS: ADAM NETTLETON By the time most students reach college, they have experienced some type of loss in their lives: a grandparent, a neighbor, a distant relative or family pet. Lives are forever changed. What happens when the ones we love the most can no longer be with us? How do we deal with the emotions and how does our concept of life change? These Clarke students share their heartwrenching stories of loss—by katie bahl Karla Shepeck TO H AV E LOV E D A N D LO S T. .. Chris Shepeck Teena Williams at work at Radio Shack. Everything was going great. On July 15th, 2003, Lisa couldn’t get ahold of Chad on his cell phone, so she called his apartment and later stopped by. His roommates said he went to his parents’ home. Lisa was upset that he had blown her off. Senior Spanish and communication major Lexy She later went to the store with a friend and Spencer lost her father twice in her lifetime. then worked on an art project in the When she was two years old, her dad went OW COULD Clarke art studio. Her cell phone rang. It to the doctor for a heart checkup. He was her mother. had a severe reaction to a dye that was OD S PLAN “Sit down. I have something to tell injected into his bloodstream and his INCLUDE MY MOTHER you. Chad’s dead; he committed suiheart stopped. The doctors were able cide.” to revive him, and incredibly, within DYING WITH ME AT months, he was teaching history again at Lena-Winslow High School, fully SUCH A YOUNG “WHEN IT INITIALLY HAPPENED, I LOST recovered. EVERYTHING, BUT I DIDN’T REALIZE IT. I AGE Lexy’s dad loved to shop. They spent WAS 10 YEARS OLD! WHAT WAS I SUPPOSED countless weekend hours and put plenty of TO THINK?” miles on the car traveling from city to city, lookKarla and Chris Shepeck’s mom was diagnosed with ing for that perfect prom dress. cancer when the two were in second and first grade. They “My dad loved to shop more than me,” Lexy confessed. were both so young that the concept of death was new to He loved cars, and shoes, even teaching Lexy how to polthem. “When people would ask, I would say ‘Yeah, my ish her leather boots. He was always giving little gifts, writmom’s sick,’ because I didn’t feel like my situation was ing notes or joking around. any different than anyone else’s. I didn’t understand how After being home only a week this past summer, Lexy much it would affect me later in life," said Karla, a senior was awakened at 5:52 in the morning to her mom’s hysbiology major. terical screaming. “Every sound seemed excruciatingly “I didn’t know what was going on. I didn’t know what loud, even throbbing.” Lexy ran into her parents’ bedroom cancer was. I thought my mom was going to get better,” where her dad was on the bed, breathing deeply, yet not said Chris, a junior computer science major. responding to her mother’s pleas to awaken. She immediTheir mother was a nurse, always filling a caring role in ately dashed to the phone, dialed 911 and helped her Chris and Karla’s lives. She loved to knit, crochet, and mother perform CPR. make quilts. Over the next three years she was in and out In the small town of Lena, Ill., the paramedics, who knew of the hospital constantly, battling breast cancer. Karla her father, arrived in seven minutes. After bursting through remembers very few details of those years, but she did the front door to the bedroom, they rushed to her dad’s recall the exact date and time they received the call: 6:40 side. There was no longer a pulse; time stood still. a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 1993. They went to the hospital to say goodbye. “I NEVER HAD SOMEONE CLOSE TO ME DIE BEFORE.” “I WOKE UP TO MY MOTHER’S HYSTERICAL SCREAMS.” ...H G ’ , ?... “SEEING Senior art major Lisa Hendershott met Chad Sisbach while attending Western Dubuque High School; they began dating her senior year. They had speech class together and spent much of their free time after school together. “We always had fun going to the movies or even grocery shopping,” Hendershott said. Over Christmas break in 2001, Chad proposed. They made plans to get married and start a life together once she graduated from Clarke. “He was always placing the spotlight on someone else,” Lisa said. “I would ask him for advice for a new painting, and he would always say, ‘You know much more about that stuff than I do.’” They talked on the phone or spent time with each other almost everyday. Chad often sang Lisa songs over the phone or composed songs for her on the keyboards while 34 _2004 CATALYST_ A PARENT WHO IS ILL AND STRUGGLING IS UNIMAG- INABLE PAIN TO SOMEONE WHO HASN’T EXPERIENCED IT, BUT WATCHING THE STRONGEST MAN I EVER KNEW DIE, THAT WAS PURE HELL.” Teena Williams, a senior psychology major, had just gotten back to her room in Mary Fran and was checking her voice messages as she tidied up her desk. The first message was not too important; the second message was her mother calling from Teena’s hometown of Tremonton, Utah. “I heard her voice and I just stood there, frozen. I thought, ‘Oh God, what’s wrong?’” she said. Teena’s father, Blake, had a massive stroke that left him paralyzed on his right side, her mother told her. They didn’t give him much time to live; his brain was swelling and slowly deteriorating. Her father was only 49 years old. With the help of Louise Ottavi, associate academic dean; Kate Zanger, vice president for Student Life; Director of Campus Ministry Mary Coan; and the overwhelming support of the Clarke community, Teena was on a flight home within 90 minutes of the shocking news. She met her mom and two brothers in the hospital room. “I remember saying ‘Daddy, we’re all here now…do you know that? We are all here,’” she said. The journeyman of several trades and former engineer of the 82nd Airborne in the Army responded with a thumbs up, still coherent enough to communicate. Teena was able to spend hours alone with her dad. She laid her head by his and shared earphones with him–listening to the same songs they would listen to while riding in his truck. She told him all the great stories she could remember, attempting to say everything she could before it was too late. “He was everything to all of us. He picked me up when I was hurt, kissed me better and made it clear to me that I was the center of his world. My brothers knew the man who took them hunting and fishing, taught them to be tough and unafraid. He related to us all so differently, but appropriately for what we needed in our dad.” Seeing this strong figure hooked up to tubes and laying there lifeless was heartbreaking for Teena. Three days later he died from swelling of his brain stem. DEALING WITH THE This autumn-inspired self-portrait by Lisa Hendershott (oil on canvas) is one of four personal depictions in her recent seasonal series of remembrance. GRIEF A death or loss of any kind can send us spiraling into a world we’ve never known, a world where we are dazed with fear of the unknown and an overwhelming feeling of helplessness. Chris felt his whole world had crashed down on him. “Everyone explained to us that it was all a part of God’s plan, but I felt like that was BS. How could God’s plan include my mother dying with me at such a young age?” he wondered. Chris had thought that his mother was eventually going to get better. Dealing with a loss at such a young age meant there would be a lot of questions no one could answer or make better. Many issues can go unresolved when the death is also sudden. For example, Lexy felt like there were so many people to call and comfort and funeral arrangements to be made, that there was no real opportunity for her to come to terms with her own emotions. “I was so unbelievably cold. I felt sad and broken, but put that aside–I had to be the comforter, not the griever. I grieved alone if I grieved at all,” Lexy said. She found that a lot of issues that should have been dealt with earlier were masked by the urgency of other things. With time, she was able to realize that. “Our society is so concerned with numbers and dates, we expect a person to heal in three or HEARD four days and ‘get over it,’” said Kay Frommelt, HER VOICE AND professor and chair of JUST STOOD THERE the Nursing and Health Department at FROZEN THOUGHT Clarke. “We set such high expectations in H OD WHAT S our society that are WRONG often impossible to ...I I , . I ‘O G , , ’ ?... meet.” A certified expert be in my life, ever. She in death, dying, and won’t get to see me bereavement, Frommelt grow up, get married, says it takes more than a have children, and year before life may start grandchildren,” said to get back to normal; Karla. even then, there are still The graduating seniors many memories and find it especially difficult emotions that surface. to know that they won’t The smell of a perfume be able to physically or cologne, a song on share their graduation the radio, a favorite shirt with the ones close to or clothing, even food them. can trigger memories of Mourning for those loved ones. Lisa still canwho’ve committed suinot believe that Chad is cide is a difficult gone. “So many things process, because there remind me of Chad. His is so much guilt favorite cereal, the songs involved. Many people he used to sing, any think of ways to blame quirky little thing.” She themselves and wish finds herself crying about they could have done anything at any given something different to time. prevent the situation “There are good and from occurring. bad days when dealing “Chad was always in with any type of loss,” theatre and very good at Frommelt said. “It is perhiding his emotions. fectly normal to have a Even if there was someDepicted here in oil on canvas, Lisa Hendershott with her best friend range of emotions.” thing wrong, you wouldand fiancé Chad Sisbach who died in July of 2003. The spring paintTeena has found that n’t have been able to ing is one of four in her recent seasonal series. she can’t express her tell,” Lisa said. Her emotions in words. Her heart still aches to know that the fiancé’s death made her question her own self-worth. “I man she’d always considered so big and strong had in can’t imagine my life being that bad. How good was I if the end been so weak and helpless. “I’m still operating on this could happen?” Her feelings of guilt are common to a 20-second delay. There are many days that I wake up those close to suicide. and wish the day would just be over, but I know I Lisa has found herself becoming more aware of must go on.” things she had never noticed before. “After Seeing her brothers’ resemblance to their Chad’s death, I became so much more sendad is also a painful reminder of his passsitive to violence: fight scenes in movies, ing. angry dialogue. I cry all of the time. I OD WAS GONE For Chris, dealing with death at the never really realized how often people age of 10 was very frustrating. “I felt say ‘I feel like killing myself’ sarcastiWAS PISSED that when people told me she was in a cally,” she said. better place, they were lying because Lisa’s ability to create out of this WOULD BREAK OUT IN she would have been better here.” A tragedy has helped her, and she has CLASS AND JUST feeling of helplessness enveloped him. found solace in her painting. For her “God was gone. I was pissed. I would senior show, titled “Stained Glass CRY break out in class and just cry.” He’s not Garden,” Lisa incorporated her love of really sure how he was able to deal with it. “I flowers with her fascination for stained glass. dealt with a lot of it by myself, but it was my “I wanted my show to be uplifting, a chance for choice.” He feels that his mother has helped give him the people to slow down and enjoy the peace and quiet.” She courage to go on. continues to work on a series of paintings of the four seaOne of the hardest parts of dealing with death means sons inspired by their time together. Looking at the good realizing that your life is forever altered. “My mom won’t Chad brought to her life helps with the healing process. ...G I . ...I ... 36 _2004 CATALYST_ ...I CAN’T “The best thing about my mom’s life, I think, was that she was a nurse IMAGINE MY LIFE and she loved it. She OW had stressful days, but BEING THAT BAD I believe she was GOOD WAS IF THIS doing what she was meant to do,” Chris COULD said. HAPPEN Karla, ten years later, still feels like she is continuing the process of grieving. “I think it was harder when I was older, because there are so many things that I have internalized and kept inside. I still tend to keep things inside unless someone asks me about her.” Chris and Karla received a tremendous amount of support from their friends’ moms and their extended family that have listened to them through the years. “I realized that family is all you have. It means so much to have a family who has hung in there through thick and thin,” Chris said. .H I ?... MOVING ON Although life has stopped momentarily for all of these individuals, they each have been able to move forward– even finding themselves rearranging their priorities and seeing what is truly important in life. “The most important thing that I’ve learned is that no matter what, no homework, no important date…there’s nothing more important than being there for family and friends,” Lexy said. The Shepeck family has also become much closer, having to deal with the loss of four other close relatives to cancer, including their grandfather. Much of the process has to do with making priorities and finding motivation. Teena found her sole motivation to come back and finish school was her father, even though she knew there would be many sleepless nights and difficult mornings. “He would touch my arm and say ‘I’m so proud of you’ and that plays over and over in my mind. Remembering that motivates me to get up in the morning,” Teena said. “I’m still trying to figure out what I want for myself,” Lisa said. Karla’s experience with her mother’s cancer has fueled her academic interests. “I think that’s why I’m so interested in the sciences and genetics.” “Believing strongly in something, something you know is absolutely true, makes it easier to cope. I have the assurance that my dad is taken care of and that I’ll see him again,” Lexy said. They all have a renewed appreciation for life and the precious years they were able to share with their loved ones. “I thought that the old cliché ‘Tis better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all’ was all wrong,” Lexy said. “Part of me wished I’d never known him so I wouldn’t have to deal with the pain. Looking back, I’m ashamed I felt that way. I thank God that I had him growing up.” Inspiration & Advice “WE DON’T RECEIVE WISDOM; WE MUST DISCOVER IT FOR OURSELVES AFTER A JOURNEY THAT NO ONE CAN TAKE FOR US OR SPARE US.” –MARCEL PROUST, TEENA’S MOST MEANINGFUL QUOTE “…WHEN YOU DID NOT SEE TWO SETS OF I CARRIED YOU.” –”FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND” POEM, FOOTPRINTS, IT WAS THEN THAT ANONYMOUS, CHRIS SHEPECK’S MOST MEANINGFUL QUOTE “YOU MUST LEARN TO WEEP BEFORE YOU CAN DRY THE TEARS OF OTHERS.” –ANONYMOUS, LEXY’S MOST MEANINGFUL QUOTE Find a support group. Groups at local hospice organizations provide opportunities for individuals to provide a support system for each other. The healing process continues through discussion of emotions, feelings and thoughts with others who have been through the same or similar experience. Be a friend. For friends and family close to such a loss, Frommelt advises, “You need to be real and honest.” When dealing with death or loss, in all cases it takes time. But if the unresolved grief continues for an extended period of time and affects daily living, Frommelt suggests seeing a counselor. Listen. Often, relating a personal story or telling someone who is grieving how they feel is not what they need. They may just want you to be there to listen to their feelings without saying anything. Take action. When a friend contemplates suicide, it is important to take any threat seriously. “If a person says they are going to kill themselves, ask them how they plan on doing it. They’ll answer if they are serious,” Frommelt said. It is then imperative that you seek help immediately. “There needs to be intervention first,” she said. “Once medical attention is sought, all the other issues can be addressed and worked through.” _2004 CATALYST_ 37 ( Two years after 9/11, international students Katsutoshi Miyoshi and Tania Ibarra are still feeling the squeeze of tighter visa restrictions ) Coming to A merica SEPTEMBER 11CHANGED AMERICA. IT ALSO CHANGED THE WORLD AND THE WAY THIS COUNTRY RESTRICTS INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. While Tania Ibarra and Katsutoshi Miyoshi hail from different countries, Ecuador and Japan respectively, getting to the United States and becoming Clarke students has been some38 _2004 CATALYST_ thing of a trial, especially in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. Since 9/11, the U.S.Department of State has enacted new laws and restrictions affecting student visas. There is a heated debate going on between government officials and university administrators in charge of international student admissions as to whether these restrictions are responsi- story, pictures and layout by kris breyer ble for the sharp decline in student visa applications since 9/11. Ibarra and Miyoshi came face to face with these constraints while attempting to get their student visas. The entire process of attaining a student visa can be completed in one month or it can take as long as eight months, and this is only to find out if you got one or not. If you have been denied, you have to begin all over again. Miyoshi and Ibarra said that what takes so long is not necessarily gathering all of the forms, pictures, and transcripts, the essay writing, and statements of financial support, but the waiting students do between their communications with U.S. embassies and consulates. In general a student must submit four forms for verification of intent to study abroad, a picture, an essay, a statement of financial support, which confirms that the student has funds to cover living expenses for his or her entire stay, as well as a $100–150 application fee. The student must then wait until the consulate is able to set up a mandatory interview. This interview can be weeks or even months from the initial application. “I didn't care about waiting,” said Miyoshi, “But there was just no meaning to the interview. Why wait two months for a five minute interview?” Though seemingly tedious, the mandatory interview is one of the changes that has been ratified since 2001. According to Miyoshi, the interviewers ask very broad and superficial questions, such as 'Why do you want to study in the United States?' and 'What will you be studying?' The most frustrating part for some applicants is the scheduling of the interviews. Not only do they often have to drive some distance to their embassy for an interview (Miyoshi had to travel 190 miles and Ibarra had to drive 50 miles) but if they are not accepted, the interviews are not generally scheduled to accommodate another immediate interview. ✱✱ ✱ ‘‘ ’’ ‘‘ ’’ I CAME TO EXPAND MY world view. I wanted to learn English and understand the culture and the people. So, if a student applies for the fall semester at Clarke, gets all the information turned in, goes through the interview and then waits what can be more than a month to find out if he or she is accepted, only to find out he or she is not, it may not be possible to schedule an interview in time to get into the fall semester or even spring semester of the same year. Miyoshi remembers when his friends came to the United States before 9/11. At that time there were no required interviews and no fingerprinting. There was a greater immediacy to the visa process and few holdups. But times have changed. I DIDN’T CARE ABOUT waiting, but there was just no meaning to the interview. the list once they have taken necessary steps to end their link to terrorism.” Multiple facets of visa security have been developed to monitor visa applicants. The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is a database that the Homeland Security Department uses to track foreign students. Students must present consular officers with information such as courses taken, dates of arrival/departure, fingerprints, and addresses which can be input into the SEVIS database. Both the student and university must register with SEVIS. Visas Mantis, a program begun in 1998, performs security checks on foreign students and scholars in any of nearly 200 different scientific fields that are on the government's Technology Alert List. This list catalogs specific information that, if transported to another country, could threaten national security. While delays should be expected in any international affair that requires lots of paperwork, Ibarra feels fortunate. She said changes are to be expected after such a terrible tragedy, we can only accept them and move on. “I know it's not easy for everyone to get a visa, it's tough for some people to come here. I know that I'm lucky.” What's more, new security features include an automatic delay for students from countries the United States has labeled as “state sponsors of terrorism.” The U.S. State Department states this designation is “a mechanism for isolating nations that use terrorism as a means of political expression. U.S. policy seeks to pressure and isolate certain state sponsors so they will renounce the use of terrorism, end support to terrorists, and bring terrorists to justice for past crimes.” Delaying admittance gives the U.S. more time to conduct a thorough check of students applying for visas. Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Cuba, North Korea, and Sudan continue to be the seven governments that the U.S. Secretary of State has designated as state spon- Sophomore Tania Ibarra and ESL student Katsutoshi sors of international terror- Miyoshi face tighter visa restrictions after 9/11. ism. However, the state department maintains it is “firmly committed to removing countries from CATALYST_2004 39 ✱ ✱ Seeing Double ✱ CAMPUS LIFE Seeing Double You might have noticed an increase in the number of twins on campus this year. The freshmen class alone has four sets, so we decided to take a look at what it is like to be a twin, and the similarities and differences of some of our twins on campus —Stories and Layout by amanda martin Amanda Martin Jenny Martin Major: English and secondary education FAVORITE: Type of Music: Contemporary Christian Movie: “The Sandlot” Color: White Cartoon: “The Simpsons” Thing to do in free time: Read Older or younger? Younger, by one minute The funniest thing you did to each other when you were younger? We used to jump out and scare each other. How can people tell you apart? Amanda's hair is lighter than mine, and I have hazel eyes while she has bluish. Favorite part of being a twin: Always having someone to joke around with and hang out with. Least favorite part: Being labeled as "the twins" rather than as individuals. Your favorite thing about your twin: Even though I often tell her she's not funny, she can be pretty goofy and put me in a better mood. ✱ ✱ 40 _2004 CATALYST_ Sophomores Jenny and Amanda Martin, of Waterloo, Iowa, were born on April 29, 1984. PHOTOS: ADAM NETTLETON twins represented 30.1 of every 1,000 births in the U.S. In 2001, -National Center for Health Statistics Major: Communication FAVORITE: Type of Music: Rock, Punk Rock Movie: “Life as a House” Color: Black Cartoon: “The Simpsons” Thing to do in free time: Sleep, listen to music The funniest thing you did to each other when you were younger? In first grade, we got brand new bikes for our birthday. The next week we were riding our bikes on the sidewalk, but going in opposite directions towards each other. She wouldn't move out of the way, and we ended up crashing, and she broke my leg! Oh wait...that wasn't funny. Favorite part of being a twin: There's always someone to go places with. We have a lot of inside jokes and can do things with each other that we couldn't do with other people. Least favorite part: Sometimes we are grouped together as “the twins” and not as individuals. We are very different people and sometimes people don't know that. Your favorite thing about your twin: She is always willing to help me with my homework and she tries to make me be a better person. Katherine (Kathy) Wuorinen Major: Undecided - Leaning towards psychology FAVORITE: Movie: “Serendipity” Color: Pink Thing to do in free time : Go shopping, read, lie in the sun, be with friends Older or younger? Older, by nine minutes The funniest thing you did to each other when you were younger? We used to push each other around in laundry baskets. How can people tell you apart? My hair is longer. Favorite part of being a twin: Always having someone to talk to and hang out with. Least favorite part: Always being asked if we're twins and all the stares! Your favorite thing about your twin: She helps me with my homework and gets me good discounts on clothes at Vanity, where she works. ✱✱ Freshmen Kathy and Kristine Wuorinen from Bettendorf, Iowa were born on Dec. 20, 1984. ✱ ✱✱ Kristine Wuorinen Major: Undecided FAVORITE: Movie: “Serendipity” Color: Purple Cartoon: “Looney Tunes” Thing to do in free time: Shopping, lying out in the sun The funniest thing you did to each other when you were younger? We got into Noxema and smeared it all over ourselves and each other and all over the bathroom floor! My mom found us after we'd already made a huge mess. Favorite part of being a twin: Always having a friend to talk to and go places with shopping! She always tells me the truth, and I know what my clothes look like on me when she wears them. And sharing clothes and shoes! Least favorite part: Always being asked if we're twins and being asked to stand right next to each other so people can try to tell us apart. And the staring. Your favorite thing about your twin: She helps me do my hair and is just a great friend. We have a lot of fun together. ✱ ✱ Vanessa and Alissa Wierenga, born on November 11, 1984, are freshmen from Delavan, Wis. Vanessa Wierenga Major: Elementary education FAVORITE: Type of Music: Country, pop rock Movie: “Pretty Woman” Color: Blue Cartoon: “Sponge Bob” SquarePants, Looney Tunes Thing to do in free time: Read, go shopping, watch TV Older or Younger? Younger, by four minutes How can people tell you apart? I am 2 inches taller, have a bigger smile, bigger eyes, and my cheek bones are lower. I have longer hair and am quieter. Favorite part of being a twin: We are each other's best friend. I can turn to her for anything. And we can fool people, like teachers and boyfriends. Least favorite part: Being asked, "Are you twins?" five times in one store. Your favorite thing about your twin: She always knows how to make me feel better when she knows I am feeling sad or upset. Alissa Wierenga Major: Nursing FAVORITE: Type of Music: Country Movie: “The Matrix” Color: Cranberry Cartoon: “Looney Tunes” Thing to do in free time: Go tanning and shopping, and hang out with friends The funniest thing you did to each other when you were younger? We used to dress each other up in dresses and go downstairs into my mom's closet and put on her high heels.We would get into her make up and put on lipstick and eye shadow, and then we would dance in her sliding door mirrors! Favorite part of being a twin: We share clothes, and we tell each other everything. We are sisters, but also best friends. Least favorite part: Everyone coming up to you and asking, "Are you twins?" Your favorite thing about your twin: Her understanding feelings of how I am... she listens when I have problems but gives me my space when I just need to deal with it myself. _2004 CATALYST_ 41 CAMPUS CAMPUS LIFE LIFE ✱ F ✱ ✱✱ Freshmen Katie and Kayla Goedken, from Dundee, Iowa, were born on June 13, 1984. Katie Goedken Major: Elementary special education FAVORITE: Type of Music: Soft rock Movie: “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” Color: Blue Thing to do in free time: Spend time with friends, make quilts Older or younger? Younger, by five minutes The funniest thing you did to each other when you were younger? I jumped out of the baby bed onto her in the play pen. Favorite part of being a twin: Being able to switch places with one another in class, especially in Mr. McCollaugh’s math class - he never figured it out on his own that we switched places. Least favorite part: Having to share everything. Your favorite thing about your twin: She is a good companion. 42 _2004 CATALYST_ Kayla Goedken Major: Biology, physical therapy FAVORITE: Type of Music : Soft rock Movie: “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” Color: Purple Thing to do in free time: Spend time with friends and make quilts The funniest thing you did to each other when you were younger? Katie jumped out of the baby bed onto me when I was in a play pen. How can people tell you apart? I have a rounder face. Favorite part of being a twin: Tricking teachers by switching seats. Least favorite part:Having to share everything. Your favorite thing about your twin: Always having someone the same age as you to solve problems with by talking, like boy conflicts and problems with school. ✱✱ ✱ ✱ My Sister, My Roommate or many students, college is a time to get away from their siblings for a while. Well, that is not the case for sisters and roommates Monica and Allison Loan from Iowa City. Monica, a sophomore communication major, rooms with her sister, Allison, who is a freshman nursing major. The two had not originally planned to live with each other. “I never thought that I'd ever want to live with my sister,” said Monica. However, the person Monica was planning on living with ended up living at home and Allison did not get along well with her first roommate, so the sisters decided it would be cheaper and less of a hassle to just room together. By the second week of school, the sisters, who had not roomed with each other since about fourth grade, were back together. The two agree that there are advantages and disadvantages to living with each other. “We can boss each other around and talk to each other in ways we wouldn't talk to other people,” Monica said. “And it's kind of easier living with someone you know so well—I know her living patterns and everything.” They don't have too many qualms about each other except Allison hates one thing. “The pink curtains!” she said. “It makes our room look like a circus.” Allison also complains that Monica always has “some NCAA basketball game on,” and warns others not to be in the same room with her when the Hawkeyes are playing. They do fight about stupid little things but never have huge fights. “We're hardly ever in our room at the same time,” said Monica. “She has her friends and I have mine.” Although they both admit that it was a good experience, they will not be rooming together again next year. ✱✱ ✱ ✱ Monica and Allison Loan never expected to be roommates in college. I see London, o I see France... I see Clarke ladies’ underpants N MARCH 5, 1968, ACCORDING TO A “TELEGRAPH HERALD” article, a mob of around 250 Loras students launched one of many “panty raids” on Clarke College. The mob tried to enter the women’s dorm rooms, but were unsuccessful. “If the boys were organized, they could have gotten into the dorms,” said one policeman. “But I’ve never seen such an unorganized effort.” The raid was supposedly in retaliation for the Clarke girls’ leap year march, where they marched around Loras grounds and serenaded the boys. Discouraged at their failure to enter the dorms, a group of 50 to 100 Loras and University of Dubuque men came back the next night and were more successful. One student said, “No one came back empty-handed. I got a panty girdle, a pair of panties, bra, nightgown and a pair of A Clarke student stockings.” observes the fest ivities... Oddly enough, the girls were delighted. Some came down to talk with the men while others threw water balloons out of their windows. There was an unconfirmed report that a pair of panties and nylon stockings were seen hanging from a flagpole at one of the two schools. Some boys return from the dorms with their prizes of panties, nightgowns and stockings... rough a Loras boys climb th in hopes w residence hall windo rm room... do of entering a girl’s BY amanda martin All photos from 1968 Loras Yearbook A delighted Sis ter pictures of thBeryant, BVM, takes intr uders... _2004 CATALYST_ 43 A d am's q u i c k f a c t s catalyst eye He owns over thirty Yankees tee shirts. for the yankee guy BY teresa meyer He started To jumpstart his new look, Adam received a haircut at Dubuque’s Capri College of Cosmetology during a clipper cutting class. “It was kind of strange being in front of the class because all these people were watching me get my hair cut,” said You've probably seen senior Nettleton around campus in his Adam. “It usugarb. For four years, Adam has religiously ally isn't a major event.” rotated his entire wardrobe of t-shirts, gym shorts Instructor . In fall, winter, or spring, for class, dinner, or a and Diana Bonifas night out, Adam wears the thing. Our to get Adam helped Adam of dressing like he's at the World Series. choose a short- out of his er, more updattinued his makeover at Keating’s Men’s Clothing. ed look from style books. “I followed his bone Leaving his Yankees uniform in the dressing room, structure and the texture of his hair to choose a Adam emerged in a Perry Ellis wool cashmere cut,” said Bonifas. After cutting his hair, Bonifas suit. His interview-ready look was complete with a applied a cocktail, a mixture of pomade and gel white shirt, red tie and shiny dress shoes. that gives a messy, textured look. Moving on to Old Navy, Adam learned that Next, Adam was treated to his first facial. After casual dressing isn’t just shorts and a t-shirt. He learning that his skin type was combination, as tried on jeans, khakis, polos and buttondowns, opposed to oily or dry, Adam stretched out on a massage table. “It was a little weird at first to have selected by Old Navy employees with an eye for some strange person touching your face, but then style. Will Adam start getting monthly facials and send you relax and it feels pretty good,” he said. his Yankees garb to Goodwill? Probably not. “If I Capri facialist Jessie Hinke applied cleanser, had $15 to spend, I’d go buy a DVD or go out to massaged Adam's face, shoulders and hands and eat, not spend it on a facial,” he said. “And I love applied a mask. She finished up by wiping his face with warm towels and applying a moisturizer. baseball, so wearing Yankees clothing is my way of staying connected to the sport and following “A lot more men get facials now,” said Hinke. “They really like coming in and getting treatments, the team.” But Adam did like his new hairstyle so much that he bought pomade and gel to mix up a from manicures and pedicures to facials and waxing.” cocktail at home and started leaving his hat in the With a new haircut and softer skin, Adam concloset. New York Yankees baseball hats style rut 44 _2004 CATALYST_ Adam Yankees same mission: wearing shorts all the time at age 14. “I went to a Christian school in seventh grade where we were not allowed to wear shorts,” Adam said. “In eighth grade I went to a new school and started wearing shorts all the time as a form of rebellion, and it became a habit.” Adam theorizes that wearing shorts yearround allows him to be less sensitive to extreme temperatures. Adam played baseball until the end of high school when he injured his shoulder. Now, wearing Yankees clothes is his way of staying involved in the sport. Special thanks to... Capri College in Dubuque for donating a haircut and facial, and to Keating’s Men’s Clothing and Old Navy for selecting outfits. photos and layout by Teresa Meyer Total makeover cost Capri haircut $7.75 facial $14 pomade and gel $5 Keating's Men's Clothing Perry Ellis wool cashmere suit $325 Daniel de Fasson silk necktie $50 Johnston and Murphy shoes $145 Forsyth of Canada dress shirt $37.50 enjoying a facial massage and mask at Capri Old Navy Boot cut jeans $32.50 Black dress shirt $22.50 Boot cut khakis $29.50 Solid Red polo $17.50 Blue buttondown $19.50 Three tees $31.50 Sunglasses $10.50 For the complete look: $747.75 striking a pose in his favorite outfit from Old Navy checking out his new hair cut while Capri students in the clipper cutting class look on modeling a professional look at Keating’s Men’s Clothing shirts with collars—and some trendy shades—create a great semidressy look Byrds of a feather flock north together Clarke’s basketball program got a two-year shot of star power with transfers Hiraman and Joemi Byrd BY mark a. otterbeck, sr. S PHOTOS: ADAM NETTLETON Sitting on the bench and not contributing was not what we signed up for at Norfolk State University,” said Joemi Byrd. “We always talked about doing what we did back in high school, getting back to being go-to players who can lead a team.” Hiraman, the older of the Byrd brothers, also had visions of grandeur. “We were in my hometown of Richmond (Va.) for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament and I didn’t see the floor,” said Hiraman, a solid 220-pound guard with a nose for offensive rebounds. “I knew then and there that I wanted to play. I’m used to being in the spotlight.” Leaving Norfolk State was an easy decision for the Byrd brothers, but the decision to come to Dubuque, Iowa, and Clarke College was not as easy. The brothers were in what the “Telegraph Herald” referred to as basketball prison. After their second season at Norfolk State, and averaging only 2 points in less than ten minutes of play per game between the pair, the brothers appeared to lose their zest, explained their aunt, Phyllis Byrd. “The whole family was down, almost in a sense of mourning,” said Phyllis. “We all knew that the boys could and wanted to play ball, but that wasn’t happening at Norfolk State.” “People at Clarke have reached out to welcome us into this nice environment,” said Joemi. “And finally we get to play the game we love so much.” 46 _2004 CATALYST_ Joemi, left, and Hiraman Byrd hang from the hoop For those who do not know Hiraman and Joemi very well, their love for the game of basketball can be traced back to when they lived with their mother. “Money was tight back then,” said Hiraman. “Trashcans make excellent hoops.” They used to set up trashcans and play with any ball-big, small, flat or filled with air. Both brothers would shoot from the outside and even tried to perfect the game of driving the lane at an early age, creating a bond that would soon be put through many tests. “The boys’ mother raised them to be very close to one another and with wholesome Christian values,” said Phyllis. Hiraman returned home from school one afternoon to find his mother ill. She had been bleeding internally for some time, but her doctors found out too late. After many weeks in the hospital and falling into a coma, their mother passed away in 1994, an event that quickly proved Hiraman had great leadership potential. “Because Joemi was only ten at the time, Hiraman took most of the burden on his shoulders and visited his mother frequently before she passed away,” said Phyllis. The brothers then moved in with their mother’s brother, Oscar, and Aunt Phyllis and quickly began bonding with the couple’s son, Nick. A local Richmond newspaper referred to the three as “Byrds of a feather.” The dynamic trio started to play ball together in church league, city league and even competed in the nationally regarded “Hoop-It-Up” tournament that travels to the 15 largest U.S. cities. “The three of them were really something to watch on the court,” said Oscar. The trio went on to win the age 9-11 division in Richmond, Va and Baltimore, Md in 1994 and 1995. Deciding to leave Norfolk State also meant that the brothers would have to leave Nick. Left: The serious side of the Byrd brothers. Right: Joemi tries to stop Hiraman from driving the lane; Joemi shooting from the outside; the brothers bust a pose. 00 _2004 CATALYST_ Although the program didn’t utilize the skills of Hiraman and Joemi, Nick continues to excel at Norfolk State performing at the top of its conference. The Byrd brothers looked at many different schools before finally deciding to come to Clarke. “Clarke offered us the best opportunity to do Clarke. We finally beat Edgewood and Augustana at their place and even got our first victory at Mount Mercy.” I’m sure many Crusader fans remember Joemi’s three-point record setting night against Dominican on Feb. 4, knocking down 12 from behind the arc. He may have learned a thing or Chris Kolle. “Everyone has accepted them coming to this team. Joemi has great skills and Hiraman’s attitude on the court makes the game that much more enjoyable.” Both brothers have been honored as conference players of the week and Joemi was named to the 2004 NIIC All-Conference team. positive impact Hiraman and Joemi have had a great, positive impact and we’ve been able to reach goals never before attained at Clarke. – Coach Jon Davison what we love most,” said Hiraman. “Play basketball.” He also felt that this was a good opportunity to get away from Virginia and explore other parts of the country. But making the move from Division I ball to Division III was going to be very tough and the move from the big city life to small town Iowa would be even harder. Joemi knew his nightlife would be greatly reduced, but never realized how drastically. “I thought I would have to tone down the nightlife, but I quickly realized that I just wouldn’t be going anywhere,” said Joemi. Now his biggest complaint is the early classes. The extra time on campus and in the classroom has helped him increase his GPA. “They’ve had a great, positive impact,” Crusader Coach Jon Davison said. “We’ve been able to reach goals never before attained at two from his older brother. Hiraman broke all the Virginia High School three-point records, and also competed in the state high school three-point shoot out. Hiraman said that he had to remind himself many times to keep a positive attitude and to give the good old Iowa winters a chance. “In January, I called the boys to see how they were handling the weather in the north and Hiraman responded by saying ‘we’re used to it now.’” said Phyllis. Hiraman, an energetic communications major, has emerged as the team’s vocal leader and was an all-tournament team selection at the Clarke Holiday Tournament. All that star power might create controversy on many teams but not at Clarke. “We just want to win,” said junior The Crusaders made a late run in conference play, falling to conference powerhouse Aurora in the second round of the conference tournament. The Crusaders finished the season slightly under .500 at 12-15 and finished fifth in the conference. “It took the team a while to come together,” said Joemi. “Once we got settled into the new style played at Clarke, the team looked pretty good.” The 2004-2005 season looks to be promising for the Crusaders. The Byrd brothers will return for their final season and now understand their roles in this new system. “The sky is the limit,” said Hiraman. As for life after Clarke, Hiraman said, “I am hoping for happiness and a good job that will allow me to live comfortably and support my future family.” CATALYST_2004 49 BEHIND closed doors Treasures of the Rare Book Room & College Archives From left: Franciscan dress from “Religious Orders,” Maya Angelou’s signature, the cover page of Beaumount and Fletcher’s “Comedies and Tragedies.” L OOK, BUT DON’T TOUCH. That's the feeling I get whenever I reach the summit of the staircase in the Nicholas Shrup Library and face the O'Connor Rare Book Room. "What's in there?" I press my ear to the glass and hear the past whispering to me. Before the fire in 1984, there was no rare book room. When the college faced reconstruction, Head Librarian Paul Roberts requested a place for Clarke's rare books. What architects from Vickery Oversat Awsumb designed is the structure that towers over the Library's staircase today. Although the structure is relatively new, the artifacts it houses are centuries old. "Books," Roberts says, "are a way for past and present generations to communicate with future generations. We build a collection of today for tomorrow." The oldest book, a handwritten missal book from Archduke Ludwig Victor, has gold leaf letters that lace through its pages. Handwritten books are very time consuming. This little thirteenth century book—about one inch ‘‘ thick, four inches tall, and three inches wide—took 2,000 man hours to produce. Not until Johannes Gutenberg of Germany invented movable type in 1450 did the mass production of books begin. Clarke's collection includes an example of Gutenberg's movable type with an original leaf of the "Catholicon" from the year 1460. Twenty-two years later in 1482, the first English printer, William Caxton, produced the "Polycronicon." An original leaf of this piece is also housed in Clarke's mysterious room. The Latin version of the "Polycronicon" by Ranulph Higden records the history of the world from the Creation to 1360 A.D. When Caxton printed his version from John Trevisa's 1364 English translation, he extended the historical records up to his time. In addition to the leaf from England's first printer are the works of England's first published playwrights: Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher. The book is a 1647 original first printing of the duo's “Comedies and Tragedies.” Clarke has also acquired the “Fourth Collected Works” of Geoffrey Chaucer, author of “The Canterbury Tales,” printed in 1561. Handwritten notes are scribbled all over the collection’s title page—sideways, upside-down, rightside-up—adding to the book’s character and mystery. The oldest book took 2,000 man hours ’’ to produce. 50 _2004 CATALYST_ BY mary huerter PHOTOS: ADAM NETTLETON Other Treasures of the Rare Book Room: ✱ Father Terence Donaghoe’s Collections ✱ Jesuit documents from 1849 ✱ A book in Greek from 1811 ✱ Annual Register of the British Parliament, 1781 ✱ “Religious Orders,” Illustrations 1738 ✱ Robert Burn’s “Memories of a Non-Jewish Childhood” ✱ First Edition copy of Ernest Hemingway’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls” ✱ An Arabic book with mother of pearl cover ✱ Oriental collection with many small statues from the 1600s and 1700s ✱ A Latin Hymnal from New Mellery Abbey Ancient folios are not the only books in safekeeping. The shelves also house autographed copies of books from authors such as Maya Angelo and Steven Vincent Benet. You'll even find books by Clarke's own professors such as English Department Chair Gary Arms’s “Spelling Smart” books. The Rare Book room isn't the only place at Clarke where mystery can be found. The College Archives holds records that date back to the College’s days as Mount St. Joseph Academy. Former Library Director Harrietta Thomas began the Archives in 1979. Records include course catalogues, old yearbooks from the 1930s, graduation announcements and programs from 1882 (including one with a handwritten note declaring “Mabel graduated in 1881”), and a student scrapbook from 1895 to 1914. The oldest artifact, a catalogue from the 1880-1881 school year, includes a strict dress code. Pupils over ten years of age were required to wear a black dress on Sundays; a white dress with material and pattern governed by the Academy was required for commencement ceremonies; two gray dresses of pressed flannel lighter than medium shade were also required, the style as follows: ...for pupils over ten, plain skirt, hunter’s jacket, not less than six inches below waist, rolled collar, plain sleeve full to wrist with narrow cuff; for pupils under ten, sailor waist and plain full skirt. No trimming except the folds of the hunter’s jacket. Two long black aprons. Lending and borrowing between stu- include information about individual departments, the school logo, pictures of, and information about relatives, and back issues of college publications such as the “Catalyst” and the “Courier.” The Archives have housed copies of the “Courier” since 1930 and of the “Catalyst” since its initiation in 1980. Requests also come from off-campus individuals searching for information about their relatives. The search is a long, drawn out From left: Japanese process. “I start with just skimming for Madonna, names,” McAlpin says. cover McAlpin finds the Clarke campus page of Chaucer’s magazine from 1906 to 1968, the “Complete “Labarum,” to be her most valuable Works” resource. It includes a literary section, and an exam- an editorial section, a section for ple of the drama and music, a “Gymnasium” 1561 text. section for athletics, and an alumnae section. With the “Labarum,” McAlpin is able to determine if a former student was a writer, an athlete, a musician, or a dramatist. During one particular search, McAlpin discovered six poems of a requestor's relative. At Clarke, there are many dents was strictly ways for students to experience prohibited. The the past. Roberts will give tours only items of jewelry allowed were a of the Rare Book Room to groups of collar pin, earrings, one ring, and a four by appointment. And, if you ever watch. have to write a paper about Clarke, or Current Clarke archivist Sara McAlpin, are wondering how the college survived BVM, has many jobs. One is to answer and grew, the Archives is a great place both on and off campus requests. “I get to gather information. The only requireabout one to two requests per week,” ment is to listen closely. The past is tryMcAlpin said. “The most I've had in a ing to tell you something. week was four.” Student requests Additional contents in the Archives: ✱ Records of the Mackin-Mailander Lecture Series ✱ Annual Arts at Clarke Programs ✱ “On Campus” ✱ “Clarke Collegian” ✱ “Intercom” newsletter ✱ Programs from Clarke’s Centennial celebration ✱ Visitation records of the North Central College Accrediting Association ✱ History of Clarke and its buildings: photos, newspaper clippings. _2004 CATALYST_ 51 Yea or Nay BY carrie fleckenstein 58% 58% of students prefer Papa John’s over Domino’s 66% *all percentages are from 100 students polled 74% 74% of students polled prefer Julia Roberts to Sandra Bullock 66% would shower before class; 34% say they would wear a hat 68% 52% 52% of students polled prefer the Cafe vs. the SAC 69% of students polled are avid viewers of “Friends” vs. “Will and Grace” 52 _2004 CATALYST_ 68% prefer liquor over beer 65% 65% find Brad Pitt more attractive than Vin Diesel 58% 58% of Clarke students polled call in sick; 42% of students skip images: www.google.com/images
