Attention hypochondriacs: Ringworm is the new H1N1. Many students have reported to The Times-Delphic that after using the athletic mats in the Bell Center‘s multi-purpose room, they observed a ring- shaped rash develop on their skin. Renee West* (P3) said she believes she got the fungus doing sit-ups on the mats. “I don’t want to accuse the Bell Center of anything I don’t know for sure,” West said. “But I figure it is the only place I could have gotten it.” West said she exercises at the Bell Center about four times per week on the track, the elliptical and the mats. The Health Center reports that occurrences of ringworm happen each year and that they see it frequently, West said. Jana Peterson, wellness director at the Bell Center, said the facility has a strict cleaning protocol. “On top of the staff we have hired to clean equipment, there are cleaning supplies open to everyone in the fitness, free weight and multipurpose room,” Peterson said. “We keep a record of who cleans what and when.” The Bell Center was not aware of the incidents of Ringworm appearing on campus or of students’ concern of the hygiene of the facilities. “We are confused why a patron would not contact us first,” Peterson said. “I feel as though if Ringworm had been spreading from our community recreation center, it would be an outbreak and communication between users and directors would be important.” West said she did not want to contact the Bell Center because she could not be certain that it was the source of the fungus. “I understand there’s not a lot that can be done to prevent it besides the measures in place,” West said. “But I do think students should be aware and be sure to clean the equipment.” The student first noticed the ring-shaped rash on Sept. 2. “The first thing I did was go to my textbook,” the Pharmacy student said. West said she suspected it was ringworm, but wanted a diagnosis. She went to the Health Center a week later, after seeing no improvement. A nurse practitioner at the Health Center confirmed it was ringworm. “They said it was textbook quality; she just looked at it and knew it was ringworm,” West said. The Bell Center patron said she got the fungus where she had a paper cut on her wrist, making her skin more susceptible to the fungus. West applies anti-fungal cream to the Drake honored Constitution Day, Sept. 17, with a lecture by “New York Times” Supreme Court reporter Adam Liptak. His lecture was entitled, “The Roberts Court in the Obama Era: A Reporter’s Reflections.” The standing-room-only Cartwright lecture hall fell silent as Drake students, faculty and the public anticipated the words of Liptak. A distinguished journalist, Liptak has been the U.S. Supreme Court legal correspondent for “The New York Times” since 2002. He has an extensive educational background with both an undergrad and law degree from Yale. The introduction also cited Liptak’s work in publications of “The New Yorker,” “Rolling Stone” and “Vanity Fair.” “I think The Rolling Stone citation officially deems him cool,” Mark Kende, professor of law and director of the Constitutional Law Center, said in opening statements. The role of legal correspondent has led Liptak to report on issues including court nominations of judges Roberts and Alito, the CIA operant Valerie Plame scandal, the judicial system and ethical judgment. This experience provided a basis for a strong talk about the political position of the current Supreme Court. Liptak opened by establishing a personal tone by revealing feelings of anxiety prior to taking the reporting position. In covering the Supreme Court, he outlined the challenge of having to write for two different groups – the legal specialists and educated readers who only follow it lightly. A main topic of the lecture was the recent shuffling of the court and the paradox of having a conservative-leaning panel conjoined with liberal Congress and president. He also spoke on the subjects of race and sex in accordance with the past and present judiciary changes. Reporting on recently appointed Sonya Sotomayor, the correspondent said that her moderate stance would not affect the balance of the court. Liptak stated that a shift could also occur if Justice John Paul Stevens, 89, were to retire. This would allow President Obama to appoint a second judge, like his democratic predecessor President Bill Clinton. The speaker offered some humor, exemplifying Justice Roberts’ use of Bob Dylan rock lyrics in court dissents, such as Senator Jennifer Fields (E2) replaced Senator Earl Lee (B3) as the community outreach liaison of the Student Senate. Lee informed Student Body President Ben Olson (AS4) of his resignation two weeks ago, and Fields was sworn in during the third meeting of the academic year. “I was definitely surprised by the resignation,” Olson said. “Earl seemed very excited when he got the position, and we’d communicated about his plans for community outreach over the summer.” Fields echoed Olson’s surprise when discussing her recent appointment. “I never thought this would happen,” Fields said. “It was the last thing I expected.” Fields finished in 12th place in the senator-at-large race last May, which fills 10 positions. Senator Seejo Valacheril (B2) finished 11th. However, he was later appointed diversity interest senator-at- large. Fields ran for education senator and won the position. Olson said Valacheril did not want to leave his current position, so the vacant position was offered to Fields, who accepted. “Honestly, it will be hard to give up that position (as education senator),” Fields said. “But this is a really great opportunity. Now, I get to serve the whole school, not just the School of Education.” President Olson said he anticipates a smooth transition. “I know that Earl has made plans to meet with Senator Fields, and she has already met with Vice President (Ben) Cooper and myself to discuss it,” Olson said. Olson said that changing positions within the Senate is rare. However, Robert Johnson (J4) did step down from his senate position last year for personal reasons. Sarah Tucker (E4) will soon be appointed to replace Fields as education senator. She finished second to Fields in the election last May. SEE LIPTAK, PAGE 2 INSIDE DES MOINES, IOWA • Thursday, September 17, 2009 • VOL. 128, NO. 3 • www.timesdelphic.com NUMBER CRUNCH HOW DOES DRAKE SPEND THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES FEE? PAGE 8 NEWS PAGE 2 NEWS PAGE 4 FEATURES PAGE 6 & 7 SPORTS BURGER AWARD FARMERS’ MARKET SOCCER Both the Drake men’s and women’s soccer teams split games this week. THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER FOR DRAKE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1884 THE TIMES-DELPHIC WHAT’S The Downtown Farmers’ Market is held on Saturdays on Court Ave. Law professor accepts award in front of the Supreme Court justices. RINGWORM by ERIN HOGAN News Editor [email protected]photos courtesy of STUDENT SENATE ADAM LIPTAK, the “New York Times” legal correspondent, delivered an hour-long presentation entitled, “The Roberts’ Court in the Obama Era,” Tuesday afternoon. “Now, I get to serve the whole school, not just the School of Education.” – JENNIFER FIELDS, community outreach liaison for student senate Sen. Fields appointed new community outreach liaison in light of resignation STUDENT SENATE ADAM LIPTAK Liptak shares his inside view of the Supreme Court by ERIN HOGAN News Editor [email protected]by JESSICA MATTES Staff Writer [email protected]by KENSIE SMITH Copy Editor [email protected]photo courtesy of MATT SHATTUCK SEN. JENNIFER FIELDS (left) replaced EARL LEE (right) as community outreach liaison. IN THE BELL CENTER? IS THERE RINGWORM illustration by SARAH ANDREWS, Photo Editor Students report ringworm cases to Health Center after going to the Bell Center SEE RINGWORM, PAGE 2
Transcript
Attention hypochondriacs: Ringworm is the new H1N1. Many students have reported to The Times-Delphic that after using the athletic mats in the Bell Center‘s multi-purpose room, they observed a ring-shaped rash develop on their skin.
Renee West* (P3) said she believes she got the fungus doing sit-ups on the mats.
“I don’t want to accuse the Bell Center of anything I don’t know for sure,” West said. “But I figure it is the only place I could
have gotten it.”West said she exercises at the Bell Center
about four times per week on the track, the elliptical and the mats.
The Health Center reports that occurrences of ringworm happen each year and that they see it frequently, West said.
Jana Peterson, wellness director at the Bell Center, said the facility has a strict cleaning protocol.
“On top of the staff we have hired to clean equipment, there are cleaning supplies open to everyone in the fitness, free weight and multipurpose room,” Peterson said. “We keep a record of who cleans what and when.”
The Bell Center was not aware of the incidents of Ringworm appearing on
campus or of students’ concern of the hygiene of the facilities.
“We are confused why a patron would not contact us first,” Peterson said. “I feel as though if Ringworm had been spreading from our community recreation center, it would be an outbreak and communication between users and directors would be important.”
West said she did not want to contact the Bell Center because she could not be certain that it was the source of the fungus.
“I understand there’s not a lot that can be done to prevent it besides the measures in place,” West said. “But I do think students should be aware and be sure to clean the equipment.”
The student first noticed the ring-shaped
rash on Sept. 2. “The first thing I did was go to my
textbook,” the Pharmacy student said. West said she suspected it was ringworm,
but wanted a diagnosis. She went to the Health Center a week later, after seeing no improvement. A nurse practitioner at the Health Center confirmed it was ringworm.
“They said it was textbook quality; she just looked at it and knew it was ringworm,” West said.
The Bell Center patron said she got the fungus where she had a paper cut on her wrist, making her skin more susceptible to the fungus.
West applies anti-fungal cream to the
Drake honored Constitution Day, Sept. 17, with a lecture by “New York Times” Supreme Court reporter Adam Liptak. His lecture was entitled, “The Roberts Court in the Obama Era: A Reporter’s Reflections.” The standing-room-only Cartwright lecture hall fell silent as Drake students, faculty and the public anticipated the words of Liptak.
A distinguished journalist, Liptak has been the U.S. Supreme Court legal correspondent for “The New York Times” since 2002. He has an extensive educational background with both an undergrad and law degree from Yale. The introduction also cited Liptak’s work in publications of “The New Yorker,” “Rolling Stone” and “Vanity Fair.”
“I think The Rolling Stone citation officially deems him cool,” Mark Kende, professor of law and director of the Constitutional Law Center, said in opening statements.
The role of legal correspondent has led Liptak to report on issues including court nominations of judges Roberts and Alito, the CIA operant Valerie Plame scandal, the judicial system and ethical judgment.
This experience provided a basis for a strong talk about the political position of the current Supreme Court.
Liptak opened by establishing a personal tone by revealing feelings of anxiety prior to taking the reporting position. In covering the Supreme Court, he outlined the challenge of having to write for two different groups – the legal specialists and educated readers who only follow it lightly.
A main topic of the lecture was the recent shuffling of the court and the paradox of having a conservative-leaning panel conjoined with liberal Congress and president. He also spoke on the subjects of race and sex in accordance with the past and present judiciary changes. Reporting on recently appointed Sonya Sotomayor, the correspondent said that her moderate stance would not affect the balance of the court. Liptak stated that a shift could also occur if Justice John Paul Stevens, 89, were to retire. This would allow President Obama to appoint a second judge, like his democratic predecessor President Bill Clinton.
The speaker offered some humor, exemplifying Justice Roberts’ use of Bob Dylan rock lyrics in court dissents, such as
Senator Jennifer Fields (E2) replaced Senator Earl Lee (B3) as the community outreach liaison of the Student Senate. Lee informed Student Body President Ben Olson (AS4) of his resignation two weeks ago, and Fields was sworn in during the third meeting of the academic year.
“I was definitely surprised by the resignation,” Olson said. “Earl seemed very excited when he got the position, and we’d c o m m u n i c a t e d about his plans for community outreach over the summer.”
Fields echoed Olson’s surprise when discussing her recent appointment.
“I never thought this would happen,” Fields said. “It was the last thing I expected.”
Fields finished in 12th place in the senator-at-large race last May, which fills 10 positions. Senator Seejo Valacheril (B2) finished 11th. However, he was later
appointed diversity interest senator-at-large. Fields ran for education senator and won the position.
Olson said Valacheril did not want to leave his current position, so the vacant position was offered to Fields, who accepted.
“Honestly, it will be hard to give up that position (as education senator),” Fields said.
“But this is a really great opportunity. Now, I get to serve the whole school, not just the School of Education.”
President Olson said he anticipates a smooth transition.
“I know that Earl has made plans to meet with Senator Fields, and
she has already met with Vice President (Ben) Cooper and myself to discuss it,” Olson said.
Olson said that changing positions within the Senate is rare. However, Robert Johnson (J4) did step down from his senate position last year for personal reasons.
Sarah Tucker (E4) will soon be appointed to replace Fields as education senator. She finished second to Fields in the election last May.
SEE LIPTAK, PAGE 2
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DES MOINES, IOWA • Thursday, September 17, 2009 • VOL. 128, NO. 3 • www.timesdelphic.com
NUMBER CRUNCHHOW DOES DRAKE SPEND THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES FEE?PAGE 8 NEWS PAGE 2 NEWS PAGE 4 FEATURES PAGE 6 & 7 SPORTS
BURGER AWARD FARMERS’ MARKET SOCCER
Both the Drake men’s and women’s soccer teams split games this week.
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER FOR DRAKE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1884
THE TIMES-DELPHICW
HAT
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The Downtown Farmers’ Market is held on Saturdays on Court Ave.
Law professor accepts award in front of the Supreme Court justices.
ADAM LIPTAK, the “New York Times” legal correspondent, delivered an hour-long presentation entitled, “The Roberts’ Court in the Obama Era,” Tuesday afternoon.
“Now, I get to serve the whole school, not just
the School of Education.”– JENNIFER FIELDS, community
outreach liaison for student senate
Sen. Fields appointed new community outreach liaison in light of resignation
STUDENT SENATEADAM LIPTAK
Liptak shares his inside view of the Supreme Court
SEN. JENNIFER FIELDS (left) replaced EARL LEE (right) as community outreach liaison.
IN THE BELL CENTER?
IS THERE
RINGWORM
illustration by SARAH ANDREWS, Photo Editor
Students report ringworm cases to Health Center after going to the Bell Center
SEE RINGWORM, PAGE 2
THE TIMES-DELPHIC NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 PAGE 2
PAGETWOQUOTE OF THE DAY
“Ever since I learned that chicks like guys that save the planet, I have fought on behalf of Mother Nature.”
– Joe Barlow (J4) SEE PAGE 3 ”
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6:40 p.m. Aug. 19 Security and hall staff responded to the second floor of Kirk Residence Hall regarding a broken window. There were four persons in the room, and all denied knowledge of the broken window. Beer and other alcohol was found in the room and all four underage for drinking students were advised on underage consumption and possession. The alcohol was disposed of.
10:32 p.m. Aug. 19 Security responded to Carpenter Residence Hall based on report of drug use on the fourth floor. Drugs and paraphernalia were found in the room occupied by two male students. Police were called, and the two were arrested.
1:42 a.m. Aug. 21 A security officer observed a female fall down the hill on the north side of the Drake parking lot located at 26th St. and University Ave. and then began urinating.
An officer arrived, and it was apparent that the Drake female student was intoxicated. She was very unstable and confused. She was not sure where she had been or where she was going. Police were called and gave her a ride to her nearby residence.
10:45 p.m. Aug. 21A kegger was taking place at a Drake Real Estate property located at 1166 27th St. The tapper was confiscated and minors were asked to leave. The real estate manager was notified.
1:30 p.m. Aug. 22 A female student reported she had received 17 harassing phone calls on Aug. 22 at Drake West Village. She believes the male who called may be associated with her boyfriend, who is currently entering an out-of-state drug treatment program. A report was filed with police.
5:18 p.m. Aug. 22A female student requested Fire/Rescue east of Hubbell Dining Hall as she was really dizzy. Fire/Rescue arrived, and the student was transported to a local hospital.
1:27 a.m. Aug. 28 A security officer observed three males involved in horseplay west of the Goodwin-Kirk Residence Hall Complex. All three were stopped, and two were cooperative. All were identified as Drake students. One was quite intoxicated and had a hard time understanding anything. He was seen back to his residence hall by the two other males. One of the other males was underage for drinking and admitted that he and his two friends were drinking at a bar located in the 2300 block of University Avenue. The matter has been coordinated with the dean of students and the Des Moines Police Department Neighborhood
Liaison Officer.
8:10 p.m. Aug. 2 A pizza delivery man advised that he had delivered a pizza to a male student in Crawford Residence Hall. There was some confusion about the student signing an incorrect receipt. The driver left and recognized the mistake. He called the student and asked that the student pay for the pizza in cash, and the student stated that he would. However, when the delivery person arrived, the student was gone. Police had arrived on scene but the delivery person did not want to file charges. A resident assistant and a security officer went back a short time later and convinced the student to pay for the pizza.
1:11 a.m. August 30 Security responded to Carpenter Residence Hall based on report from a resident assistant of a student who was very ill. The female was observed
with her head on a toilet seat, and she was covered in her own vomit. She refused medical attention. She stated she had been drinking at “Al’s house,” but didn’t know where it was. She stated she thought she only had one beer and a couple or so cups of jungle juice. She stated she was not throwing up because of the alcohol, but thought it was due to an illness. She was able to make it back to her room.
12:39 a.m. Sept. 5 Security responded to Carpenter Residence Hall based on report of a student who had taken his sleeping pills before drinking and was currently vomiting. Fire/Rescue was called. The underage-for-drinking male student did not appear to be intoxicated and medics advised that he needed rest.
SECURITY REPORTS
A security officer was walking through Cowles Library at closing time and noticed a male adult in one of the study carrels with his trousers down to his knees. The male got up and pulled up his trousers. He had to be told to zip up his fly and was then advised on trespassing on the Drake campus.
4:59 a.m. September 5
“When you ain’t got nothing, you got nothing to lose.” Additional examples put the justices in a more personal light rather than distant idols of the famed Grecian columned courthouse.
A large demographic attended the lecture for various reasons.
“As a freshman student, I wanted to check out interesting things,” Justin Bertani (AS1) said. “And since I’m involved in politics, it sounded like a good opportunity.”
There was also a large push from politics and history professors for their classes to attend.
“I have a cross-listed course with the law school, and the professor urged us to go,” Tara Prichard (AS4) said.
David Steward, a lawyer for the Iowa attorney general’s office, came for both personal and work-related reasons.
“This lecture sounded intriguing,” the Drake University Law School alum said. “In an Obama era, the Roberts court decisions that have come down are mainly conservative, which Obama could later try to overturn.”
The lecture was sponsored by the Drake University Constitutional Law Center and was the first of three in the “Distinguished Lecture Series.” This was the result of a permanent congressional grant to honor the 1987 bicentennial of the Constitution. Drake was one of the only four universities to receive the award. The next lecture entitled “Thurgood Marshall on the Bench: ‘Race Man’ and ‘Pragmatic Feminist,’” will be Oct. 8 and feature speaker Taunya Lovell Banks.
Check out Liptak’s New York Times bi-monthly column, the “Sidebar,” at: http://bit.ly/adamliptak.
FROM LIPTAK, PAGE 1
infected area two to three times per day. She said she was instructed to continue using the cream for a full week after the rash disappeared. The student confirmed that the rash has begun to disappear.
West said she has not yet gone back to the Bell Center, but plans to once her rash has healed.
“I will go back, but I will definitely be cleaning the equipment before and after I use it now,” West said.
* This name was changed out of respect for the student’s wishes.
Drake University professor Melissa Heames Weresh was recently announced the winner of the 2009 Warren E. Burger award.
The award recognizes those in the legal profession who convey the importance of civility, ethics and professionalism through a submitted essay. Weresh’s work, both in the legal profession and in the field of education, has earned her nationwide recognition.
The award ceremony for the Warren E. Burger Award will take place Oct. 17 at the United States Supreme Court. Professor Weresh will deliver remarks to Supreme Court justices, as well as other members of the national legal community at the ceremony.
Prior to teaching at Drake, Weresh worked for a law firm in northeast Ohio, where she specialized in environmental law. She has published several books and articles on the topic of ethics and professionalism within the legal community.
Weresh has taught at Drake for 12 years and is currently director of the legal writing program.
“I love working with students,” Weresh said. “So many individuals lament and criticize the differences between generations in the area of professionalism, but I view the differences as opportunities for both groups to learn and develop.”
Professor Weresh’s recent achievement further demonstrates her success both in and out of the classroom.
“The Warren E. Burger prize is a recognition of the quality and the innovative nature of Professor Weresh’s work,” Law School Dean Allan Vestal said. “Her work speaks to matters of ethics and professionalism. I would suggest that it is no accident that just a year ago the Law School won the prestigious Gambrell Professionalism Award from the American Bar Association Center for Professional Responsibility.”
Both professor Stephan Gillers of the New York University School of Law and professor Nancy J. Moore of the Boston University School of Law were judges on the panel for the Warren E. Burger Competition.
“The judges have high standards and many years of experience in the areas covered by the Burger Prize,” Gillers said. “The fact that Professor Weresh’s essay won means it enters the national discussion with an important credential that will commend it to others interested in the questions she addressed. The prize spotlights her work.”
Professor Weresh’s essay focused on the development of professionalism in the identity of the novice lawyer.
“I was impressed by three aspects of Professor Weresh’s essay,” Moore said. “The essay was well-written, contained a number of original ideas and focused on novice lawyers. She truly aimed to promote excellence and professionalism among lawyers.”
Weresh is still in disbelief of the recognition.“I am incredibly honored, incredibly humbled to be receiving
this award,” said Weresh. “I keep pinching myself to make sure I am not dreaming.”
FROM RINGWORM, PAGE 1
Journalist reports on the U.S. high court
Law professor recognized for writings on legal professionalism
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Criminal kissingBad breath, bites and bruises all contribute to a lack of makeout bliss on campus
This article is a special edition for the gentlemen of Drake University. The word around campus is that you are running
around violating women. And by this, I mean violating their lips. I have heard more kissing horror stories than ever before this year. Come on, it’s college, boys! It’s time to pucker up and learn what we want. So here is a quick lesson on what to do and what not to do. This may not apply to all of you, but, hey, it can’t hurt to get some Cosmo tips to help you improve.
OK, we do not like it when you eat our lips. Get some Paul Revere’s or McDonald’s before so you don’t devour our lips – it hurts! Not to mention, it leaves black and blue marks and sometimes makes us bleed. However, a small, gentle nibble can be very sexy, if done correctly. If you are unsure what the difference between a nibble and a bite is, or if you are extremely intoxicated, it is best to avoid anything with your teeth.
Next, it is extremely important to make sure you have good breath. Well, that really goes for everyone. Have some gum or a mint handy. Now, they even have those portable and disposable brushes. Pick some up before you head out on Saturday. Especially if you are a smoker, a mint is a must, not a suggestion.
Also, soft lips go right along with that. ChapStick is another must-have! Nothing
is better than soft lips and nothing is worse than chapped ones – you can injure us in that way, too. Lip burn…ouch!
Here is another tip: We don’t like it when you lick our faces off. Seriously, that is the worst thing ever when you have to wipe your mouth off after you’re done kissing. I think 99 percent of girls would agree with me on that. Tongue is fine; it can even be great. Just make sure you know what to do with it. Careful with teeth, too. Bumping those can really hurt. And please keep your spit to yourself.
Nothing is better than a romantic, sweet kiss – eyes closed and all. Leave us wanting more! We will definitely remember it, and
that is exactly how you get to see us again or why we agree to a date. You don’t have to be super aggressive, unless it’s in the heat of the moment. Catching us off guard can be a fun surprise, but don’t just come out of nowhere.
If you are not sure whether or not you are a good kisser, find someone
to practice with. It’s just like in sports and life – practice makes perfect. Just make sure you find a good teacher, though; someone who can give you constructive kiss-icism.
I do know that kissing can be very
romantic and not something to be taken lightly to many people. I am not in any way advocating that the whole campus should
go around kissing each other from Peggy’s to Olmsted. Just do what makes you happy. Also, watch the extreme PDA. It’s not cute and you are making the rest of us just feel bad.
So, guys, just remember what Hitch said:
“Eight out of 10 women believe the first kiss will tell them everything they need to know.”
But no pressure or anything! To reiterate, I am sure many of you are
fantastic kissers and this does not even apply to you. I just had to write this for all my girlfriends who, unfortunately, experienced some less-than-extraordinary kisses already this year.
So, ladies: please pass this along to your boyfriends, brothers and lovers. Not only will you do yourself a favor, but you will also help them out, hopefully. And gentlemen, get out there and have some fun, but don’t forget ChapStick and a mint, because now you have no excuse!
If you are unsure what the difference between a nibble and a bite is, or if you are extremely intoxicated, it is best to avoid anything with your teeth.
JEN CALDER
COLUMNIST
Calder is a sophomore public relations major and can be contacted at [email protected].
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Times-Delphic should be aware that the article by Kristin Kowalski, “The chronicle of a feature film extra,” published in
the Sept. 14 issue, was written and submitted in clear violation of a non-disclosure agree-ment that all extras were required to sign. In addition to that factor, I found the article showed a clear lack of knowledge about what goes on in a situation like this. The information given to students clearly stated that it would take several hours minimum, and it was never stated that food would be provided; the assumption that no one would know what qualified as a jewel-tone color was frankly depressing. If we want Drake to be kept in high regard by outside institutions, we should certainly not be presenting such a bad view of ourselves to the public.
– Alissa Groff (AS2)
I was recently asked to write a reoccurring column for The Times-Delphic. At first, I was excited by the idea. I could
express anger about politics, give useful gambling tips or offer explicit sexual advice. I appreciate the opportunity, but, sorry, the answer is a no. To soften the blow, I have compiled a short list of reasons why I will not be writing this column.
Reason one: Print journalism is dead.* I apologize to any newspaper or magazine majors, but you chose the wrong major. Majoring in newspapers is like majoring in floppy disks, disco music or history. It’s over. Hey, I got an idea! How about we make people pay for newspapers, but have the articles online for free? Sounds like a goldmine.
Reason two: I already have an outlet to express myself. Every two weeks there is a brand new episode of the Emmy-nominated “Words with Joe Barlow.” On Saturdays at 6 p.m., on The College Channel 16, I get a full half hour to do whatever I want. I can complain about Spike’s nutrition information or why the drinking age should be lowered to 14. I am the executive producer, host and writer. No managing editors or censorship there, baby. Then the episodes go onto www.vimeo.com/channels/words to be shared and enjoyed by all. People in China and Tucson have accessed the show (before the Chinese government blocked the show for “indecency”).
Reason three: I don’t feel like it.
Reason four: I don’t like AP style. The Associated Press needs to stop forcing its Naziesque grammar agenda down our throats. I want to decide when to use the abbreviation IRIS when talking about the Ivanhoe Reading Intervention Scheme, or if I should spell out Doctor Rubenstein instead of Dr. Rubenstein. Quite frankly, I would prefer to write in romance novel style. For example: His strong, tanned arms gripped the pen, with its ink juices flowing like a cat in a sewer drain. He knew all eyes were on him as he gracefully brought it down, making love to the paper gently, yet also forcefully. Pen and paper became one in an orgy of wetness and blue-colored ink. He moaned contentedly as he finished, satisfied and hopeful of his next encounter. And so the stimulus plan was born.
Reason five: Newspapers are destroying the rainforest. Ever since I learned that chicks like guys who save the planet, I have fought on behalf of Mother Nature. Sure, it would be easy to let newspapers become bigger and bigger, destroying ecosystems and
killing jungle frogs, but I am single. I need women to think that I am passionate about stuff. ’Nuff said.
Reason six: I’m not a sellout. You may not know this, but The Times-Delphic pays $15 for each article that you write. We all know the old French Proverb that says, “The greatest evidence of demoralization is the respect paid to wealth.” The Times-Delphic is trying to turn its staff into demoralized sellouts. I refuse to become a sellout. Writing for money is like prostitution, in my view. I would much rather have my writings be considered gifts to humanity or works of art instead of being a Times-Delphic prostitute.**
Reason seven: Font issues. Sure, “writing style” and “content” are good ways to express your written voice, but I need a font to enhance that voice. My signature font is Burning Wrath Bold. It provides the manliness and sensitive subtleties that are apparent in my writing.
Reason eight: Journalistic integrity. I don’t know what that is.
Well, I think that sums up why I will not be writing a column. I look forward to writing my next column.
* I think I read this in “The New York Times.”
** This does not apply if someone offers me a book deal.
CORRECTIONS
Last issue, we said the men’s tennis article “New coach, high hopes” was written by Tim Weideman (J1). It was actually written by Sonya Brauchle (AS3).
Why I refuse to write this column
Barlow is a senior broadcast news major and can be contacted at [email protected].
AP style, integrity and the death of print journalism turn one columnist away from opinion writing to romance novels
JOSEPH BARLOW
COLUMNIST
A negligent extra
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FEATURES DON’T. MISS. THIS.The Drake Neighborhood Farmers’ Market is on campus today from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the
Olmsted Center parking lot.
For a number of local farmers and merchants, Saturday mornings begin early on Court Avenue in Des Moines. Truck beds filled to the brim with fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers and baked goods back up to tents decorated with homemade signs for businesses, both big and small. The merchants at the Downtown Farmers’ Market greet one another with warm hellos as they prepare for a 7 a.m. start to the day’s business.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market has been operating on Court Avenue for over 30 years and features nearly 200 vendors from 47 Iowa counties. Vendors feature a number of fresh goods for purchase, including Iowa-grown meat, poultry, fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables, as well as homemade goods such as jams, freshly baked bread and rolls, crepes, breakfast sandwiches and egg rolls.
Hundreds of Iowans visit the market every Saturday to support the merchants, enjoy live music and eat homemade goods.
The market is open rain or shine7 a.m. until noon from May 2 through October 3. The market encompasses four city blocks, running down Court Avenue from 1st Street to 5th Avenue.
“I’ve been coming to the market for 28 years now,” said Chaouki Younes, of Story City, Iowa. “I like it very much because I see the same customers coming every Saturday for years to buy my produce.”
Storybrook Orchards features 65 varieties of apples as well as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and peaches at the farmers’ market stand.
Other merchants are new to the market and enjoy the chance to interact with customers while promoting their business across town. Ben and Elena Spellman own a fair trade gift shop at 45th and Forest in Beaverdale and bring goods to the market every Saturday. Their goods range from handmade chemical-free children’s toys to artwork and environmentally friendly clothing.
“I’ve been coming to the market as long as I can remember and it’s been great to see it grow, get more
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EARTH WEEK – Farmers’ Market Day
WHERE: Walkway near Olmsted Center Parking lot
WHAT: A Drake Neighborhood Farmer’s Market will be on campus.
Some blogs are the best
I was once a skeptic of blogs. I figured that they were just places for people to talk about their feelings and problems, but I have found that is not the case. While procrastinating writing this article, I found a few good ones.
Boingboing.netThis is a very diverse site that has
something for everyone. On one visit, I found photos of fingernails painted with characters from “Super Mario Brothers” and a video of a dog’s reaction to a sonic boom. I also liked how the stories are short enough to keep the attention of most overworked students.
Huffingtonpost.comThis site is for those more interested in
the news. The Huffington Post, dubbed
“The Internet Newspaper: News Blogs Video Community,” is just like it says, an Internet newspaper. They contain all the features of a regular newspaper: politics, business, entertainment, living, etc. The site offers several videos and articles to keep up to date with current events.
Mattresspolice.comI recommend this site for those of the
sarcastic people who want to see a witty and satirical view of everyday moments. This blog is just a rant about life, but it’s quite amusing. One of my personal favorites is “Can You Dig It,” a collection of questions someone always wanted to ask his boss but doesn’t because he fears the consequences. Rob Kroese, the author of the blog, has been kind enough to answer these questions for you as well.
Stay tuned for more “Best of the Blogs” as I continue to search the endless Web.
A few, fun places to pause and look at while surfing the World Wide Web
Downtown Farmers’ Market offers a nice, dynamic environment and diverse goodsVendors provide entertainment and local produce at Court Avenue location
photo by SARAH ANDREWS photo editorMUSICIANS entertain the perusers of the Downtown Farmers’ Market on Court Avenue on August 29. Over 200 vendors from 47 Iowa counties gather every Saturday morning in Des Moines to sell wares ranging from fresh fruit to eggrolls. The market runs from May until October.
people every week,” Spellman said. Court Avenue is just a 10-minute drive from Drake’s
campus. Cassie Toepfer (B2) and Myndi West (B2) have been visiting the Farmers’ Market on Court Avenue since last year.
“We like to go to the market and buy fresh produce and usually something to snack on while we walk around,” Toepfer said. “The atmosphere and the people there are great.”
The Downtown Farmers’ Market is currently competing in the “Love Your Farmers’ Market” competition to win $5,000 for the market. To show your support for this local treasure, visit www.desmoinesfarmersmarket.com.
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remember and it’s been great to see it grow, get more
people every week.
- BEN SPELLMAN, Court Avenue Farmer’s Market vendor
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Simple, quality food that keeps a budgetDelicious dorm room delicacies are cheap, quick and easy to prepare
For many college students, a nutritious meal consists of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a Mountain Dew.
Personally, I can only handle so much peanut butter in a lifetime. After about a week of college, I was ready for something different.
There are many food options on campus, but what does someone do on the days they have no meals left on a meal plan? Lucky for you, preparing a quick and cheap meal is as easy as following a quick recipe.
Cook pasta as directed on package.Meanwhile, place broccoli in medium microwavable
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Fury and fun with football fansA first-hand account of the Cy-Hawks game
When it comes to rivalries in Iowa, the Iowa State/University of Iowa showdown is one of the biggest. When it comes time to pit the Cyclones against the Hawkeyes, the host towns are blanketed in black, gold and red. Each team boasts a veritable army of fanatical fans and tailgates can be mistaken for battlegrounds as rival camps prepare for war. Fight songs, chants, cheers and insults are the weapons of choice. The Sept. 12 game was no different.
That weekend, there were three major groups of people I saw at the game.
First, there were the diehard fans. These individuals were painted and fully attired in their respective colors before kickoff. Although they sang their school songs well, they traveled in packs and seemed borderline hostile.
Even as a neutral party, I found myself nearly attacked when the question came up of which side I stood on. Lining the major street leading to Jack Trice Stadium, some of them threw cans, jeered and generally conveyed a feeling of menace. Not all of the diehards were as openly aggressive; there were a good number who respected the other team. For the most part, however, I found myself quite uncomfortable when around those individuals.
Next, there are the passive fans. These people dutifully dressed in their colors and cheered for their team, but it
was clear the sun did not rise and set with how well the football team was doing. These fans would exchange jeers with the other teams, but it was clearly in good fun. There’s no harm in healthy competition and they understood that. You definitely did not want to rub Iowa’s win in their face, but they wouldn’t hate you just because of your loyalty.
Lastly, there are the unwilling participants. These people couldn’t wait for the weekend to be over and all the Hawkeye fanatics to pack their bags and all the Cyclones to stop keeping them up so late at night. I encountered a few of these individuals immediately upon arrival. Walking up to my friend’s apartment where I was staying, I saw a very
glum man standing outside the front doors. He shook his head in disgust as roving bands of fans wandered the streets.
“I can’t wait for this to be over,” he muttered to me.
I asked him why he was so unenthusiastic, and he replied that he didn’t care that much for football and was annoyed with how hectic it made everything.
I talked to a few of the fans from either side and almost all of them conveyed the message of enjoying the showdown.
Ryan Walkup, a sophomore at Iowa State University, liked the whole ordeal of the Cy-Hawk weekend, despite the obvious disappointment of a loss.
“I guess for students the Cy-Hawk game is about bragging rights, since a lot of students of both schools are friends with each other,” Walkup said.
For Michael Turczynski, it runs a little more personal. The University of Iowa sophomore said the rivalry has run very deep and causes high tensions.
“You can’t explain the feelings. I’m a Hawkeye and
CASEY CUNNIGHAM (B2), DAN SIROKY (AS2), MICHAEL TURCZYNSKI AND RYAN WALKUP joke after the Cy-Hawks game on Saturday. Turczynski is a sophomore at University of Iowa, while Walkup attends Iowa State.
photo courtesy of JAMES VAN ECHAUTE CYCLONE AND HAWKEYE FANS milled around outside the stadium prior to the game. Some fans were diehard, utilizing body paint and other means to express themselves, while others were less enthusiastic.
we don’t like them; they are Cyclones and they don’t like us,” Turczynski said. “It has nothing to do with the school itself.”
All in all, it was a very enjoyable weekend, aside from the few jerks trying to ruin everyone’s fun. I was impressed with the ability of most of the ISU fans to take a big loss and move on with their lives.
Virtual enemies at 11 a.m., most of them put down the angst after the game and stood side by side with rivals in fellowship. It was an action-packed trip, to say the least.
photo courtesy of JAMES VAN ECHAUTE
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You can’t explain the feelings. I’m a Hawkeye and we don’t like them; they are Cyclones and they don’t like us. It has nothing to do with
the school itself.
- MICHAEL TURCZYNSKI, Hawkeye fan
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While there are many things to appreciate about Iowa – its central location, its early presidential caucuses and being on the forefront of ethanol fuels – being from Iowa puts the men’s golf team at a disadvantage compared to its opponents from warmer climates.
Instead of being able to play outdoors year-round, the Bulldogs play outside during the spring, summer and fall before having to practice in a dome. Needless to say, this is not the greatest scenario.
However, the men’s golf team has high hopes for this fall season – the shorter of its two seasons.
The team started its season successfully capturing the team title over Big 12 opponent Nebraska at the Fairway Club Invitational Championship Tuesday at the Arbor Links Golf Club in Nebraska City, Neb. Cody Schweinefus (B3) led Drake to the championship, capturing the individual title on the way.
“I am excited for this fall, it really gets you warmed up, gets the team spirit up and gives us an inside look at who is playing well,” Luke Joy (B4) said.
Teammate Connor Elekes (B4) said he sees the fall season as a time to gain experience for the spring season, since much of the fall form can be lost over the winter months.
“More than anything, tournaments get you ready,” Elekes said. “It’s tough because of the long winters here. All the ground you pick up in the fall you lose in the winter. By April, you’re good, but fall doesn’t help you too much to prepare for the spring.”
Joy agreed with his teammate’s evaluation that the winter can hurt players in the technical aspects of the game.
“Once we get back onto grass in the spring is when we get our competitive edge back,” Joy said. “The biggest disadvantage lies in the practicing of the short game, which is where you get all your points. You lose it, so when spring hits, you have to get outside and play golf.”
In the Missouri Valley Conference, the Bulldogs will have a tough battle this year
against conference powerhouse Wichita State, the winners of the MVC Tournament eight out of 11 years, remaining as strong as ever.
“We’d like to give Wichita State a run for their money,” Joy said. “Our biggest weakness is our short game. We need to get better from 100 yards in, because we hit the ball off the tee box as well as any team in the country.”
Other teammates expressed similar goals and see postseason performance as the marker of a successful season.
“Our main team goal is to win conference and make a run at qualifying for the NCAA tournament by being top five in our region,” Schweinefus said. “This fall will give us a lot of good tournament experience, and, if we win, we’ll know what it feels like, which will boost our confidence levels.”
With five out of the team’s top six golfers back this year and six upperclassmen on the squad, experience is one thing that Drake does not lack.
“Our biggest strength is being able to maintain our composure,” Schweinefus
said. “We don’t really let things bother us, and we work well together as a team.”
The returning seniors are Joy, Elekes, Nick Shimon (B4) and TJ DesCamps (B4). Brad Reierson (B3) and Ben Freeman (B3) are looking to make a major impact this season as well. Jared Gustafson (B1) and Ben Lyons (B1) are the only underclassmen on the team, but Head Coach Scott Bohlender said he has high hopes for them as well as the rest of the squad.
Not only does winter present a disadvantage for all the teams with harsh weather, but Joy also has the disadvantage of adjusting to American courses. The courses in Joy’s native England tend to be significantly shorter and narrower than the courses he faces in the U.S. This forces Joy to make slight adjustments before hitting the hills of Iowa.
“I just need to get back into some competitions, get our team spirit up and have a successful off-season,” Joy said. “I’d love to stay in the top 50 all year and win a couple events as a team.”
The Bulldogs hit the links on Sept. 27 at the John Dallio Memorial
Calling the 2008 Drake women’s soccer season a roller coaster ride would be an understatement.
The Bulldogs came out of gate slowly. After nine games, the team’s record stood at 1-7-1 and Drake’s season looked lost. Then something clicked.
The Bulldogs – led by first-year Head Coach Lindsey Horner – rattled off six-straight wins, including a 9-0 thrashing of North Dakota. Drake rode the momentum into the MVC tournament, but the run ended with a heartbreaking first round, double-overtime loss to Illinois State – the team’s second of the season. The Bulldogs finished the season with a record of 8-10-1.
With nine starters returning from last year, Horner said she expects big things from her team this season.
“We have a number of team goals,” Horner said. “But our main goal is to win the Missouri Valley Conference. My expectation of the team is to continue to raise the bar for ourselves.”
Senior midfielder Elizabeth Woerle (AS, B4) said that results are not the main concern this early in the season.
“So far this season, I think our team has played pretty well,” Woerle said. “We are looking better at this point than we did last season. Despite not getting a couple results that we wanted, we have learned from our mistakes and moved forward.”
Horner said she sees the season a little differently, as the team has lacked consistency – similar to last year’s team.
“We have looked really good in moments, but we haven’t put together a full 90 minutes of impressive soccer,” Horner said. “We are still working on
keeping our composure when teams play more direct and get numbers into our defensive third.”
Drake’s roster looks very similar to last year’s team. The defensive unit is led by Karissa Brown (B4) and Samantha Knosby (AS2), who started nearly every game last season. Also adding depth on the defensive side are Rachel Gielau (AS4), Katie Anderson (J3) and Bailey Dorrington (B3).
In the net, the Bulldogs rely on Kourtney Arnold (B2). So far this season, Arnold has allowed an average of 1.5 goals per game and has already earned the title of MVC defensive player of the week.
Perhaps Drake’s biggest strength is its senior-laden midfield, led by Woerle. Last season, Woerle led the Bulldogs with nine goals and 65 shots. Joining her in the in the core of the midfield are Blair Nelson (J4) and Shannon Schuehle (AS4).
“Our team is a well-rounded team this year in both the attack and as a defending unit,” Woerle said. “Our strengths are our experience and leadership from our upperclassmen, which will be vital in winning games and getting the job done.”
The experienced midfield is working with an extremely talented group of forwards. Crystal Townley (AS4) and Melissa Lewis (B4) – who both earned all-conference honors last year – headline a potent offense for the Bulldogs.
“We have a core of very good players,” Horner said. “A lot of them have the talent and the experience, but not one player that is going to take over each game. We have to trust that as a unit we can share the ball, combine to get into the attack, and break teams down using the variety of skills that we do have.”
The Drake women’s soccer team split its pair of games this weekend in its South Dakota road trip. The Bulldogs fell to South Dakota State 2-1 Friday night and then trounced South Dakota 3-0 Sunday afternoon.
Sunday’s win brought the Bulldogs’ record to 2-3-2 on the season and halted their five-game winless streak. In fact, it was Drake’s first win since they opened the season with a 2-1 overtime victory over North Dakota State on Aug. 21.
“This weekend, we faced completely opposite opponents,” Head Coach Lindsey Horner said. “Learning to adapt to each game now in the non-conference season will help us as we prepare to enter our conference season.”
Against South Dakota State, the Bulldogs got on the board first on Friday when forward Ali Walsh (B2) took advantage of a Crystal Townley (AS4) cross and buried it in the back of the net in the 16th minute. The goal was Walsh’s first of the season and Townley was credited with the assist. Walsh led Drake’s attack with two shots on goal.
The Bulldogs were only able to hold on to their lead for just over seven minutes. SDSU’s Kaitlin Justice knocked a header past Drake’s Kourtney Arnold (B2) for the equalizer in the 23rd minute to tie the score at one. Arnold played the entire game, allowing two goals and recording five saves.
The score remained even until late in the second half when SDSU parlayed a nice display of passing into the game-winning goal. SDSU’s Danni Healy found Kayla Braffet, who then hit Christa Nyblom, who went on to score.
“Friday was a tough loss,” midfielder
Elizabeth Woerle (AS,B4) said. “We should have taken it to SDSU and we let the game get away from us. SDSU exposed some of our weaknesses and we need to use this to prepare for conference play coming up.”
Drake broke out of its shell Sunday, putting three goals on the scoreboard against South Dakota. Woerle was the star on offense, scoring two of those goals and leading the team with seven shots.
Woerle’s first goal came in the 15th minute on an assist from Karissa Brown (B4). Her second goal came in the second half on a passing sequence between Walsh and Laura Moklested (AS1) to set up the score. Moklested had a goal of her own in the 31st minute to give the Bulldogs a 2-0 lead.
Despite Woerle’s impressive individual performance, she credits the team’s offensive success to the game plan.
“The key to our offense was just following the game plan that the coaches gave us,” Woerle said. “We knew that South Dakota would pull the offsides trap on us and we had to be aware of that, but at the same time we knew the big ball over the top would be a good opportunity for us to get chances on goal.”
Horner said that timing was key to Drake’s offensive production.
“We were more athletic and talented than USD,” Horner said. “They play a style of defense we don’t often see. In order to break it down, everyone has to be on the same page and our timing is important. Once we figured it out, we had very good looks at the goal.”
Arnold also had a stellar performance, allowing no goals on 10 shots with five saves.
Drake will be back in action Thursday as the Bulldogs continue their road trip against Western Illinois.
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Bulldogs aim to build on late season surge
photo by SARAH ANDREWS | Photo Editor
MIDFIELDER LAUREN BERNER (AS2), crosses the ball in front of a DePaul defender. The Bulldogs are aiming high in the team’s second season under Head Coach Lindsey Horner.
MIDFIELDER CRYSTAL TOWNLEY (AS4), battles for possession against a DePaul defender in the Bulldogs’ 0-0 double-overtime draw.
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The Drake women’s tennis team is bursting with youth and energy as they look to get the season started off on the right foot. They are returning five players who helped notch an impressive third-place finish in the Missouri Valley Conference. The coaches and the team said they are both optimistic about the future of this season and of the program.
In the previous year, the Bulldogs earned a respectable 11-12 overall record and went 5-3 in the MVC. But after bowing out to Illinois State again in the MVC tournament, Head Coach Urska Juric said she believes that her team can definitely improve. She said she knows the potential is there, and that only hard work will launch them to the top. Her main goal this year is for the squad to improve as a team as well as to peak at the right time.
“As long as we do our best every match, I’m fine with that,” Juric said. “The end result doesn’t matter because, in the long run, we’ll get better.”
With the addition of Jill Wolleson (AS1), Alex Patterson (PP1) and Manca Krizman (AS2), the team is extremely young. Juric said that tennis experience isn’t a problem for these three, but adjusting to the college game will be the biggest hurdle of the season.
“It will take about a year to fully adjust to the speed and advanced state of the game, and we can make it up with talent and hard work,” Juric said.
Team captain Gabriela Demos (B2) will ease the transition for the freshmen this year. Last season, Demos who went 13-8 in her combined record in singles and doubles is being counted on as the leader of this team. Juric said that her transition to college tennis was very quick as a freshman and yielded great results. The freshmen may look to Demos for advice on how she was able to adjust. Demos said that a combination of talent and time management allowed her to excel. But the change was the biggest part of it all.
“The practices two hours a day, lifting three days a week and matches are a whole different ball game,” Demos said.
Adjusting poses a challenge to this team. Demos’ goals are to finish in the top two slots in the conference, to improve the team’s record and to advance further in the conference tournament. These goals will not be easily attained in a strong MVC.
Juric’s goals for the team are not limited to the tennis courts. She said she also wants her players to succeed as well-rounded students.
“On a daily basis, I want them to do their best,” Juric said. “Whether it be in practice, in the classroom or in life, I want them to be role models.”
AMANDA ARAGON (B2), plays a volley shot at the net in this file photo. The women’s tennis team is looking to build a foundation for a strong future as the team is composed of one junior, four sophomores and three freshmen.
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After a bittersweet and soggy weekend, the Drake men’s soccer team returned from its first set of back-to-back away games with one win and one loss, making its record 4 -2 for the season.
At the Soccer for a Cure Classic, hosted by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the Bulldogs won their first game on Friday against the host team 2-1, but lost its Sunday game against Memphis 4-3.
Rain hit Birmingham for three days straight before the Bulldogs began the
game Friday, leaving the grass fields in poor condition for a weekend of play. The team and coaches both planned for the challenge that lay ahead.
“We all knew it was going to be a sloppy game,” midfielder Thomas Ostrander (B2) said. “So we just tried to go in and play quick and simple and the team that wanted it the most would win the game.”
UAB opened up the scoring off of a corner kick late in the first half.
It took less than a minute for the Bulldogs to retaliate with midfielder Luke Gorczyca’s (B4) bicycle kick goal off of an assist from midfielder Matt Kuhn (B3).
Drake scored once more for the win with less than two minutes left in the game when Kuhn finished a deflection for his second goal of the year.
“To win with only two minutes left after being tied most of the game is something to be proud of,” Drake Head Coach Sean Holmes said. “They were a very athletic team and it was a terrific battle.”
The team faced similar field conditions Sunday against Memphis.
“Anytime we’re on the road, it’s hard,” Holmes said. “We played on a field
Sunday that was completely battered.”The Bulldogs took the lead early with a
goal from midfielder Michael Noonan (B3) in the first half.
Memphis evened the score in the first half and scored three additional unanswered points for a lead of 4-1.
Defender Calvin Clark (B4) reduced Memphis’s lead with a finish off of a corner from Noonan with less than 25 minutes left in the game.
Drake rallied for one more goal before the 10-minute mark when Ostrander scored his first goal of the season, bringing the Bulldogs within one of a tie.
But the three-goal comeback was not enough to earn the team the win.
“We let a big opportunity slip away,” Ostrander said. “It was a really quiet ride home.”
The team has two more games this weekend, both in Kansas City, Mo.
The Bulldogs are slotted to play Oral Roberts on Friday at 5 p.m. and play the University of Missouri-Kansas City at 1:30 p.m. Sunday with both games as a part of the UMKC Invitational.
Seven players on the roster are from the Kansas City area, five of whom are seniors on the team. So Holmes said he expects family and friends to attend both games.
“It will be sort of like a senior homecoming for the guys,” Holmes said. “There will be no lack of motivation on their part because, in some ways, this is one of the biggest games of the year.”
The Bulldogs don’t have another home game scheduled until over three weeks from now.
DEFENDER BRIAN WURST (B4), takes a free kick in Drake’s 2-0 over DePaul on Sept. 1. Drake wore green jerseys for the game to promote environmental consciousness.
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