W h i t t i e r C o l l e g eQUAKER CAMPUS

Volume XCVI - Issue 1 September 10, 2009

EvEnts IndEx

News — 1, 4-6 Campus Life — 7-10

Opinions — 2-3 A & E — 11-13

Sports — 14-16

Paid positions open for Web Master, Writers & Photographers. Contact us at qc@whittier.edu or visit us every Thursday at 6 p.m. in Campus Center Rm. 138. (562) 907-4254.

www.quakercampus.org

ComE JoIn Us9/10 Student Activities Fair All-campus barbeque dinner9/11 Welcome Back Dance

WOMEN’S SOCCER:First win in three seasons for the lady Poets — 16

CAAS RELOCATES:Center for Advising & Academic success moves next to IT — 5

CHEAP EATS:A guide to affordable food in Whittier — 11

Residential Life may consider policy changes

Josh WoodEDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Residential Life may enact policy changes in the future that would allow more students to move off-campus in light of the difficulties in placing students on-campus this year.

“We need to revisit our policies,” Director of Residential Life Delaphine Hudson said. “We don’t know what our numbers look like every year, but we need to reexamine who lives off-campus, be it juniors and seniors or just seniors.”

Alternatives to living off-campus include the College purchasing neighboring homes for students or renovating spaces such as Guilford House, the old mail room, for student living. Currently, the Residence Living License agreement states that all non-seniors must live in Whittier College housing unless their permanent residence is within 25 miles, they are 22 years of age or they are married.

In response to the many transfers and returning students, Residential Life has created dorm rooms out of spaces built for studying and other activi-ties: the first floor and second floor classrooms in Stauffer Hall have been converted into quads, the Phonathon room in Ball Hall’s basement houses six students and the girl’s lounge on Ball’s third floor is home to four first-year males.

Other dorms have increased the number of students per room: Wardman Hall and Harris Hall, both traditionally housing doubles, have four triples each and Johnson Hall’s first floor will remain entirely triples. Study rooms in Turner Hall have also been converted into doubles. No students have been asked to live in the nearby Radisson Hotel, an option which remains a last and undesirable resort.

Whittier’s dorms have an approximate capacity of 810 students, according to the official Whittier web site. According to Residential Life, 867 stu-dents have been placed on campus. “Students are not so happy and I don’t blame them – the only

See HOUSING, page 5

Years ago, Whittier College was home to a society of friends who called themselves the Gastronomic Latency Uncovered Through Tre-mendous Overeating in Nocturnal Sanctuaries (The GLUTTONS). The group consisted of several Whittier professors and met once a month to indulge in food from around the world at various res-taurants.

“I don’t know if I should tell you this,” prefaced Professor Emerita of English Ann Kiley as she recounted the times the group’s “founding patriarch,” Professor Hilmi Ibrahim, covertly “borrowed” the college’s van for the group’s monthly meet-ings. This story was met with laugh-ter during a ceremony that reflected the humor and good spirit Ibrahim had shared in life.

On August 22, family, friends, col-leagues and students gathered at the Ruth B. Shannon Center to remem-ber former Whittier College Profes-sor Hilmi Ibrahim, who passed away July 12 from heart failure.

For over four decades Ibrahim served as a professor, advisor and friend to the Whittier Community. While opening the ceremony, Presi-dent Sharon Herzberger referred to Ibrahim as a “life that changed lives,” and “a pillar of this community.”

Ibrahim was born and raised in Egypt where he first attended uni-versity. After earning his bachelor’s degree, he began teaching physical education at both secondary schools and the American University in Cairo.

Thomas ElliottPHOTOGRAPHER

Hilmi Ibrahim: Pillar of Whittier communi ty remembered

See IBRAHIM, page 4

Orientation for transfers and first-year students began Sunday, September 6. For more details, see pages 8 & 9.

Crowded rooms and cramped conditions lead to possibility of more off-campus students

FIRST YEAR FUN:StoJo party draws a large crowd — 10

TAYLOR CHIN/Quaker Campus

NESLIE TUMULAC/Quaker Campus

Each school year brings its own set of unique challenges and surprises. Although we may have a certain set of expectations, the truth is, anything can happen. Yes, you know your class schedule, your weekly appointments, your club meetings, and the hours the C.I. and Spot are open. But respect your plan as a framework – life happens as it will. If you live by the rules every day, if your timing is inflexible, or if you don’t keep your eyes open, you may miss out. Take care of your responsibilities, but plan time to relax. If you are nervous, so is everyone else. Just keep it under control, because when your nerves get the best of you, you lose focus.

The most important part of college may be to get a great education, but really, it is about having fun. Looking back on the years you have spent at Whittier will only arouse fond memories if you’ve made the best of your time here. So study, become well-rounded, learn, but make friends for life. Remember – you are growing as an individual both intellectually and mentally. Do not be afraid to discover who you are.

Welcome back Poets and give it up for the Class of 2013. You are the Poets of the future.

W h i t t i e r C o l l e g eQUAKER CAMPUS

+Jeers

2 OPINIONS September 10, 2009

CheersJeers to the bad summer movie selec-

tion.

Jeers to paying rent and then finding out you cannot live at your house anymore.

Jeers to the summer coming to an end.

Jeers to falling off curbs and twisting your ankle.

Jeers to humidity, and the heat in Vegas this summer.

Jeers to fixing Hoover but not fixing the elevator.

Jeers to not having enough money to buy books from the bookstore.

Jeers to not being able to lie out by the beach everyday.

Jeers to missing friends who are study-ing abroad this semester.

Cheers to QCTV having its debut. Check it out in The Campus Center!

Cheers to our new Editor-in-Chief, senior Josh Wood.

Cheers to the Hoover renovation and its better handicap accessibility!

Cheers to Charles Shaw and its long awaited return to campus.

Cheers to all the people who signed up to be notified about Quaker Campus up-dates!

Cheers to living off-campus. It is so much better!

Cheers to everyone who quits smoking cigarettes. We applaud you.

Cheers to True Blood. HBO is the bomb.

Cheers to cheap food. Read A&E pg. 11 for suggestions!

Dear Students:

H a p p y N e w ( A c a d e m i c ) Year!

Just as you were beginning to anticipate returning for the new school year, I read some inter-esting information about our graduates, and I want to share it with you. Annually, we survey our new alumni to see where they are headed in the early part of their careers, and we just received re-sults from graduates in the Class of 2008. Almost 40 percent are currently in graduate or profes-sional school or will start this fall; 78 percent reported being employed in a wide range of fields (with education, financial services, art/design, media and entertainment being among the most prominent) and working for such organizations as Amnesty International, Chase Bank, and the United States Congress.

While this news may reassure you (and your parents!), no one should be disillusioned about the challenges to be faced by those of you in the Class of 2010, and perhaps those in the years beyond. For this reason, I urge you to use your time on campus to prepare well for the transition to life after college. We know that at Whittier College you are getting the best possible educa-tion in the classroom. You write more than most of your peers at other places, learn more from and with people from backgrounds different than your own, and gain a breadth and depth of knowledge that trains you to think from multiple perspectives and to “connect the dots” and

prepares you to rise to leadership positions in any profession you choose. Whittier’s faculty, as our experienced students know well, are among the most dedicated in the land and are determined to help students succeed.

However, now more than ever students need to take strong ini-tiative and seize upon the oppor-tunities we make available. Take advantage of internships offered in the summer and academic year; apply for the numerous awards, fellowships, and scholarships posted; and get all of the coach-ing and career advice you can. When we built the new Campus Center, we situated the Weingart Center, which houses the intern-ship and career services offices, right outside the entry to the cafeteria for a reason: to remind you every single day to drop in, work on your résumés, contact alumni for job shadowing, sign up for a practice interview, and get an early start on applying for jobs or graduate and professional school. This is good advice in any economy; this year it is especially important to heed it.

Rick Gilchrist ’68, Chairman of Whittier’s Board of Trustees and President of the Irvine Company Investment Properties Group, told our 2009 graduates on Com-mencement day, that our alumni body is composed of people do-ing exciting work. Among many other accomplished and inspiring alumni, our Poet family includes a four-time Emmy-winning direc-tor, the former CFO for Apple, a California State Senator, the pop music critic of the Washington Post, a Mars Phoenix Landing mission member, a Newbury Award winning children’s author,

superior court judges, several school superintendants and a number of “teachers of the year,” as well as coaches for the National Football League, Ma-jor League Baseball, and Major League Lacrosse.

As the list above reveals, a Whittier education opens a path to success in virtually any career. But please do not look to the successes of our alumni body for confidence in your immediate career entry. Whether you are a student just setting foot on the Poet campus or continuing, act quickly and seize every oppor-tunity this great college puts in front of you to build upon and showcase your talents and to create options that will ensure the successful beginning of a satisfying career.

Graduation will be here before you know it – whether in 2010 or beyond. Take stock now of what you want to accomplish and pledge to make it happen. With the guidance you will find all over our campus, you can.

I am glad that you are back and that the campus is buzzing with activity once again. And I am equally glad to have partners along for my early morning walks. Join me for my first walk of the fall semester on Monday, Sep-tember 14 th. Karen Yamashita, author of Tropic of Orange, might walk with us. See you on the steps of the Graham Athletic Center at 7:30 a.m.

Sincerely,

Sharon HerzbergerPresident

Our President’s welcome Letter to the Editor

Staff Editorial

Editor in Chief............... Josh WoodManaging Editor............. Taylor ChinNews Editors..................... Shelley Converse-Rath & Neslie TumulacOpinions Editor ............. Marissa LeonardiCampus Life Editor........ Angel GonzalezA&E Editor.....................Jade HernandezSports Editor...................Ginny TrasterLead Copy Editor............Toria LivermontCopy Editors................... Brandon Halcomb, Erika Perez & Elizabeth RifaatStaff Writers....................Denni Toneva, Daisha Richards & Liz ReitzellPhoto Editor....................Linda Park Photographers................ Thomas ElliottCartoonist.......................Ross Days & Liz ReitzellAdvisor........................... Dr. Gary Libman

LETTERS/COLUMNS- Submissions may be sent to Rm. 138 in the Campus Center or e-mailed to qc@whittier.edu. Submissions must in-clude the author’s name, current class and phone number; letters must also be signed and are due by Tuesday at 6 p.m. Submissions should be 300 words maxium and may be edited for clarity, accuracy and brevity.

Due to the high cost of publication, members of the Whittier College com-munity are permitted one copy per issue. Additional copies may be pur-chased with prior approval for 50 cents each by contacting the Quaker Campus. Newspaper theft is a crime, and those who violate the single copy rule may be subject to civil and criminal prosecution.

The Quaker Campus is a publication of Whittier College. Columns and signed editorials do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editorial board, Whittier College or its affiliates. The staff editorial is written by the Editors in Chief and represents the opinion of the Quaker Campus staff.

ADVERTISING: (562-)907-4254FAX: (562)464-4501

Contact Info: qc@whittier.eduAdvertisements: qcads@poets.whittier.edu

Website: www.quakercampus.org

To the new year....

The world is becoming over-populated and crowded and the Whittier College campus seems to be following in the trend.

In the fall of 2007, my first semester at Whittier College, I started at this school with a smaller than usual first-year class, where first-year students were only housed in StoJo and almost all rooms were doubles. Even in Johnson Hall, where rooms have been known to be triples, because of their size, students were housed in doubles or singles. As the year progressed, I saw a few of my classmates express discontent with the environment they encountered at Whittier. This was mainly because of the college’s relatively small size compared to other universities and state schools, but also because of financial trouble, unsuccessful attempts to establish relationships and other personal reasons. Many people were gone by the be-ginning of second semester and a few more trickled out as the year progressed, followed by a few who simply did not return for sophomore year, cutting down the size of the class even further.

Last fall, I was hired as a Resident Advisor to work for Residential Life and was trained first-hand by the department to recognize, successfully manage and establish living communities in the college environment. The large first-year class last year required students to be housed in triples even in Ball Hall, and for quads to be cre-ated in floor lounges and study rooms in StoJo. On Freshmen Move-in Day in Fall 2008, I witnessed too many students accompanied by parents who were not very pleased with

these housing arrangements for their children. R.A.’s had to personally assist the Office of Residential Life in handling such conflict and assuring anxious families. The scenario does not seem too different this fall, with the problem also reaching the upper classman dormitories because of the large number of students admitted to Whittier College this year. Coming from a student point of view, everyone knows that randomly assigned rooming arrangements can result in conflict between roommates. Living with a stranger is a challenge in itself, let alone living with two or more.

Nevertheless, we would all agree that it is a positive thing that more students are picking Whittier College as their school of choice. This shows that prospective students are left with a good impression of our Poet community, but what steps need to be taken if the dormitories do not have the capacity to accommodate incoming students? Many rooms have been converted into dorms, including study rooms, lounges, the RHA Office, the R.A. lounge, the Phonathon room and the

Wanberg basement (the latter only used temporarily). Is it al-right for students to lose use of these spaces? What steps are being taken to accommodate these other activities that require rooms and space? Are these make-shift short-term changes a sign for the need to improve some practices in the long run? Some answers to these issues include letting returning upper classmen live off-campus (volunteers for this initiative are hardly amiss), or maybe even a temporary dorm to be provided, just like a temporary cafeteria was put in place, whilst the Campus Center was being renovated. I think that this is a very important time for the administration to recognize this issue and make some alterations in the way things are done. If handled with care, this could be an opportunity for the college to grow and expand, with bright prospects for the future.

I really hope that these continuing difficulties with living ar-rangements at WC dorms are not going to reflect into a lower retention rate for this school year. There is a difference between assuming that a certain percentage of students are bound

to transfer out (this happens at every university and we are no exception), but what happens if living conditions and crowded arrangements encourage dissatisfaction amongst students? Or are we simply going to discover that the old saying is actually true: “the more, the merrier?” I can speak for myself and quite a few others when I say that Whittier College presents a challenge that only a few eager young minds experience to the fullest because they are willing to overlook the little nega-tives and embrace the experience and life lessons learned here both in and outside of the classroom. I encourage everybody to tap into some of their most gracious human qualities, namely compromise and understanding, and let us embrace this community and strive for improvement and a common experience which holds something for everyone, even if it is a little cramped for the time being.

When I arrived at Whittier for orientation, I expected to be able to check-in and imme-diately move into my dorm room. But after waiting in lines and jumping from station to station before having to fill out papers, I realized that this process was going to take longer than I had imagined.

After visiting all the stations and lugging boxes and bags to my new dorm room, I was whisked away to my first mentor meeting. My mentor, peer mentors and classmates were all friendly people, and instead of the pointless “get to know each other” games we actually did fun activities. Regardless, I was neither mentally nor physically prepared

to be in a learning environment quite yet. After our three-hour student meeting, we all had dinner as a group. The food tasted great, but before I had a chance to grab a cookie, the dessert trays were cleared. All in all, the first day of orientation was far too rushed and overwhelming.

The next morning I forced my eyes open and dragged myself across campus to take the math placement test, which caused me to start the day off on the wrong foot. But then there was the Academic Open House, which was a relief since I was able to go up to professors and ask them specific questions about the classes they teach. This one-on-one time with the

professors relieved a lot of my stress about which classes I should take and helped me to narrow down my choices.

Tuesday morning was extremely stressful: first-year registration. I hurried to my class and waited with my laptop open until 8 a.m. when we were allowed to start picking classes. Basically all the classes I wanted to take were full. The entire ordeal was frustrating and I felt somewhat unprepared. In orientation, we had gone over a lot of random things that were common sense, but we never went over the step-by-step pro-cess of picking classes, which is

one of the most important things. But once I finally registered for classes, I did feel a sense of relief and accomplishment. Later, we met up for an informative meeting at the Shannon Center to learn about work-study.

We were introduced to the staff members of the different departments and we were shown how to use the website to help figure out which jobs would be the right choices for us. The meeting was probably helpful to some of the students who did not know what work-study was really about, but I would have preferred just being handed the paper work.

Thankfully, first-year orientation was just a once in a lifetime occurrence. It was a necessary procedure so we would be able to smoothly make our ways through the first year of college, but there were simply too many activities packed into every day. Instead of the busy schedule, I would have enjoyed my first few days at Whittier College more if we had been given more time to relax. I realize that much of the information we were given was necessary, but I do think much of the required events could have been condensed.

3OPINIONSSeptember 10, 2009

Freshmen move-in stirs up controversyDo families and students have the right to be shocked by the close-quarter living conditions?

Denni TonevaSTAFF WRITER

Orientation through the eyes of a first-year One girl’s opinion on orientation and her experience getting acclimated to classes and scheduling

Liz ReitzellSTAFF WRITER

“But then there was the Academic Open House, which was a relief since I was able to go up to professors and ask them specific questions about the classes they teach.”

4 NEWS September 10, 2009

Wednesday, Sept. 2 at4 p.m.

A Campus Safety employ-ee sustained thumb injury when she accidentally struck her thumb with a hammer. When taken to the hospital doctors determined she had a severe bruise.

Wednesday, Sept. 2 at

9:21 a.m.An unknown suspect ac-

tivated manual pull station of the Turner Hall fire alarm system. There was no smoke or fire found. The building was cleared for re-entry and the alarm was reset. Saturday, Aug. 29 at 3:05 p.m.

A Whittier College em-ployee was driving up the hill while attempting to adjust the window and air condi-tioning in their car. They lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle hit the curb and flipped onto its side. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed.

Fr i d a y, A u g. 2 1 a t 9:19 a.m.

A Whittier College visitor reported that he sustained

a spider bite to his hand while sitting outside on the steps of the Science Build-ing. He declined paramedic assistance but was given an ice pack.

Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 12 p.m.

An unknown suspect used a purple marker to write graffiti on a stool outside by the front door of the Library.

Monday, Aug. 10 at 4 p.m.

There was a vehicle vs. vehicle traffic accident in the Turner lot. Suspect fled the scene where there were no injuries and no witnesses.

Tuesday, Aug. 4 a t 10:27 p.m.

A Campus Safety Officer observed non-WC person passed out in parked ve-hicle. Investigation revealed suspect was very lethargic and had a strong odor of alcohol. When asked if he knew where he was, the suspect said he thought he was in Colton. WPD was requested for transport and booking.

The Bi-Weekly Crime log is Compiled and ediTed By emily Wirsig

On Thursday, Sept. 2, the second floor of Wardman Hall experienced a slight flood. The flood was due to a hot water pipe that leaked off of the main water pipe. This issue was resolved in a timely manner and there are no safety concerns regarding the piping problem.

The problems started when water began to drip into a couple of the dorm rooms. This was due to years of use as the culprit was an old galvanized pipe elbow. The pipe that caused the leak sat between rooms 203 and 204. In order to fix the issue, the piping

Alison VasquezFOR THE QC

drop off of the main header was replaced with copper piping which now feeds hot water to the sinks in rooms 203 and 204.

Although room 203 was slightly affected, it was room 204 that ex-perienced most of the damage. As far as repairs are concerned, room 204 received new carpeting, as well as a fresh coat of paint. The carpet in room 203 was shampooed and additional paint was applied to the walls.

The facilities team is looking into taking preventative measures in order to ensure a similar incident does not occur again. As with many other projects around the campus, the possibilities of upgrading more of the piping system are being considered.

Wardman Hall’s old pipes cause flood damage

Thomas ellioTT/Quaker Campus

Pictures and memorabilia were displayed at the Shannon Center to commemorate the life of former Whittier College Professor Hilmi Ibrahim.

He later came to the United States to earn another bachelor’s degree, as well as his master’s and doctoral degrees in education and recreation from Indiana University. Following the completion of his doctorate, he returned to Egypt and became an associate professor of recreation and physical education at Helwan University.

In 1964, Ibrahim joined Whittier College’s Kinesiology and Leisure Science department, where he taught for 43 years.

After becoming a part of Whit-tier’s faculty, Ibrahim also earned a master’s degree in sociology from Cal State Fullerton.

Despite his passion for recreation and leisure, Ibrahim taught many subjects outside his home depart-ment including introductory Arabic and sociology. Additionally, he team-

taught Arabs and Muslims as well as Sport Ritual and Play with Professor

of Religious Studies Joe Price. During the ceremony, Price re-

counted the tremendous impact that Ibrahim had on his life as a mentor, colleague and friend. He finished by saying “From Hilmi I learned much. To Hilmi I owe much.”

Ibrahim also served as the advi-sor to the Thalian Society for over

30 years. Because of his devotion, many students had the opportunity to meet him during lunch at the Rock on Thalian Thursdays even after he had retired.

Current Thalian advisor and Pro-fessor of Kinesiology and Leisure Science Ann Hikey `99 recalled the annual party he threw for graduat-ing Thalians at his house. Thalian Alumna Clarissa Villalobos `99 fondly remembered “tossing it down with Hilmi” when she ran into him and his wife in Las Vegas. “He always opened his heart to us,” Villalobos added.

The memorial was even attended by a student from Hilmi’s first class at Whittier College as well as friends from the California Association of Parks and Recreation Com-missioners of which he had been president.

“From Hilmi I learned much. To Hilmi I owe

much.”

Joe PriceProfessor of

Religious Studies

IBRAHIM: Former Whittier College professor is remembered for friendship and kindnesscontinued from page 1

ADVERTISEMENT

Want to be the first to know?

Write for the news. Contact us at qc@whittier.edu or visit us every Thursday at 6 p.m. in Campus Center Rm. 138

Check out the first QCTV broadcast on whittiercollegevps.org

September10, 2009 5NEWS

thing I can do is tell them the truth,” Hudson said. “We haven’t received a good feeling from our returnees, but we ask them to be patient dur-ing the de-tripling process in the first few weeks.” Wanberg Hall was the first dorm to have triples removed; currently, four rooms are still tripled.

According to Residential Life, additional students living in space meant for doubles does not cur-rently pose a fire hazard. “[A fire hazard] is possible when people are in rooms that have not been inspected; the Phonathon room we’re not sure, but it’s much larger than others,” Hudson said. Smoke detectors have been installed in the classrooms. “The situation is not ideal, but we have created a way

to accommodate the needs of the students who are coming in.”

The circumstances are partially the result of a high volume of ac-cepted transfer students. According to the Admissions Office, Whittier received 274 transfer applications this year, 87 more than in 2008. The increased acceptances reflect changes in the economy, the Califor-nia state school system’s decreased acceptances, and students’ greater urgency to enter a four year insti-tution.

“The CSU and UC systems are not taking as many students and community colleges are becoming overcrowded,” Vice President of Enrollment Lisa Meyer said. “There is also a desire on part of students in junior colleges to transfer this

year, so they had open-mindedness toward independent colleges.”

Sixty-two percent of transfer ap-plications were accepted this year;

last year, 43 percent were accepted. “This is the first year that we have full-time admissions counselor de-voted to transfer students,” Meyer

said. “We also saw better applica-tions this year. We admitted students we thought were good, which was more than last year.”

“Although the percentages jumped greatly, 100 students out of 1,300 isn’t going to change the way classes function,” Meyer said.

Of transfer students admitted, 97 accepted their offer, nearly dou-bling last year’s transfer enrollment. “We didn’t expect more deposits,” Meyer said. “With a bad economy we expected more melt, which happened with the freshmen. This didn’t happen with transfers – do we know why? No. But that’s the way things play out.”

This year, 400 first-year students accepted their offer, however, 38 of those declined over the summer. “It

may be harder to make the choice to go to an independent school,” Meyer said. “Freshmen may be more wary of taking loans, but by the time you’re a transfer student you’re more willing to. It can be up to economy or the state schools or the personality of students coming in.”

The unpredictable nature of admissions has become a signifi-cant challenge for Residential Life this year. “The administration did an outstanding job in recruiting a diverse group, but I don’t think we were quite prepared for them,” Hudson said. “Let’s hope they stay. Once we recruit, we have to keep retention where it needs to be; if they’re not going to stay, our efforts are in vain.”

“The administration did an outstanding job in recruiting a diverse

group, but I don’t think we were quite prepared

for them.”

Delaphine HudsonDirector of Residential Life

HOUSING: Students encounter shortage due to overcapacitycontinued from page 1

Shelley Converse-RathNEWS CO-EDITOR

This past summer, CAAS and Disability Services relocated next to IT Services on the lowest level of the Wardman Library. In addition, CAAS has now added an “A” to its name, which stands for the “Center for Advising and Academic Success.”

“The mission of the Advising Resource Center is to support students and faculty by provid-ing additional opportunities for teaching and learning about the advising process. Whittier Col-lege’s advising model is faculty based with its foundation in the educational partnership between the student and the faculty advisor. The primary goal for the advisee is to learn the meaning and value of a liberal education and develop a meaningful educational, ca-reer, and life plan,” explained Director of CAAS Kristina Alvarado-Gonzalez.

CAAS also intends to offer advising workshops, a variety of times for students to work with peer mentors for advising and registration help and appoint-ments with professional staff.

“CAAS’s [and Disability Ser-vices’] location in the Science Center was intended to be tem-porary,” according to Professor

Center for Advising and Academic Success acquires new name and location

of Physics Glenn Piner. CAAS was placed on the first floor of the Science Center in 2003, with the intention of eventually being moved to the lowest level of the library to make room for the expansion of the Physics and Math Departments. Prior to 2003, IT Services occupied the space, with a similar intention to relocate.

Disability Services Accom-modations Coordinator Crystal Huerta finds the relocation of both CAAS and Disability Services to be wholly positive. “It works really well to have the staff of CAAS and Disability Services in offices all next to each other,” Huerta said. “We weren’t too far from one another before, but it’s cozier. Also, we get a lot more traffic being in a central location — more stu-dents just walk by, and though not all of them need our ser-vices, they at least see and know where we are.”

Alvarado-Gonzalez echoed a similar sentiment regarding the benefits of the relocation. “By working collaboratively with departments such as IT and the Library, the location CAAS now occupies creates opportunities for students that will allow access to a variety of techno-logical resources and support services. It will reinforce the value of collaborative learning and promote more interaction and discussion,” she said.

The benef i t s reaped by CAAS’s and Disability Services’ relocation for the Physics and Math Department are clear, according to Piner. “Prior to the relocation, the Physics Department was crammed in a small area, with research and lab areas in the back of existing classrooms — which means that students had to wait for class to be over in order to use the equipment. The extra space al-lows research to be conducted at any time, irregardless of class sessions,” he stated. Classes will be moved to the former

department offices, freeing up lab spaces for students.

In addition, the Physics De-partment applied for a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, which would fund labs concerning nanotechnology and enable the modernization of equipment. Though the de-partment is uncertain whether they will receive the grant, “There will be improvements regardless—they will just be done to different scales, de-pending on if we receive the grant. The grant would enable two times the amount of com-puters we could purchase. Also,

the computational research lab will exist—but would be much better with grant money,” Piner said.

The area once used as a com-fortable place for students to relax in CAAS has not lost it’s intention — however, accord-ing to Piner, the space is in-tended for students of various scientific disciplines to work on homework, study, or loosen up before or after class. “This is really a step-up for the Science Departments—not only the Physics Department, but all science majors. There’s more of a common area now.”

ABOVE: The Center for Advising and Academic Success (CAAS) was relocated to the first level of the Wardman Library next to IT services and Disability Services.BELOW: A lounge for the physics and math departments replaced CAAS’s former location.

PHOTOS BY TAYLOR CHIN/Quaker Campus

6 NEWS September 10, 2009

Hoover gets a new look

The elevator was preserved throughout the renovation pro-cess per requests of Hoover faculty members.

Summer renovation of classrooms and office building completed on schedule

The majority of renovation involved the installation of a central air conditioning system run-ning throughout the ceiling of both floors. An enclosure housing the air conditioning units has been built outside Hoover 100.

Over the summer, the carpets were replaced, the classroom walls were repainted, and the interior end-walls were given a splash of “burnt tomato” for accent color.

A wheelchair ramp was added next to Hoover 100 to comply with state regulations regarding building accessibility. The stage in Hoover 100 was also removed because it did not meet fire code regulations. According to Director of Facilities Tom Marotta, retrofitting the stage to comply with standards was more costly and inefficient than simply removing it.

PHOTOS BY THOMAS ELLIOTT/Quaker Campus

7CALENDARSeptember 10, 2009

COURTESY OF YELP.COM

Celebrity host Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson take part in the 11th annual L.A. Greek Fest which features live music, folk dancing, and an array of Greek food and drinks.

Saturday Frid

aySu

nd

ayM

on

day

Tu

esd

ayT

hu

rsd

aySa

tur

day

Wed

nes

day

Monday Tuesday

Wednesday

Courtesy of www.weather.com

Sunday

Off Campus Events Thursday, Sept. 10 @ 8 p.m. Chrysalis Stage presents the comedy ‘Smash’ by Jeffrey HatcherWhittier Ave. & Bailey St.Whittier, CA 90601562-422-2610 x2250

Saturday, Sept.12 @12 p.m.- 6 p.m.Brazilian Day in LALa Brea Tar Pits / Page Museum 5801 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90036(323) 934-7243

83°/65°

80°/64°

87°/67°

Sunday, Sept. 13 @ 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.Santa Monica Pier Carousel200 Santa Monica PierSanta Monica, CA 90401(310) 394-8042Tickets: $10

Friday, Sept. 11 @ 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.11th Annual L.A. Greek FestGreek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sophia1324 S Normandie AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90006(323) 737-242

81°/64°

81°/63°

81°/64°

88°/67°

12 13

14 15

16 17

The William Penn Society Presents: Welcome Back Dance

Thursday

Thursday Friday7 Day Forecast 10 11

7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Campus Center - Campus Center Courtyard

4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.Student Activities Fair & All Campus Barbeque Dinner

9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Hypnotic IntoxicationShannon Center - Robinson Theater Performance

Campus Center - Club 88

6 p.m. - 11 p.m.Universal City Walk Bus Trip

Off Campus Site - Local, LA County

9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Are you looking for an adveture? Bring along some friends and take on L.A. by metro.

Off Campus Site - Local, L.A. County

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day along with other festivities in honor of Latin America and heritage Month.Campus Center Courtyard

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Campus Movie Fest Promotion Table

Campus Movie Fest is coming, take a camera and with some of your friends you can be part of the next winning movie.

Campus Center - Table outside the CI #11 p.m. - 4 p.m.

New Bon Appetit Express Menu/Open House

Villalobos Hall - Villalobos Hall

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Study Abroad Information Session

Thinking about going abroad? Katie Hunter will answer questions you have.Deihl Hall - Room 118

Positive Thinking Day

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.CAAS Fall Poster Sale

If you want to add some color and life to your dorm walls, CAAS is having a poster sale.Campus Center - Campus Center Courtyard

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.CAAS Fall Poster Sale

If you want to add some color and life to your dorm walls, CAAS is having a poster sale.Campus Center - Campus Center Courtyard

“Wild West Whittier” Discover L.A. by Metro

8 CAMPUS LIFE September 10, 2009 9CAMPUS LIFESeptember 10 , 2009

Wild West

hittierPresident Herzberger greets and talks to a first-year and his parents as he waits in line in front of the LEAP Conference room to take his Whittier College I.D. He holds his Orientation folder that contains his Orientation schedule along with his student planner.

Lighting up the Amphitheater were over 400 candles that the Class of 2013 held in their hands as they passed on the flame from one candle to another. After all were lit they paid honor to a Quaker tradition and had a moment of silence.

Members from the different Whittier College societies showed up at 6 a.m. to help set up and be ready to go when students started mov-ing in. They helped carry first-years students’ belongings from the car to their dorm rooms. Senior Jon Attard and senior Mario Medina from the Franklin Society carry a fridge into the Johnson Residence Hall.

Sophomore R.A. Michael Raygoza, Junior R.A. Terees Dowd and Senior R.A. Samantha Costa check in first-year students on move in day.

PHOTOS BY TAYLOR CHIN / Quaker Campus

PHOTOS BY TAYLOR CHIN / Quaker Campus

With haystacks, barrels, peo-ple wear ing sher iffs ’ badges and hats all around, you would think you were in a town full of cowboys and cowgirls. Wel-coming the Class of 2013 was Wild West Whitt ier Orienta-tion 2009. This introduction to Whittier College included the academic fair, the work-study fair and other activities where new students met administra-tion, faculty, and other Poets. Orientation is not just the first week of the academic year for first-years; here at Whittier it is much more. It is a week full of events that allows new Poets to

Angel GonzalezCAMPUS LIFE EDITOR

bond through various activities such as the President’s Convo-cation, the StoJo House Party and mentor group meetings. With a week full of events, the f irst-year students have plenty to keep them busy and many opportunities to become familiar with the campus as the fall semester starts. While some first-years sat on the hay bales f i l l ing out the i r emergency cards, others formed a line in front of the StoJo courtyard to rece ive the i r key. Some por trayed a confused looks on their faces whi le others grinned widely as they followed the RAs who showed them to their new home for this year.

After what seemed like a hec-tic morning of carrying fridg-es, microwaves and endless amounts of boxes, the Class of 2013 and transfer students l ined up and made their way to the Harris Amphitheater, where President Herzberger and the faculty - along with the students’ parents celebrated the new Poets’ matriculation into Whittier College. The sun started to set as the students

walked up the steps and began to pass on the light of knowl-edge. ASWC President junior Gabriel Papa gave a speech to the new students and made sure to let them know that here in Whittier students are family and should looking out for one another. When the night came to an end, many said goodbye with tears and smiles on their faces as they set foot toward the beginning of their college life.

“ I really enjoyed the convocation. I thought it was a great way to start off our freshman year

of college. The speeches were amazing and very compelling.”

First-year Ashley Perez

" More time could have been used to set up our rooms, but it wasn't bad at all. The day was structured and flowed pretty well. Also, it was cool to meet people you saw on Facebook."

First-year Ernie Reus

10 CAMPUS LIFE

Under the dark sky, the StoJo courtyard was lit by the little l ight being projected through the large doors off Stauffer Lobby as the first mingle activity between the first-year dorms began. On Sunday, Sept. 6 at 9 p.m. when everyone was done packing and settling in, the Meet and Greet Ice Cream Social took place as Johnson, Stauffer and Ball first-year residents talked and got to know each other.

September 10, 2009

Food! Music!

pong!

StoJo House PartyThe StoJo House Party on

Monday, Sept, 7 also took place in the StoJo courtyard. Most of the new year students gathered at the StoJo cour tyard and grabbed some snacks that were provided such as chips, sodas, cook ies and other g oodies With screens, l ights, hanging lamps and music, the new Poets let loose on the dance f loor. “I thought it was interesting how the major i ty of them didn’t know how to play, the R.A.’s and other upperclass-men were teaching them how to play. “ Sophomore, Nicole Romero said.

Under the lit tents, four tables were set up where games of root beer pong took place. While balls bounced off the tables, people talked under the trees and others did the “jerk,” the StoJo House Party brought a sense of community to the newly added students of the Whittier community.

Angel GonzalezCAMPUS LIFE EDITOR

Junior Stephanie Hui, sophomores Ben See and Nicole Romero interact with some new students as they play a game of root beer pong at the StoJo House

Party on Monday, Sept. 7.

PHOTOS BY TAYLOR CHIN / Quaker Campus

Some of the first-year students get to know each other while on the dance floor busting some moves and enjoying the music.

Class of 2013 students chat it out outside StoJo in the courtyard as music plays in the background during the

meet and greet.

11 SEPTEMBER 10, 2009ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FOODThe Real Whittier Guide

CHEAP

FOOD: Breakfast burritoBUSINESS: Mimo’s CafeLOCATION: 6735 Greenleaf Ave.PRICE: < $5.00 WHY: Switch out any meat and add avocado for no charge. Mimo’s is just a walk away and the seating is mostly outside.

FOOD: EnchiladasBUSINESS: Zumaya’s Mexican CafeLOCATION: 7317 Greenleaf Ave. PRICE: $5 WHY: Tasty and affordable. Zu-maya’s is decently close to campus but just a nice walk and can offer authentic Mexican food as well as a new view away from campus.

FOOD: Single slice of pizza and drinkBUSINESS: Marco Polos Pizza LOCATION: 12911 Philadelphia St. PRICE: < $5.00WHY: Buy individual slices of pizza.

FOOD: AvocadosBUSINESS: Whittier CollegeLOCATION: Outside HooverPRICE: Free WHY: Avocados are amazing and sometimes they make a tasty treat on random foods like scrambled eggs.

FOOD: Garden Fried RiceBUSINESS: Golden TriangleLOCATION: 7011 Greenleaf Ave. PRICE: $7 WHY: Golden Triangle is close to campus and they provide plentiful portions that have a “home cooked” taste.

FOOD: Stack of 3 pancakesBUSINESS: Norms RestaurantsLOCATION: 14810 Whittier Blvd.PRICE: $3.99 WHY: Breakfast 24 hours a day is always satisfying.

FOOD: CandyBUSINESS: CandyliciousLOCATION: 7046 Greenleaf Ave.PRICE: VariesWHY: We all have a sweet tooth. The owner is friendly and they give discounts with a Whittier Village Cin-emas ticket stub.

FOOD: NachosBUSINESS: 6740LOCATION: 6740 Greenleaf Ave.PRICE: $7.50WHY: Chips, black beans, onion and cheese: How does life get better than this?

FOOD: 1/4 burgerBUSINESS: Rick’s BurgersLOCATION: 7254 Greenleaf Ave.PRICE: $2.74 WHY: This place is a classic Whittier joint. The joy that is brought by the christmas decorations is great and you cannot beat their burgers.Two for one with Ralph’s receipts.

Whether it is your first year in college or the first day of just another school year, food is vital to life and happiness. Being in new a place might make it difficult to find the ins and outs of Whittier, but we are here to help you. As college students, it is not unusual for money to be a concern. Because of this, the QC has compiled just some of our favorite food items and where they are located- all for what we hope is a cheap price that will not make a dent in your wallet. Almost all of these establishments are within walking distance and worth the small journey to comfort. For all of us, there is always something new to learn, as well as a new taste to consider.

* Prices may vary. — GOOGLE MAPS

Even in the digital era of computer-generated animation, Japanese director, animator and writer Hayao Miyazaki man-ages to produce another must-see movie using the most basic of animation styles. Directed and written by Miyazaki, Ponyo, also known as Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, is a simple yet sophisticated tale that is entertaining for all ages.

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, Ponyo features an ad-venturous, young boy named Sosuke who discovers a goldfish that ran away from home stuck in a jar. However, the goldfish, who Sosuke names Ponyo, is actually a runaway sea princess with magical powers. Using her powers, Ponyo jumps out of her bucket and licks a small cut on Sosuke’s finger, healing the cut and beginning the transformation of Ponyo into a human girl with real little girl needs — like ham.

While some may immediately think of Pixar’s Finding Nemo when they hear of the ocean and a lost child, Ponyo is more

of a love story— if a connection between a 5-year-old and 4-year-old can be called love. While predictable and unlogical at times, like some of Miyazaki’s other films, the movie lightly touches on being of open-mindedness and environmentalism while epitomizing poor parenting by So-suke and Ponyo’s parents; however, Risa, Sosuke’s mom, does deserve some praise as a wife caring for two kids alone. The plot also leaves some to wonder what hap-pens between character appearances, but this is not the typical American animated film — it is Miyazaki.

Ponyo breaks away from other stereo-typical films that Miyazaki is recognized for which usually involve a serious over-tone. Recent films such as Howl’s Moving Castle (2004), Spirited Away (2001) and especially Princess Mononoke (1997) have had more mature themes. Instead, Ponyo revisits a more light-hearted, kid-friendly style similar to some of his older films, My Neighbor Totoro (1988) and Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989).

Miyazaki uses his limitless, youthful imagination to create a mysterious, magical world full of emotion. He brings us back to our childhood before we developed our

numbing sense of logic, when we wished that our toy boat could be turned into a life-sized, functioning boat. The expres-sions and personalities of children were captured exceptionally well, especially as Ponyo started to fall asleep while eating af-ter running nonstop around the house.

Another trait of Miyazaki is his decision to use traditional animation methods of Walt Disney — hand-drawn, 2-D draw-ings with limited computer graphics. The film is full of vibrant colors which cre-ates a children’s book appearance due to watercolor-like art style.

Ponyo is an excellent example of beau-tiful artwork, memorable diologue and a plot that will stay in our hearts forever. For those that believe that animation is too juvenile for them, Ponyo is an opportunity to let go of our structure and reasoning and re-experience our childhood and imagination.

12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

A&ECalendar

Friday Sept. 11

6 p.m. - 11 p.m.Universal City Walk

Bus TripSign up in LEAP

9 p.m. - 1 a.m.The William Penn Society Presents: Welcome Back

DanceCampus Center

Saturday Sept. 12

9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Discover LA Metro

Metro tripSign up in LEAP Today

7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Hypnotic IntoxicationShannon Center

Ponyo: Jumping from buckets into our hearts Taylor ChinMANAGING EDITOR

Other Miyazaki films you might want to see:• Porco Rosso

• Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

• My Neighbor Totoro

• Kiki’s Delivery Service

• Princess Mononoke

• Spirited Away

• Howl’s Moving Castle

• Castle in the Sky

Tuesday Sept. 15

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CAAS Fall Poster Sale

Campus CenterCampus Courtyard

WednesdaySept. 16

1 p.m. - 4 p.m. New Bon Appetit

Express menu/Open House

A.J. Villalobos Hall

All PHoToS CouRTeSy of WWW.iMDb.CoM

— SouRCe: WWW/iMDb.CoM

12 p.m. - 5 p.m.Juried Exhibit

Whittier Art Gallery8035 South Painter

Ave.

12 p.m. - 5 p.m.Juried Exhibit

Whittier Art Gallery8035 South Painter

Ave.

12 p.m. - 5 p.m.Juried Exhibit

Whittier Art Gallery8035 South Painter

Ave.

13 SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Advertisement

show times Good through 9/09-9/16White Out11:50 2:10 4:30 6:50 9:10

The Final Destination11:30 1:30 3:30 5:30 7:30 9:30

7038 Greenleaf Avenue • Uptown Whitter • (562) 907-3300 (Program Information)

r

$6.00 for all shows starting before 6 p.m. dailyFOR WHITTIER COLLEGE STUDENTS AND STAFF

new stadium seating in All Auditoriums With dolby digital sound • FREE Parking In Rear

Gamer

$8.00 WITH COLLEGE ID After 6 p.m. Present valid college ID at box office when purchasing tickets.

2 for 1 Admission!

Web site: www.WhittierVillageCinemas.com

11:10 1:20 3:30 5:40 7:50 10:0011:15 1:25 3:35 5:45 7:55 10:05Extract

Sorority Row

Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself11:10 1:40 4:10 6:40 9:10

r

r

All About Steve11:50 2:10 4:35 7:00 9:20

r

Buy one ticket and 2nd person admitted FREE when you bring in a copy of this ad!Good anytime, one discount per ad, may not be valid for “no pass” engagements.

PG-13

11:20 1:50 4:25 7:00 9:20

r

PG-13

Video game junkies and action movie buffs rejoice a movie that all of you can enjoy has finally made its way to the big screen. This film is a must-see if you enjoy massive battle scenes and appreciate an intriguing plot that offers satirical undertones about society.

The sci-fi action film Gamer, starring Gerard Butler as Kable,

chronicles a futuristic society in which reality and video games merge and envelop the lives of individuals. Through the pursuit of unethical consumerism, the society has created a complex mind-control technology that gives humans the ability to control the behavior and movements of other humans. A form of exploitation that is all too embraced by megalomaniac billionaire Ken Castle, played by Michael C. Hall, who in turn creates the ideal video game, “Slayers.” “Slayers” enables users

to participate in a multiplayer online shooter game and take

full bodily control of a living breathing human being. All of the avatars in “Slayers” are real

death-row inmates who are given the opportunity to walk away free and clear after a total of 30 gruesome and savage game sessions. Kable is one of the hundreds of inmates who has been put, against his will in this dire situation. He must either fight or die.

But, Kable has too much at stake with his wife and young daughter awaiting his release. Kable soon becomes a superstar in the eyes of the public as he has miraculously survived 27 brutal sessions, a landmark

achievement yet to be attained by any other inmate. Kable seeks to continue defying the odds in the hope of seeing his family again. But his only solution is to escape the game and be let loose by his human controller, Simon. Once Simon reluctantly releases him, Kable must charge through violent battles and impossible upheavals to return to the life he once knew, an accomplishment that will not come easy as Kable must go head to head with Castle in the ultimate showdown. Will he survive? Or will he fall victim to the mind-control technology of his over-powering puppeteer Castle?

Hall is, without a doubt, genius in his sinister role as Castle. And Butler’s role as Kable is quite endearing as you find yourself rooting for him the entire time. The film incorporates flawless special effects from the hard-core battle scenes to the bloody remains of the epic battles. Furthermore, the highly charged chemistry between Butler and Hall is evident. Butler represents the brawn and Hall represents the wit and cunningness that fits him so well.

Overall, this film delivers and what you see is most definitely what you get. I would recommend Gamer to anyone who enjoys a great action film and who loves a film of thrilling excess.

Sci-fi film enjoyed by more than just nerds Apollonia GalvanFOR THE QC

Advertisement

“An accomplishment that will not come easy, as Kable must go head to head with Castle in the ultimate showdown.”

— Courtesy of WWW.IMDb.CoM

Want to express your opinions?

Ever want to review or preview movies?

Have you not seen the music you like in the

newspaper and want to change that?

Then come write for the QC!

Meetings held on Thursday in the Campus Center, Rm. 138 at 6 p.m.

Paid positions offered to students with work study.

W h i t t i e r C o l l e g eQUAKER CAMPUS

14 SPORTS September 10, 2009

S C O R E S

Football

Sat, Sept. 12 at Sul Ross St. @ El

Paso, Texas

Starts at 10 a.m.

Mens soccer (1-1)

Thurs, Sept. 3 vs. Johnson &

Wales

Whittier 4, J&W 3

Mon, Sept. 7 @ Biola

Whittier 0, Biola 4

Thurs, Sept. 10 vs. La Sierra

Starts at 7 p.m.

Wed, Sept. 16 vs. Redlands*

Starts at 7 p.m.

Mens Water Polo (2-0)

Sat, Sept. 5 at La Verne @ Chap-

man

Whittier 14, Biola 11

Chapman

Whittier 11, Biola 9

Sat, Sept. 12 @ Loyola Mary-

mount

Starts at 10:30 a.m.

at Pepperdine (scrimmage)

Starts at 2 p.m.

cross country

Sat, Sept. 5 at Titan Invitational

Whittier M - 16th W - 16th

Sat, Sept. 12 at Bulldog Invita-

tional

Starts at 9 a.m.

Volleyball (0-1)

Sat, Sept. 5 vs. Lewis & Clark

Whittier 0, Biola 3

27-29, 20-25, 18-25

Sun, Sept. 13 vs. Alumni

Starts at 3 p.m.

(continued on page 15)

* Conference game

Scores and Schedules are from WCPOETS.com and may not reflect recent changes.

&s c h e d u l e s

F o r t h e W e e k

Fall Intramural Innertube Water Polo

Sept. 12 - Innertube Waterpolo Sign-up Dead-line

Sept. 14 - Team Captain’s Meeting 8 p.m. in the Graham Athletic Center

Sept. 16 - Waterpolo games begin 8-10 p.m.

Men’s Soccer wins first game of season

Get a SWEET DEAL on Cable and

Internet!

©2009 Charter Communications. Offer good through 9/30/09. *Save $35/mo or more off of standard rates, if services are ordered separately, when you subscribe to Charter Digital Cable and High-Speed Internet. Offer valid to new residential customers only. To be considered a new customer, customer must not have subscribed to applicable services within the previous 30 days and have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Customers must subscribe to and maintain all services for the promotional period to receive promotional price. Standard rates apply after promotional period ends. Installation and equipment charges may apply. Taxes, fees and surcharges are extra. Programming line-up may vary. Charter reserves the right to determine the level of service to which this offer applies. ^Top-rated cable channels based on Nielsen Report 3/09. †Fastest/most reliable speeds compared to AT&T, Qwest and Verizon Internet offerings in Charter markets. comScore Throughput Report Q4-08.Internet speeds may vary. ††Three times faster than 1.5Mbps DSL. Charter does not guarantee data will be secure. Standard rates apply for Wireless Home Networking. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. Valid service address required. Credit approval, prepayment or major credit card may be required. All services provided are subject to the subscriber agreement which is subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Other restrictions may apply. Call for full details.

CharterHigh-Speed® Internet

The speed you need! The entertainment you want!

CharterDigital Cable®

Get Cable and Internet

for only $ 9889

Watch the top-rated cable channels^ plus local stations

Enjoy On Demand with 6,000+ movies and shows any time — many for FREE!

Get even more great channels like MTV®, VH1®, Comedy Central®, and Cartoon Network®

Includes your choice of one Premium Channel Package:

Get the fastest, most reliable Internet speeds available†

Surf with speeds up to 5Mbps — waaaay faster than DSL!††

Double your speed up to 10Mbps for only $10/mo more

Add a Wireless Home Network and share with your roommates

Call 1-866-608-4113 today!

Men’s soccer is starting out the season strong winning their first game 4-3 against Johnson and Wales on Thursday, Sept. 3. “The team is expected to make a significant improvement this year,” third-year Head Coach Paul Walmsley said. Walmsley expects the team to win two out of the three non-conference games, and hopes to qualify for the play-offs, which will require a total of eight conference wins.

Last season the Poets finished 3-15 overall and 2-12 in conference, but everyone is working extra hard to better the team this year. “We have strengthened the team considerably, boosting the roster to 28 players. We have brought in additional assistant coaches to help as well. We are more organized,

ADVERTISEMENT

QC Sports

Wanted

- Writers - Photographers- Assistant Editors

*No experience necessary*

Just email us at QC@whittier.edu for more info & attend QC meetings every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the QC room (by

the mail boxes).

ADVERTISEMENT

Ginny TrasterSPORTS EDITOR focused and

professional this year,” Walmsley said. To help lead the team this season there are several returning players. “These players are very e x p e r i e n c e d and hungry to take the team to the next level,” Walmsley said.

So far the Poets are 1-1 this season, with a loss 0-4 against Biola Monday, Sept. 7, but are only expected to get better. Today they play their next game at home against La Sierra at 7 p.m. “We encourage as many

students as possible to attend our games. At our first game the fans created a great atmosphere and

it really spurs the players on. The fans can make a huge difference to how we play,” Walmsley said.

— Courtesy of www.wCpoets.Com

The Men’s Soccer team practicing. Their record this season is 1-1 non-conference games.

Connect. With Verizon High Speed Internet.Get the consistently fast speeds you need. No phone service required. All at an a�ordable price.

Special O�-Campus Student O�er: n Never miss an email, even when school is out n No paper bills to deal with… we take credit cards n Optional speeds up to 7.1 Mbps available n Upgrade to a wireless router and easily share

the monthly cost with your roommates

It’s the speed you need for social networking, downloading music, watching videos, gaming...

And studying, of course.

Get the best value in broadband. Sign up now! Just visit verizon.com/o�er

As low as$1999a month for speeds up to 1 Mbps (one-year contract required. O�er only available online.)

O�er for residential HSI customers, subject to credit review. 1 yr. contract. $79 early term fee. O�er only available online. Rates may increase after �rst year. One-time charges of up to $60. Service will be provisioned at up to 768kbps or up to 1Mbps based on Verizon line quali�cation requirements. Other charges and terms apply. Service availability and speeds vary. Service not available on university premises. Verizon Wi-Fi available with select packages & in designated locations only. Software limitations & other terms apply. Visit Verizon.com/wi� for details. Other terms apply. O�er good through 10/31/2009. ©2009 Verizon

UPGRADE YOUR SPEED TO QUALIFY FOR

FREEVERIZON Wi-Fi ACCESSTO THOUSANDS OF HOTSPOTS NATIONWIDE

15SPORTSSeptember 10, 2009

S C O R E S&

s c h e d u l e sf o r t h e w e e k

ADVERTISEMENT

(continued from page 14)

womens soccer (2-0)

Thurs, Sept. 3 @ MacMurray

Whittier 7, MacMurray 0

Sat, Sept. 5 @ Blackburn

Whittier 5, Blackburn 0

Thurs, Sept. 10 vs. La Sierra

Starts at 4:30 p.m.

Sat, Sept. 12 vs. Chapman

Starts at 11 a.m.

Wed, Sept. 16 at Redlands*

Starts at 7 p.m.

* Conference game

Scores and Schedules are from WCPOETS.com and may not reflect recent changes.

Men’s Water Polo starts season with two wins

Water polo is starting the season off strong with an undefeated record of 2-0. Last year, men’s water polo had a record of 12-17 overall and 3-7 in confer-ence. One big reason the team is doing so well is the new recruits and transfers added strength to this year’s team. Fifteen players were added to the men’s water polo team, nine first-year recruits, and six transfer students from all classes. Head Coach Justin Pudwill stat-ed that the team is doing really well. When asked what special strategies he is using for this season, he stated there are no special strategies. ‘‘We don’t plan out our season, but we make sure we are at our best. We also play a couple of teams in the first months of our season for competition which gives us the training they need,” Pudwill said.

Junior transfer Jordan Van Nor-

Daisha RichardsSTAFF WRITER

man from Grossmont College, and sophomore transfer Uriel Villa from Pepperdine University are both players to look out for this year, as well as the other transfers and recruits. The Poets lost Chris Vil-

lanueva as one of the top water polo players but currently have senior goalie Casey Regehr returning this season. When asked what schools he consider the biggest competi-tion, Pudwill stated, “In conference,

Pomona (the defending champs who our Poets lost to by only 2 last year), as well as the University of Redlands and Claremont Mudd scripts. This year Whittier can ex-pect a much improved team.”

—Courtesy of www.wCpoets.Com

Senior Alex Perry passes the ball. Great things are expected from the team whose season record is already 2-0.

16 SPORTS September 10, 2009

Quaker Campus7214 Painter Ave Whittier, CA 90608

Poets bring home first win in three seasonsWomen’s soccer team breaks the NCIA and SCAA records for most consecutive losses with a record of 0-52 in their last three seasons

Scoring more goals in their first game than in all last season, the women’s soccer team took home their first win in three seasons. The Poets traveled to Illinois to MacMurray College on Thursday, Sept. 3. With 4 goals in the first half, Whittier quickly held the advantage. By the end of the game, MacMurray had suffered a devastating loss with a final score of 7-0. Senior Mayra Murillo, the only four-year member of the soccer team scored the final goal winning the first game of her college career.

Before their return home the women’s soccer team made another stop at Blackburn College in Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 5, to play their second game of the season. The sophomores stole the show scoring a total of 3 of the teams 5 goals. In another shut out, the Poets managed a 5-0 win, putting them at overall record of 2-0 this season. Between the two games, Whittier scored 12 goals for the season which is more than the last three seasons put together.

“With two wins under their belt, morale on the team is high, and everyone is working their hardest,” senior midfielder team captain Amanda Martinez said. Doing everything to better themselves the team has been at training camp since Tuesday, Aug. 25 with three practices a day, which is more than any other team. “We have also had sort of an advantage

Ginny TrasterSPORTS EDITOR

Football Preview: Poets strive to beat last year’s record

Poets prepared heavily for their first game with two weeks of foot-ball training camp. With last year’s record of 0-6 in conference and 1-8 overall, the Poets are looking forward to a better season. With over 60 recruits and transfers added to this year’s team, the Poets have high expectations to fulfill. Of the 63 new players, 40 of them are first-

years and 23 are transfers from all classes. “We have three goals for the season. Number one: a positive atti-tude, Number two: the development of success, Number three: is to be a team and be like a fam-ily,” Head Coach BJ Hammer stated. The Poets lost four top players last year. Running back Anthony Pomponio, wide receiver

Shawn Briggs, rush end Steffen Santos, and d e f e n s i v e end Dono-van Molony are some top players from t h e 2 0 0 8 season who will not be returning. Se-nior Brandon Bohem is a

returning linebacker from last year. Junior Ryan Kirkpatrick is a return-

ing defensive lineman. Juniors linemen Cody McDermott and Richard Duran are also some top players who will be returning this year. One player Whittier should give some attention to is first-year defensive back Alex Mitchell. Ham-mer states that Mitchell is a bright football player.

Another player Whittier should look out for is first-year second string quarterback Kelly McGuire. “He is a very mature player and had a great training camp,” Hammer said. “This season’s biggest competition

Daisha RichardsSTAFF WRITER

“We have a better of-fense and defense this year and they are very mentally prepared for this season”

BJ HammerHead Football Coach

is University of Redlands and Oc-cidental College. We’re going to take one game at a time,” Hammer said. “Expect a very hard-working, mature football team. We have a better offense and defense this year and they are very mentally prepared for this season. There is good senior leadership from Garrett Carr and Brandon Boehm.” First game kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. at Sul Ross State in El Paso, Texas. This is a year of achievable goals for the Poets football team and a great season in the making.

because other teams have not been able to practice because of the

fires,” junior midfielder Andrea Smith said. The team’s next game

is Thursday, Sept. 10 against La Verne, who they barely lost to

with an overall score of 3-2. This years team to beat is Redlands.

CouRtesy of GooGle imaGes