The Talon - Vol. 1, Issue 4

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by  Students of Avila College

The
AVILA COLLEGE
STUDENT VOICE
JANUARY 19, 1993 By the Students, For the Students
VOUME I, ISSUE 4
by Justine Dodge
graduate tuition costs remain The renovation and ncw Hildebrand, the board normal
Avila has announccd a slightly belowaverage. building construction students Avda's nurslllg department ly follows the recommendation
tuition increase for next year. The national trend sees col see around campus this year is one step closer to receiving oftheevaluators. Theboardof
rull-timc tuition will increase lege tuition costs continuing arc not paid for through the highest accreditation rating review will meet thisspring.
from S7,900 to $8,450 per to rise. Last year private col tuition. Campus improve possible given by the National Avila reccived an excellcnt
ycar, approximately a 7 per leges and universities ments, such as the renovated Lcague for Nursing. review by the evaluators who
ccnt increase. Thc part-time increased tuition at an average art centerand newlyconstruct The nursing department. recommended that Avi1'1 be
undergraduate tuition will rate of approximatcly 7%, ed communications building, recognized for excellence, has accredited for the next eight
increase by $10 from SI85 to while public institutions shot are financed through private bcen working diligently years, the best ratingpossible.
SI95 per a credit hour, up 5 up 11%. gifts from foundations and toward accreditation. Last Avila has madc many
perccnt. Thc graduate part According to Kramer. the friends of the co/lege. month evaluators from thc improvements over the last
timc tuition will increase by college anticipates additional According to Kramer. these National Leaguc of ursing couple of years to receive this
S15 from S200 to $215 per a tuition revenues for the 1993 improvementsdon't impact the came to visit thcschool in one high rating of excellence.
credit hour, a 7 1/2 percent 1994school year to beapprox costoftuition. of the last steps on that path Hildebrand attributes this high
increase. Room and board(for imately $550.000. This addi Current full-time students which began ovcr two years rating to thc increased enroll
a double room) will incrcase tional income is invested first have the option of freezing ago. This processstarts with a ment, the high educational lev
by S250 per semcster, and In financial aid. Over their tuition costs. Sincc /985 self-study report from the staff el of the faculty, and the nurs
room and board (for a single S240,000 of the new income Avila has offered thc coveringtwo yearsofthenurs ing learning resource center.
room) will increase by S350 will be awarded to students GuaranteedTuition Plan which ing department's curriculum The increased enrollment in
persemester. through need-based grants, freezes tuition for a four-year and all of its relat- the nursing
According to Dr. Larry academic scholarships. and period. Information on this ed components. The nursing department
Kramcr. president of Avila, performance grants. An addi plan can be obtaincd at the This395-pagedoc illustrates the
these increases place Avila's tional S270,000 will be invest Student Affairs Office in ument reviewed 33 dep~rtment has success Ihat
tuition at the average for pri ed in salary increases for cur MarianCenter. criteria established students felt
vate collcges in the area. The rent faculty and staff, and to by the National been working they were
part-time undergraduate and fund afew new positions. League for
achieving oH
Tom After the self fAa.cvu\l\tuy. in"'Tthh.e.:
Admi sions Admi~sions Lease study wascomplcl accreditation. n u r sin' l;
Dean ed agroup ofeval department al
imMallard.Dire torofAdmissiors StudentLife uators came to Avila now
Avila from the National have at least amasters in their
LeagueofNursing. area ofclinical specialty. The
Internationa Financial
Students Aid "They came to verify,clari main improvement Avila has
fy, and amplifYwhat is written made is in thesuperiorlevel of
Sr.MarieTucke CindyButler
in the self-study report," said their nursing learning resource
ILCP Financial Dr. Susan Hildebrand, chair center. The nursing learning
Instructions Aid person of the department of resource center offers interac
BruceInwards PaulGordon nursing. tive video equipment, medical
These evaluators did an equipment.andarealisticprac
College
Counseling Information Skills extensive four-day studyofthe ticesetting. The nursing learn
AnneSheehan Desk school that entailed cverything ing resource center offers stu
NickLewis
c=J from meeting all the adminis dents an environmcnt which is
Volunteer
tration to questioning students verysimilarto that ofan actual
Service Tutoring
Learning ~~anLescinskl 1 I I confidentially. The evaluators hospital setting.
NancvWorminotor I sst.Dean J even wcnt through student and Although the nursing
faculty records in the nursing department received an excel
dcpartmcnt. After thc four Icnt rating from its evaluators,
Sr. Marie
SCearvreiceers AcAafdfaeirmsic Joan Harris WrSitri.nMgarLyab Director's ~partment dwaryostewacrrcepoovretr.lhtahteisevgailvucanlOrtos tbhoearIdinaolfsarycvsiteilwl.bclHonilgdsebtoratnhde
Dean
GinaFrigaull MargaretHiggins the boardofreview. expects the department to
AcademicAffairs
The board of rcvicw is thc rcceive the rating ofexcellcnce
final step in thc accreditation as predicted bytheevaluators.
process. According to
Lookingfor Student Resources?
All theoffices in lower Blasco moved during
the break to first floor Carandolet. In addition, th~ Academic Dean's office from Lipper Blasco
has also relocated [0Caralldolet. (Diagram by Fred Briseno)
Lescinski Leaves video and audio production February 25, 1993, the 5th National Tire Wholesale, and
s. Joan Lescinski, the studi as well as. editing An.nual Independent College EnterpriseRe -Car. INSIDE...
s classroom, and InterviewDay will be held at T. involved in
Assistant Dean for Academic
o lilding is open the Westin Crown Center. Itunityyou
Affairs, is leaving Avila.
e welcome to This will bean opportunity for terview in Who's Who
Lescinski will be the new Vice
Prcsident and Dean evideoprodue- Avila students to interview ree Center Scholars
Academic AlTair st III lower O'Reilly with 30 to 40 ,trea employers 18 and Named
been dismantled, an e me of which include' esumes must
Fontbonnc Colic
1
mentmoved to sto mark Cards, Radio Shack. itlcd when the
L~uis, MissoLi
the new building. Systems for interviews arc liartllett /lamed
will assume
in Augus ment and furniture Blockbuster Vi Interested studcnts will AII-AmericaII
moved inas it is receive Support Inc. e notified of thc actual inter ScholarAthlete
Locker, Mi' view assignment by February
ofCorre 17. December '92 and May
llInication Interview Sign-Ups Top Tell
Mutual,
'93 graduates hnve priority in
to Ridgway Attention upcoming December Midwest HOllie Reviews
interviewassignments. butoth
Hall. is pletc. 'fhe 5,lJ45 '92 and May '93 graduates, New Engla of1992
ers nre welcome to interview
squarc foot building houses
herc's your big chanc.;! On Services. We
aswell.
Eagles Soar Toward District A,'i1aColle~e
Who's Who Named
Wumen'sIlaskethllllSrhedulc
by Linda Porter
The following graduating tions and recommended the 1/1'1 7:IIUp.llI.
seniors were selected 10 semi-finalists. These students The Eagles began the monlh 1/23 5:.111p.llI.
Who's Who AmongStudents were invited to complete an of December on a winning 1/21, 5:.'11p.llI.
PEOPLE in American Universities and applicalion outlining their streak. The leam won five 1130 5:;\01'.111.
NIGHT 213 5:30p.llI.
Colleges: Nancy Clark. achievements. gaines in a ro\v going into 2110 5:.101'.111
Laura HolTman, Laura The committee then Chrislmas break making their 2113 3:.'11p.llI.
Lowry-Greene, Denice Park, reviewed those applications record 10-1i. ~/IX 5:311p.m.
and MichelleUptegrove. and selected the fivc students While Ihe rest of us werc 2~/r22?0 (7,:.;0\0011''..111111.
by Herb Simon that were the determining rac (not all of them. just one will A list of graduating toWho's Who. playing with our prescnts the
I'd like 10 begin this nell' tor. Ihen thcre would he fel\' do) arc after the "traditional" seniors was sent to faculty, Seniors Clark, Hoffman, Eagles \ ere playing in the
scmesler by answering Ihc Iet tradilionalstudentsindeed. daytime hours or 8 a.m. lu 5 starf, and graduating seniors Lowry-Greene, Park. and Incarnale Wurd Tournamenl in
Icr to Ihe editor in the last II' not age nor ramily. then p.m. What do you think~ fornominationsin the rail. A Uptegrove will receive certifi San Antonio. Texas. They
issue. tvls. Hale made some what~ Living un campus? Could this be a workable dell committee composed of fac cates from Who's Who at the played undereated Incarnate
cogenl poinls. and I have the Again. mOSI students would. I nition? ulty members, students, and Honors Con~ocation on Word the Ilrsl night and lost by
,'" .... if.
ulmost respect for her for think. be nontraditional. One more thing. While it's staff reviewed the nomina- CommencementDay. I:! poinls. Thesccond night of IIIX 7:.'11p.llI.
speaking oul. I think that this Having ajob as well as going true that we older students the lourncy Ihey faced an Skill Drills, No Vacation- Eagles prac 11//2236 77::..'11011'p.1.1l1lI..
would beagood time toclarify to school? GCI real - most have cxperience on our side NCAA Division 2 school,
11.10 7:.10p.llI.
some of the points she raised collegestudents have heldjobs (although 1could argue with although Coach Turner reels tice over break to hone skills for District play 2/1 7:30p.lIl.
regarding traditional vcrsus sincethere haveb.::encollcges. the analogy of soldiers in CAMPUS CALENDAR lhat "lhe Eagles gave them a offs. (Photo by Herb Simon) 2/(, 7:.10p.lIl,
nontradilionalstudents. Perhaps others can define Viell~;Ul1 and World War II good game" Ihey were defeal 2110 7:.10p.llI.
2/13 7:.111p.llI.
TryasI might. Isimplycan the two. bUI to mc there is no one war was illegally entered ed by 10poinls. Coach Turner thinks lhat we back in the linc up by then. 2/t6 7:30p.lIl.
not adequately define eitherof difference. What malleI'S is intoand we weren't allowed to January 14-February 12, Dance Studio. Open to all The team's spirils. and will do better in the upcoming Keith broke a ringer during 2/1S 7:.10p.llI.
the two types. Is a sludenl that wc're all sludents: wc're win). we have also been oul of • K.C. ClayGuild Juried students, faculty and staff. scores. improved when lhey district games. praclice in December and has 2211221~1 77::.311111pp..llllII..
nonlraditional because ofagc? all seeking to improve our school longer. thus have lost Sholl' in theThornhill • YogaClasses meet every returned home Coach hopes to have the missed the last thrce weeks of 2/2~ 7:.1111).111.
Docs this apply bOlh 10 under minds and. just maybc. the some crucial sludy skills and to defcal l3elhel on January 4 Eaglc's leading scorcr and play.
~raduales and !!raduates, or condition of this world. And tidhits or knowledge thaI are Gallery Monday from 7to 8:30 byascoreor68-58. rebounder. Kcith Harris .,Denule",D()uhldll'ath.:r\\ilh\\'01111:n·...t~alll
~1erely 10one o':-the other~ II' that makes us all vcry special rarely needed in "lhe real Januarv 24, p.m. in the Dance Studio.
to bOlh. then what arc the tra people,indeed. world" but in which professors • Manditory Student Athlete Open to all students, faculty Young Team Struggles
ditional ages for lhem. given II' "Nighl People" is sup secm to lake a greal deal of SemesterMeeting from 7 and stall
that sonIc postgraduate pro posed 10be aboul nonlradition delight in tcsting us (quadratic 8:30 p.m. in the Whitfield January 29 and 31, NAIA Selects ·Avila Athlete
gramsol'ien last until astudent al studcnts but there arc no equations, 1'01' instancc). With Conference Room. •The Movie "UnderSiege" by Linda Porler developmenl. "You hal'e to
i1s1'1w0elulndinetrogrhaidsuoarlchscorntlhyi.rttiheesn') spuocinhl tuhrinlhgcs.ctohlcunmnw')haMt'saythbee tbhoitshboelidnegrsaon,dIycoounntegnedr sthtua t Januarv 25 -April 29. at 9p.m. in the Marian Amy Hartnett, a memberof the Lady Hartnell i's majoring in radiographic tech strTuhgegliLngadytoEiamgplersovacrcthsteiillr ybcoaurngin tmeainmd twhaitththnios isseanviocrrys
Ihe world "sludenl" must be this should focus on whal the dents·spend a great deal of •AerobicsClasses meet Cetller. Eagles volleyball team, was selected as nology al1l.l,;earned Dean's IiSl honors for currenl rccord or :!-11. They and it is the seniors that play
rcdefined - aren'l those in name implies: nighl people. lime trying to assimilate Ihem Mondaysand Wednesdays February 12and 14, an All-American Scholar-Athlete by the six consecuH~esemesters. broke even during their crs usually look to 1'01' leader
puslgraduate programs consid thai is. studenls or whalcver selvcs into college life: the from 12:30to 1:30p.l1l. and •The Movie"Sister Act" at ational Association of Intercollegiate Accordihg to Athletic Director Carl Decembertournarnellt . ship."
ersludenls,100? age, family relationships. edu onlydirference isin whalarcas Tuesday and Thursdays 9p.m. in the Marian Athletics( AlA). Clapp stud~nt athletes Illust attain a mini During Ihe Brcscia Avis Williamson. Omaha
OK, so it's not age. Whal. calional level or what have lhe tillle is spent. The bottom from 9 to 10p.m. in the Cetller. Hartnell, a juniur from Merriam. mum 3.5 grac\e point average to be consid Tourn:lllleni the leam /OSI the NE. lead. lhe tcarn in both
Ihen? Pamil), responsibilities? you, who take cOllrst::-; at night. linc Is tlrat. if '1I1)' lo.:"ol1cgc stu Kansas, served as tcaln captain durin!:; 'ercLl I'Llr lli'is prestigious IlOllUr. 1-lallliCll ....~P~"'''8 Ban")...:. l(l \he hos\ ~,""\- scoring. (12 points per ganlc)
Wc all have family rcsponsi After all. wh:.llevcraffccts olei denl has time 10 spare. then he the fall season. Sheearned three val'. ily was one01'72 selected nalionally. lege 59-71. but camc back to and rebounding (8.5 per
bilities: whether 10 a spouse CI' studenls at night impacts or she simply isn't aware of beal Ohio or the Dominicnn gamc). Sl. Louis native
letters forher performance.
and children or to parems and cqually on the younger - the thesitualion. 68-65 Paullelle Carolhers is averag
siblings mak..:s no dilTcren..:eat book store and snack bar arc So. there you have it: wc're Coach Fred Turncr says he ing 11.8 poinls and 7rebounds
all. Having children ofone's just asclosed. asarc lhc library no dirferent bUI for cosmetic is optimistic about lhe teams pergame.
0\ n~ Sorry. but Iknow some andadministrationofllces. effects. Welcomc back: Ihope
high school studcnts who arc And maybc I've defined a you havc asuccessful semester Wellness Center Opens
themsclves parents. Bcing nontradilional student al'ier all. and I'll :;ee yuu around cam
married~ Marriage is so com Maybe anonlraditional student pus. FiNeen Things to Doin Kansas City Avila has a new way to Already on tap ror SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW
mon amongcollegestudenls. ir is simply one whose classes Wolakota. by Cecilia Rog stay healthy: the Center for January are yoga and aero-
Health Promotion and bics classes thaI will be
Teachers Needed, Part-time Positions • Secashowal MartinCityMelodrama Wellness. a collaboration held in the Dance Studio.
Rell1ember: • Visit theJohnson CountyCon1l'H1nityCultural Center between Athletic Director (See campus calendar for Softball Team Baseball Team
• Browse Border's Booksforendless hours Carl Clapp and Director of tiIlles)
4-H Adventure Club before and after school February is • Chcckout lheOpposilesexorgoun awildshoppingspreeal Health Services Carol The Center will also Looks For District Has Potential To
Ward ParkwayorBannistcrMalls Frevert. All students, facul- sponsor two forums in
Child program sponsored by the Youth Black History Month. • Take the56CounlryClubbus10an area ofIhecitythat you have ty, and stall members will February - one on sexual Championsh.ip Be Best Ever
Development Program ofUniversity neverbeentobefore
In the next issue or have new opportunities to awareness (Feb. II and 12)
• Takcastrollon the Plaza
Extension-University ofMissouri, The Talon look for a • Playgolrinthesnowat Heri!age Park participate in wellness, ancl anOther on Harmony Avila's softball team could make a TheEagle's baseball team couldjustbe
Lincoln University schedule orevents • Go iccskatingal CrownCenter recreation, ancl intramural and Diversity (Feb. 15 - strong run at the NALA District 16cham the bestever, according to first year head
Children from Grades K-6 sponsored by GosecaBladesgame programs through the 19). The locations will be pionship thisyear. Lastyear'ssquadend Coach Jim Huber. Nineteen letterman
• Racethecarsal 1-35and alternate Route69 Center. postedaround campus. ed their season 18 - 15, posting a loss to will return tojoin up with a group of tal
Student Life and
Talk totheanimalsat theZoo The Center's programs The intramural 3 on 3 Will'iam Jewell in the first round of ented newcomers.
events held by the • Read the Pilcltand lindagrcat musicshoworcomedyclubof will promote wellness and basketball program will District 16playoffs. Allbutone memberoflastyear's pitch
Location: CenterSchool District yourchoice
Black Alumni physical fitness. According accept entries from January This year Coach Dave Melton's team ing staff will return. Seniors Dave
Needed: Assistant Teachers Association. • Gel lost in Raytown to Clapp, programs will 25 to February 3. The pro- will be led by three returning All District LiebnitzofKansas CityandJerry Rhubart
• CountthenumberoflI,ehydrantsalongtheentirelengthof
Times: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wornall Road include wellness forums, gram runs from Feb. 9 J5 players. Junior Holly Shelby led last ofOlathewill lead thepitchers.
3to 6 p.m. • DreamaboutSummerin KansasCilY classes, informal recreation- through March 5. year's team in hitting, batting a .510. Also returning are center fielder Gary
al opportunities, intramural For more information all Senior Jenny Hale was not far behind, Haarman, who led the team in stolen
Needed: Kindergarten Teachers
competitions, and sports theCenterand its programs, batting.494. SophomoreShannon Walter bases while hitting .364, and pitcher/first
11:20 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Mon - Fri • The English Club meeting is scheduled for January 21
clubs. contact942-8400ext. 234. led the team in pitChing with a 2.43 . baseman Shane Newbrough, who lead the
from 12:15 to I:15 p.m. in the Barefoot Room in Marian r-------------------------------------------,
Extend~d Day, Some flexible hours earnedrun average.. . team in homeruns.
Center. The meeting is open to all English majors and Intramural Program Schedule :
Requirements: Atleast 60 hours ofcollege On March t6, the softball teum will TheEagles opener will.be March 4- 6
minors as well as anyqne who is interested. The Sigma Tau I
credit in Education orclosely related field AciivityDatcs : , ·op.en the season with a bomegame attheanllualSnowballClassicatborne.
Delta charter was approved and plans for initiation will be I ~\'agai~stBakerUniver~ity.at 2:30·p.rti:.\..~. £.: ,l. .. .•
made. Baskelball Jan25 Feb3 Fcb9-Mar5 I
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• The Avila Art Guild has changed leaders, contact Nikki 30n3 II :" • '. Y.·
Moralezfor more information (966-8661). Ion IIShootout II
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Contact: University Extension • ASNO will discuss the upcoming convention in April at IndoorSoccer Mar I Mar 10 Mar tS-Mar18 I
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1601 E, 18th St. Suite 200 the next meeting. Please contact Nancy Clark (765-6661) TcnnisSinglcs Mar 15 Mar24 Mar2S r - - Shc;;ySumv:- - , r &;t;;Mtzi;;nM:B.C.' r - 'Wmi;;;'R';;c;a';;'- '.
for more information about the convention and upcoming
Kansas City, Missouri 64108 events. andDoubles I• \9V1c3s·t6p7o7r-t2A67re2a •• • Rev. AlbertColbert. Pasror • • !iairMScl~l'lisl
Call 472-0227 • Avila Senate has positions open for business and nursing SoftballToul11i1mcnt AprilS April 15 April16and 17 • Professiun•aRlC\'V1JnI1r1d0P'roc('~sil1g • • Sunday Morning • •• AFnoyrHapapiro·intlllc&ntWsocmalcl:n ••
Equal Opportunity Employer sinefnoartmoartsi.onC. ontact Laura Hofrn~:·.:1 (542-461 I) for more ILAFollrSccuhrerdeunltesinafrocrmsuabtijocnctc1a0llc9h4a2n·1g1e4.tlO,ext.234. _ IIL -Sp-ecAi•a-ll.lCiwsTot-orrairrlelnks-sAgpcPuorAimn-pdlwi&eulnf-lllTc'(•ue'tr·l-a.hia-l1 .JII •L•• 4600WCloe1rv0seh:l4iap5ndSa..emrKv..iCce., t\'10..J•I• IL• PIF'rm"d.\,.'s,7Tl6I\/VH5"'-rs,9\""0."6FN9/(I"1STIo'I!,'I.r, .J•I
Eagles Soar Toward District A,'i1aColle~e
Who's Who Named
Wumen'sIlaskethllllSrhedulc
by Linda Porter
The following graduating tions and recommended the 1/1'1 7:IIUp.llI.
seniors were selected 10 semi-finalists. These students The Eagles began the monlh 1/23 5:.111p.llI.
Who's Who AmongStudents were invited to complete an of December on a winning 1/21, 5:.'11p.llI.
PEOPLE in American Universities and applicalion outlining their streak. The leam won five 1130 5:;\01'.111.
NIGHT 213 5:30p.llI.
Colleges: Nancy Clark. achievements. gaines in a ro\v going into 2110 5:.101'.111
Laura HolTman, Laura The committee then Chrislmas break making their 2113 3:.'11p.llI.
Lowry-Greene, Denice Park, reviewed those applications record 10-1i. ~/IX 5:311p.m.
and MichelleUptegrove. and selected the fivc students While Ihe rest of us werc 2~/r22?0 (7,:.;0\0011''..111111.
by Herb Simon that were the determining rac (not all of them. just one will A list of graduating toWho's Who. playing with our prescnts the
I'd like 10 begin this nell' tor. Ihen thcre would he fel\' do) arc after the "traditional" seniors was sent to faculty, Seniors Clark, Hoffman, Eagles \ ere playing in the
scmesler by answering Ihc Iet tradilionalstudentsindeed. daytime hours or 8 a.m. lu 5 starf, and graduating seniors Lowry-Greene, Park. and Incarnale Wurd Tournamenl in
Icr to Ihe editor in the last II' not age nor ramily. then p.m. What do you think~ fornominationsin the rail. A Uptegrove will receive certifi San Antonio. Texas. They
issue. tvls. Hale made some what~ Living un campus? Could this be a workable dell committee composed of fac cates from Who's Who at the played undereated Incarnate
cogenl poinls. and I have the Again. mOSI students would. I nition? ulty members, students, and Honors Con~ocation on Word the Ilrsl night and lost by
,'" .... if.
ulmost respect for her for think. be nontraditional. One more thing. While it's staff reviewed the nomina- CommencementDay. I:! poinls. Thesccond night of IIIX 7:.'11p.llI.
speaking oul. I think that this Having ajob as well as going true that we older students the lourncy Ihey faced an Skill Drills, No Vacation- Eagles prac 11//2236 77::..'11011'p.1.1l1lI..
would beagood time toclarify to school? GCI real - most have cxperience on our side NCAA Division 2 school,
11.10 7:.10p.llI.
some of the points she raised collegestudents have heldjobs (although 1could argue with although Coach Turner reels tice over break to hone skills for District play 2/1 7:30p.lIl.
regarding traditional vcrsus sincethere haveb.::encollcges. the analogy of soldiers in CAMPUS CALENDAR lhat "lhe Eagles gave them a offs. (Photo by Herb Simon) 2/(, 7:.10p.lIl,
nontradilionalstudents. Perhaps others can define Viell~;Ul1 and World War II good game" Ihey were defeal 2110 7:.10p.llI.
2/13 7:.111p.llI.
TryasI might. Isimplycan the two. bUI to mc there is no one war was illegally entered ed by 10poinls. Coach Turner thinks lhat we back in the linc up by then. 2/t6 7:30p.lIl.
not adequately define eitherof difference. What malleI'S is intoand we weren't allowed to January 14-February 12, Dance Studio. Open to all The team's spirils. and will do better in the upcoming Keith broke a ringer during 2/1S 7:.10p.llI.
the two types. Is a sludenl that wc're all sludents: wc're win). we have also been oul of • K.C. ClayGuild Juried students, faculty and staff. scores. improved when lhey district games. praclice in December and has 2211221~1 77::.311111pp..llllII..
nonlraditional because ofagc? all seeking to improve our school longer. thus have lost Sholl' in theThornhill • YogaClasses meet every returned home Coach hopes to have the missed the last thrce weeks of 2/2~ 7:.1111).111.
Docs this apply bOlh 10 under minds and. just maybc. the some crucial sludy skills and to defcal l3elhel on January 4 Eaglc's leading scorcr and play.
~raduales and !!raduates, or condition of this world. And tidhits or knowledge thaI are Gallery Monday from 7to 8:30 byascoreor68-58. rebounder. Kcith Harris .,Denule",D()uhldll'ath.:r\\ilh\\'01111:n·...t~alll
~1erely 10one o':-the other~ II' that makes us all vcry special rarely needed in "lhe real Januarv 24, p.m. in the Dance Studio.
to bOlh. then what arc the tra people,indeed. world" but in which professors • Manditory Student Athlete Open to all students, faculty Young Team Struggles
ditional ages for lhem. given II' "Nighl People" is sup secm to lake a greal deal of SemesterMeeting from 7 and stall
that sonIc postgraduate pro posed 10be aboul nonlradition delight in tcsting us (quadratic 8:30 p.m. in the Whitfield January 29 and 31, NAIA Selects ·Avila Athlete
gramsol'ien last until astudent al studcnts but there arc no equations, 1'01' instancc). With Conference Room. •The Movie "UnderSiege" by Linda Porler developmenl. "You hal'e to
i1s1'1w0elulndinetrogrhaidsuoarlchscorntlhyi.rttiheesn') spuocinhl tuhrinlhgcs.ctohlcunmnw')haMt'saythbee tbhoitshboelidnegrsaon,dIycoounntegnedr sthtua t Januarv 25 -April 29. at 9p.m. in the Marian Amy Hartnett, a memberof the Lady Hartnell i's majoring in radiographic tech strTuhgegliLngadytoEiamgplersovacrcthsteiillr ybcoaurngin tmeainmd twhaitththnios isseanviocrrys
Ihe world "sludenl" must be this should focus on whal the dents·spend a great deal of •AerobicsClasses meet Cetller. Eagles volleyball team, was selected as nology al1l.l,;earned Dean's IiSl honors for currenl rccord or :!-11. They and it is the seniors that play
rcdefined - aren'l those in name implies: nighl people. lime trying to assimilate Ihem Mondaysand Wednesdays February 12and 14, an All-American Scholar-Athlete by the six consecuH~esemesters. broke even during their crs usually look to 1'01' leader
puslgraduate programs consid thai is. studenls or whalcver selvcs into college life: the from 12:30to 1:30p.l1l. and •The Movie"Sister Act" at ational Association of Intercollegiate Accordihg to Athletic Director Carl Decembertournarnellt . ship."
ersludenls,100? age, family relationships. edu onlydirference isin whalarcas Tuesday and Thursdays 9p.m. in the Marian Athletics( AlA). Clapp stud~nt athletes Illust attain a mini During Ihe Brcscia Avis Williamson. Omaha
OK, so it's not age. Whal. calional level or what have lhe tillle is spent. The bottom from 9 to 10p.m. in the Cetller. Hartnell, a juniur from Merriam. mum 3.5 grac\e point average to be consid Tourn:lllleni the leam /OSI the NE. lead. lhe tcarn in both
Ihen? Pamil), responsibilities? you, who take cOllrst::-; at night. linc Is tlrat. if '1I1)' lo.:"ol1cgc stu Kansas, served as tcaln captain durin!:; 'ercLl I'Llr lli'is prestigious IlOllUr. 1-lallliCll ....~P~"'''8 Ban")...:. l(l \he hos\ ~,""\- scoring. (12 points per ganlc)
Wc all have family rcsponsi After all. wh:.llevcraffccts olei denl has time 10 spare. then he the fall season. Sheearned three val'. ily was one01'72 selected nalionally. lege 59-71. but camc back to and rebounding (8.5 per
bilities: whether 10 a spouse CI' studenls at night impacts or she simply isn't aware of beal Ohio or the Dominicnn gamc). Sl. Louis native
letters forher performance.
and children or to parems and cqually on the younger - the thesitualion. 68-65 Paullelle Carolhers is averag
siblings mak..:s no dilTcren..:eat book store and snack bar arc So. there you have it: wc're Coach Fred Turncr says he ing 11.8 poinls and 7rebounds
all. Having children ofone's just asclosed. asarc lhc library no dirferent bUI for cosmetic is optimistic about lhe teams pergame.
0\ n~ Sorry. but Iknow some andadministrationofllces. effects. Welcomc back: Ihope
high school studcnts who arc And maybc I've defined a you havc asuccessful semester Wellness Center Opens
themsclves parents. Bcing nontradilional student al'ier all. and I'll :;ee yuu around cam
married~ Marriage is so com Maybe anonlraditional student pus. FiNeen Things to Doin Kansas City Avila has a new way to Already on tap ror SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW
mon amongcollegestudenls. ir is simply one whose classes Wolakota. by Cecilia Rog stay healthy: the Center for January are yoga and aero-
Health Promotion and bics classes thaI will be
Teachers Needed, Part-time Positions • Secashowal MartinCityMelodrama Wellness. a collaboration held in the Dance Studio.
Rell1ember: • Visit theJohnson CountyCon1l'H1nityCultural Center between Athletic Director (See campus calendar for Softball Team Baseball Team
• Browse Border's Booksforendless hours Carl Clapp and Director of tiIlles)
4-H Adventure Club before and after school February is • Chcckout lheOpposilesexorgoun awildshoppingspreeal Health Services Carol The Center will also Looks For District Has Potential To
Ward ParkwayorBannistcrMalls Frevert. All students, facul- sponsor two forums in
Child program sponsored by the Youth Black History Month. • Take the56CounlryClubbus10an area ofIhecitythat you have ty, and stall members will February - one on sexual Championsh.ip Be Best Ever
Development Program ofUniversity neverbeentobefore
In the next issue or have new opportunities to awareness (Feb. II and 12)
• Takcastrollon the Plaza
Extension-University ofMissouri, The Talon look for a • Playgolrinthesnowat Heri!age Park participate in wellness, ancl anOther on Harmony Avila's softball team could make a TheEagle's baseball team couldjustbe
Lincoln University schedule orevents • Go iccskatingal CrownCenter recreation, ancl intramural and Diversity (Feb. 15 - strong run at the NALA District 16cham the bestever, according to first year head
Children from Grades K-6 sponsored by GosecaBladesgame programs through the 19). The locations will be pionship thisyear. Lastyear'ssquadend Coach Jim Huber. Nineteen letterman
• Racethecarsal 1-35and alternate Route69 Center. postedaround campus. ed their season 18 - 15, posting a loss to will return tojoin up with a group of tal
Student Life and
Talk totheanimalsat theZoo The Center's programs The intramural 3 on 3 Will'iam Jewell in the first round of ented newcomers.
events held by the • Read the Pilcltand lindagrcat musicshoworcomedyclubof will promote wellness and basketball program will District 16playoffs. Allbutone memberoflastyear's pitch
Location: CenterSchool District yourchoice
Black Alumni physical fitness. According accept entries from January This year Coach Dave Melton's team ing staff will return. Seniors Dave
Needed: Assistant Teachers Association. • Gel lost in Raytown to Clapp, programs will 25 to February 3. The pro- will be led by three returning All District LiebnitzofKansas CityandJerry Rhubart
• CountthenumberoflI,ehydrantsalongtheentirelengthof
Times: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wornall Road include wellness forums, gram runs from Feb. 9 J5 players. Junior Holly Shelby led last ofOlathewill lead thepitchers.
3to 6 p.m. • DreamaboutSummerin KansasCilY classes, informal recreation- through March 5. year's team in hitting, batting a .510. Also returning are center fielder Gary
al opportunities, intramural For more information all Senior Jenny Hale was not far behind, Haarman, who led the team in stolen
Needed: Kindergarten Teachers
competitions, and sports theCenterand its programs, batting.494. SophomoreShannon Walter bases while hitting .364, and pitcher/first
11:20 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Mon - Fri • The English Club meeting is scheduled for January 21
clubs. contact942-8400ext. 234. led the team in pitChing with a 2.43 . baseman Shane Newbrough, who lead the
from 12:15 to I:15 p.m. in the Barefoot Room in Marian r-------------------------------------------,
Extend~d Day, Some flexible hours earnedrun average.. . team in homeruns.
Center. The meeting is open to all English majors and Intramural Program Schedule :
Requirements: Atleast 60 hours ofcollege On March t6, the softball teum will TheEagles opener will.be March 4- 6
minors as well as anyqne who is interested. The Sigma Tau I
credit in Education orclosely related field AciivityDatcs : , ·op.en the season with a bomegame attheanllualSnowballClassicatborne.
Delta charter was approved and plans for initiation will be I ~\'agai~stBakerUniver~ity.at 2:30·p.rti:.\..~. £.: ,l. .. .•
made. Baskelball Jan25 Feb3 Fcb9-Mar5 I
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• The Avila Art Guild has changed leaders, contact Nikki 30n3 II :" • '. Y.·
Moralezfor more information (966-8661). Ion IIShootout II
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Contact: University Extension • ASNO will discuss the upcoming convention in April at IndoorSoccer Mar I Mar 10 Mar tS-Mar18 I
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1601 E, 18th St. Suite 200 the next meeting. Please contact Nancy Clark (765-6661) TcnnisSinglcs Mar 15 Mar24 Mar2S r - - Shc;;ySumv:- - , r &;t;;Mtzi;;nM:B.C.' r - 'Wmi;;;'R';;c;a';;'- '.
for more information about the convention and upcoming
Kansas City, Missouri 64108 events. andDoubles I• \9V1c3s·t6p7o7r-t2A67re2a •• • Rev. AlbertColbert. Pasror • • !iairMScl~l'lisl
Call 472-0227 • Avila Senate has positions open for business and nursing SoftballToul11i1mcnt AprilS April 15 April16and 17 • Professiun•aRlC\'V1JnI1r1d0P'roc('~sil1g • • Sunday Morning • •• AFnoyrHapapiro·intlllc&ntWsocmalcl:n ••
Equal Opportunity Employer sinefnoartmoartsi.onC. ontact Laura Hofrn~:·.:1 (542-461 I) for more ILAFollrSccuhrerdeunltesinafrocrmsuabtijocnctc1a0llc9h4a2n·1g1e4.tlO,ext.234. _ IIL -Sp-ecAi•a-ll.lCiwsTot-orrairrlelnks-sAgpcPuorAimn-pdlwi&eulnf-lllTc'(•ue'tr·l-a.hia-l1 .JII •L•• 4600WCloe1rv0seh:l4iap5ndSa..emrKv..iCce., t\'10..J•I• IL• PIF'rm"d.\,.'s,7Tl6I\/VH5"'-rs,9\""0."6FN9/(I"1STIo'I!,'I.r, .J•I
Students Struggle To Meet Tuition
DearTalon, any decisions about their
by Lee Ann Rickard the extra $500 I have to I can't work more than This year you have kept school orcurriculum. Now
The tuition at Avila will come up with to continue the full-tfme schedule I the Avila college communi we're in college and with
increase $500 next year. anotheryear. already work. Grants don't ty well informed ofthehap out even being consulted,
Am I surprised? No. I chose Avila. I knew it cover the full cost, and penings concerning the the something that wejust took
FrustrateJ is more like it. had a higher tuition, but it loans have to be paid back. atre. As you well know, the for granted is being taken
The aJministration can was possible and the educa Ultimately, a tuition theatredepartment has been away. To the person who
come up with 100 reasons tion seemed worth it. I've increase will come out of having a few troubles con first suggested thechanging
to justify the tuition hike, had to replace nice steak another budget squeeze. I cerning many different of re to er, were those two
and they all sound good: dinners with hot dogs allli just hope there is something things. This isaleiterthat [ lillie lellers really bothering
new equipment, better squeeze the money out of left to squeeze out for the wish I didn't have to write, you so much that you had
phone systems, computers my budget. inevitable tuition increase considering the to waste
and Avila grants. I know 1could freeze my tuition in 1994. other activities Opposition your time
they are all for the better which would guarantee a It's hard enough for stu that are already on trying to
ment of the school and the fixed price while I finish dents to make ends meet going on. This to Spelling change it?
improvement of my educa my degree. But it is hard now. With tuition costs letter concerns It is easy if
Change
tional experience, but as enough to pay tuition in the continuing to go up. acol the changing of they were
many other students who first place so theextra mon lege degree is more than a the spelling of looking for
pay their own way through ey to freeze it is impossible dream. It is adream for the theatre to the something
college, all I can think ofis tocomeup with. rich. mar e Why make this an wrong with
Americanized us in order
. Barnhart &Buice spelling of the to make us
issue when the
ater. I don't look bad.
know if this is This, In
people that are in
1992" an act of patrio fact, may
"THE TEN REVIEW OF
tism on the have not
the theatre spell it
English depart been the
ment's part (the case at all,
theatre?
English depart however it
ment is where I makes the
by Brian Barnhart
heard that this who I e
Top Ten Movies of1992 Ten WorstMovies of 1992 complaint first stemmed action seem pelly and unde
(alphabetical order) (alphabetical order) from and if I am wrong, I served of all this allention.
would be more than happy Why make this an issue
to have someone set me when the people that are in
I. Aladdin I. Alan and Naomi
straight) or just someone the theatre spell it theat~?
2. De\;'cat~~~c.n
3. Enchanted April 3. Buffythe Vampire Slayer trying to kick us when It is notexclusivelyourthe
4. GlengarryGlen Ross 4. Cool World we're down. [don't mean atre, but it is slowly becom
5. Husbandsand Wives 5. Freejack to say that the theatre ing the only thing we can
6. Malcolm X department is suffering any put our nameon. We could
6. HellraiserIII: Hell on Eanh
7. NakedLunch more than some other name it theat@as it was, or,
7. HomeAlone2: LostinNew York
8. OfMiceand Men departments are, it's just we could change English to
8. Lethal Weapon 3
9. Raise theRed Lantern 9. Rampage that itseems like the admin EngIisize.
istration keeps focusing on
10.ResevoirDogs 10.Sleepwalkers
non-essential aspects of the by MariaC. Swindell
theatre that could be time (This letter does not neces
better spent. In high sarily reflect the views of
school, the format was such all of the theatre majors,
by Jason M. Buice get up anJ leave the theatre. fine literature on the big that slUdel1\s did not make teachers, orstaff.)
This movie is sexist, racist, screen with big name stars.
and every other -ist, but it However, this movie was
I have divided my ten sure .is better than some like a roller coaster ride at
Wanted:
picks (alphabetically) into Jean Snipes Van Do-Da kiddy-land. Just when I
two cate!!ories: Pleasant movie. Let's just say it's a started to get interested
Surprisesand Why? movie for the men and everything slov/ed down to
leave it at that. i:itl-tl 5m.p.h. "Cl"Cl 1/2
PleasantSurprises Studelll writers 1'01' The Talvll to write news,
"Toys"- All I can say is, fedtures, or editorials
"Flirting"- A fine-art sur Why the depressing war
prise from down under. A "I-land that Rocks the undertones? Why the atti Student artists who want to draw cartoons
typical Romeo ancl Juliet Cradle"- It was corny, pre tude L L? Why the waste Contact Ira Schick at 444-0880 or
love story with a twist. dictable, and an insult to of precious time (10 years
"Cl-tl"Cl my intelligence. "But it to make the film) Mr. Luana Cumpton at 943-5341.
was just a fun movie," Levinson?tip
"I-Iero" - A big name, big argues my movie-going
budget fi1m staring Dustin companion. I had more fun "A League of Their Own"
Hoffman, Andy Garcia and calling out insults to the Who cares if Madonna
Geena Davis. This movie actors and laughing at their gropes the baseball dia THE TALON STAFF
is funny and intriguing. melodramatic looks of pan mond, makes eyes at every
Definitely the best film of icand fear. i:i 1/2 one, and catcht's a fly ball LuanaMariaCumpton Co~EUilor. ProductionEdihlT
the year for Andy Garcia into cenier'? This movie IraSchick Co-Edilor.ManagingEditor
and GeenaDavis. -;.'rt.r"Cl "Jennifer8"- I liked the sto was annoyinganc! boring. "C1 LLyinddiaaEPorvritner IlusincCsnspMyaEndaigtoerr
ry idea, but Andy Garcia CeciliaRog FealUre'Editor
"Husbands and Wive''' was just too darn melodra Honorable Mention RonArens Dcsigner
Woody Allen really knows matic for my liking. Also, FredBriscno Arlisl
how to keep a turbulent this film got alittle"Silence "Zombie Rampage"- A lot J~ HerbSimon Photographer
DoUyHamilton Advisor
film moving. "Clp.-tl 1/2 ofthe Lambs" in places. If of Avila College theater ~'t ';\vilaCollege Publisher
movies like this keep get major faces, anJ practicnlly
"Malcolm X"- An inspiring ting released, American no budge!. The death TlwTalon'sEilorlalPolicy:
film. Good things come to audiences should have no scenes in this moving hor 771.TALONisprodncedbyIhcslUdel1ls. Opinionsexpressed(Irethose
oftheuuthorsnnddoriolnecessarilyreflectIhoseofIhetrusteesorofthe
those who observe and at problem identifying body ror are more gruesome than ,adOlinlslnuionofAvil(lCollege.
least try to understand. parts in trash dumpsites. swatting flies. For a good '/""11,erAtoN.encourageSICllers10Iheeditor. LeUers10IheeclitormUSI
!:!i-:r laugh and asense of fami1 " includethe.wricer'ssignalure.name.'Iddressandlelephonenumberforvcri
Iic~lion nndcarlbe 1I1~i1ed orbroughttoThe TAl.ON nelVsroom in the
iarity with the big Slars of
StudentAelivilieSRoom in Marian Cenlr(', 11901 Wornall Rd., Avila
"Reservoir Dogs"- When "Last of the Mohicans"- I !-\vila. check this Trust in College,KansnsCiIY,MO 641.1~. PlensekeepleUersto300worclsorless.
the police officer's ear was appreciate the attempt of Us production out! (An "!!lIeTAEONrescl"/eslhe,ught10editleiter10theoililOr. 'nll'IVriler'snallle
being sliced ofT, I wanted to trying to capture apiece of '"E" foreffort) ~~i".:~ _. ~~.Y<r:~- ~>~