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Show rarwyjitwrsi cciihmw 018(0 rot o m, itteKi o unMfr.vi VRtu, :q::oi irkI Parsons Outlast Albertson; lose to National American by Tim Haran Contributing writer Less than a week after securing first place in the Independent conference of the Pacific Northwest region and receiving eight votes for a national raiudng, the Westminster soccer team lost two out of its final three home games of the season. The Parsons now are 4 on the 8-- year. Westminster lost to Hope International on Sept. 18 but quickly bounced back against rival Albertson College on Sept. 19 winning 2 in overtime. "This was our biggest win of the season," said freshman forward Tyler Kofoed. "Especially since we lost yesterday to Hope." On Sept. 20, Westminster matched up against National American College, who is currently ranked eleventh in the NA1A. 1-- 0, 3-- The Parsons started the game with an unconventional lineup. Sweeper Trent Wann played up front while Matt Hilderman played back. Dieter Richter also moved to the right side from his accustomed front left wing position. "Trent was up front because he can hold the ball a little better'said sophomore midfielder Terry Sorensen. "They National American have some fast guys up front and Matt's a quicker sweeper." Last time Westminster met National American, the result was markedly different. "The first time we played this team they tried to use their local kids from South Dakota and we kicked their butts ," said Chris Dorich, head coach. "Now they've got players from all over the world because they can offer them money to play." "That's the difference," Sorensen said. "We are doing really well considering most of our team is from Salt Lake with no money to play soccer." 7-0- photo by Amy Filling the net: Westminsters soccer team improved their overall record to College 2 in overtime. However, the Parsons lost to Hope International (1-3-- by Lisa Wells McDonald Forum staff writer Craig Waterman, one of several e new faculty members, has joined Westminster with a specialty area in philosophy of the mind and foundations of cognitive science. Waterman has a B.S. in psychology from the University of Maryland and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas. He instructed at the University of Texas for two years following graduation. Waterman is currently teaching Introduction to Philosophy. In the Spring he will also be teaching introduction to Ethics. Waterman said he hopes to offer a May term course in philosophy of the mind. Waterman became interested in philosophy because of a high school English teacher who had an interest in Aristotle and metaphysics. In his undergraduate work, he saw the parallels between psychology and philosophy. Waterman developed his interest in cognitive psychology when he began to wonder about the relationship full-tim- of Communications Office Homecoming Week: Oktoberfest is one of several activities planned for Homecoming week. Also planned is a historical campus tour, flag football and the Presidents Ball. A Week of Old and New Traditions weekend will kick by Amy Hodson Forum staff writer ASWC is marking the end of sandals and shorts this week with the first "Goodbye to Summer Week." The Alumni Office will end the week with Westminster's annual Homecoming weekend. Sept. 25-2- 6. Goodbye to Summer Week" begins with a Ski Snowboard training workshop in Tanner Plaza on Sept. 2. The band. Homegrown, will play for Westminster students from 5 to 7 p.m. The workshop will include prize drawings and giveaways. A coffee house will be held in the Shaw Center from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 23. The program will feature Rusty Jacobs & Wood Tea Company, an Irish Celtic jigband. On Sept. 24, ASWC will sponsor "The Last Climb." Students can watch and participate in a climbing wall presentation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Tanner Plaza. 0) 4 by beating Albertson and National American Young (6-0- ). Watermans Philosophy A Little Germany at Westminster Photo courtesy 8-- Homecoming off at noon on Sept. 25 with a campus tour by Westminster historian, Douglas Brackenridge, author of "A History of Westminster College." At 3 p.m. a flag football game will be held in Dane Hansen Memorial Stadium. Alumni, students, staff and faculty are invited to participate. The evening or Sept. 25 will include Bavarian food and music. See WESTMINSTER, page 4 IjTW I'WlJLTifK' IJd! (tern! VttlS&i) between the mind and the body. Waterman loves to read and said, "In my field you have an excuse to study anything." He recommended two books to students interested in the philosophy of the mind, Consciousness Explained" by Daniel C. Dennet and "The Mind's I: Fantasies and Reflections on Self and Soul" by Godel, Escher and Bach. In his teaching, Waterman tries to strike a balance between "letting the students go where they will" and teaching students "how to go about a philosophical problem." In regard to the philosophy genre. Waterman feels many don't know what to expect. He thinks it is a mistake to assume philosophy is about "pointing, arguing and sparring." He believes philosophy is a serious discipline and is hard work. Waterman feels there is a beauty and satisfaction to be found. "Philosophy can enrich your life, and if you're lucky, it can make you a better person. It shouldn't be overlooked," he See WATERMAN, page 4 Stav I li?T4Hil!l!$ & |