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Tonight: Sobering, 43° complete weather on pg. 2 BROTHERS' KEEPERS Sigma Phi Epsilon to offer free daycare service to community Laura Bewley Describing his brothers' shocked reac­ News TORCH WRITER • • This will be a tions to his idea, Paske said, "It came up at a Soil Mechanics perception-changing chapter meeting a few weeks into the semester The Sigma Phi Epsilon house will have event for the Valparaiso and caught most of the guys off-guard. several more little brothers under its roof come However, I personally spoke one-on-one with January. The additions will not be new University Greek commu­ every single member about their concerns, and pledges, but boys aged kindergarten to fifth nity, and the Greek world when it finally came to a house vote, I received grade from underprivileged families. nearly unanimous support to go through with The Sigma Phi Epsilon After-School as a whole.** the idea." After being laughed at, Paske was chal­ Gellersen to remodel soil Care will be run free of charge to the families lenged, so he started laying the groundwork mechanics lab from 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. TONY PASKE for the program. page 3 At the Sig Ep house, the boys will play, SIGMA PHI EPSILON MEMBER eat and hang out with the brothers. Also, the "This will be a perception-changing Sig Eps plan to provide care all day when the event for the Valparaiso University Greek Opinion children have days off from school, including community, and the Greek world as a whole," Speaking up breaks, holidays and weather-related school that we could demolish the 'frat boy image' said Paske. Air Force speaker thought cancellations, up until the end of their school that plagues today's Greek world," said senior However, finding parents who would to be an inappropriate year. Tony Paske. '"Let's have a day care in the allow their five year-old son to be taken care of choice for symposium "The idea came to me while some of the house,' was what originally came out of my page 7 brothers and I were thinking of different ways mouth." see •DAYCARE .page 5 Features Walking the line Local Haunts CPA students win awards

Sarah Benczik TORCH WRITER A look at area haunted houses for students who A team of four Valparaiso University delight in fright accounting seniors,won first place in the Indiana page 17 Certified Public Accountant Case Competition in Indianapolis. The competition is held once a year A & E and requires students to evaluate and respond to New Chinese art a current issue in the modern accounting profes­ sion. This year, teams competed to perform an in-depth analysis of a policy inspired by the recent accounting scandals at Enron and Arthur Anderson, known as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2000. The competition includes both written and oral presentations. Brauer displays art of "The competition challenges students with Zhang Qing-Hong and a real life situation that they have to research and Zhou Zi Zi present to a group of practicing business people," page 11 said Mary Christ. "This is great training for our students." Sports She said the competition is a good test of Hoops night hoopla students' ability to apply what they've learned in the classroom to the issues they will face in their future careers. VU's team consisted of seniors Jennifer Bower, Daniel Kuipers, Dustin Marciniak and Brett Mueller. "The case dealt with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which has pretty much revolutionized the JEFF BURTON public accounting industry," said Bower, an Sgt. Chuck Garber watches as Cpl. Gerry Gruett and Officer Dan Schultz lead a mock field sobriety accounting and management senior at VU. "I test using Fatal Vision goggles, which simulate the effects of a .17 blood alcohol content. feel like I understand the current status of the auditing profession in general a lot more than I More than 2,000 people Jeff Burton college athletes actually drink less than did going into the case." in attendance at ARC NEWS EDITOR other students, but when they do drink, they "To immerse ourselves in the material gives for VU Hoops Night drink moie than the average student," us a fresh approach on the subject when entering page 20 More than 175 students filled the Gaebel-Morgan said. "Drinks follow an auditorium at Neils Science Center on athlete three to four days after the fact, and the workforce," said Kuipers, an accounting and Thursday night for a presentation on drug the effects carry into practices." management senior at VU. and alcohol abuse sponsored by the During the presentation, fraternity "It was nice to be able to apply things Valparaiso University Police Department president Jay Klika presented VUPD Chief we've learned in the class to a real world exam­ News 1 and fraternity Phi Delta Theta. Ed Lloyd with a plaque in recognition for ple of a case that will be affecting our lives for Weather 2 The event featured numerous presen­ his service in protecting the brothers, their years to come," said Marciniak, a senior Announcements 2 tations by substance abuse and law enforce­ house and the university community. accounting and finance major. Opinion 7 ment officials. "There have been so many testimoni­ The team of four VU seniors worked hard als here tonight," said Lloyd. "This was all together for their title as state champs. Features 15 Barbara Gaebel-Morgan, Coordinator of the Office of Alcohol and Drug about saving one life. I counted over 176 "The case itself was very in depth and ValPoll 17 Education spoke of some information she students here, and if we could save just one required a great deal of research and analysis," A&E 11 learned at a recent conference. life with what has been said here tonight, said Marciniak. Clips & Classifieds 19 "There was a speaker who told us that then this was a success." e5 Sports 20 see •AWARDS p*s page 2, The Torch NEWS October 31, 2003 page

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JEFF BURTON The Valparaiso University Police Department co-sponsored a lecture on University Registrar Ann Trost speaks to the Student Senate about online registration for the Spring semester. the effects of drugs and alcohol in Neils Science Center. One of the new features of the system requires students to meet with their academic advisor prior to registra­ tion to remove holds. campus

The Beacon will be taking senior pictures The Office of Financial Aid has scheduled three Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday sessions on Wednesday, Nov. 5, for students who Nov. 13 from noon-9 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 14 from have borrowed through the Federal Direct or 10 a.m.-7 p.m. in the Union Squire Room. Signup Stafford Loan programs to attend an exit interview times will be announced. if they are graduating in December or otherwise will not be enrolled at VU next semester. These JEFF BURTON During the drug and alcohol abuse lecture, the VUPD showcased parapherCoM­ application* available interviews are required by the federal government. nalia collected over the years on campus. Students may choose from among sessions to be Anyone interested in working with campus media held at noon, 3:30 and 4:30 on Wednesday, Nov. 5 and has experience with such organizations is asked in the Board Room in Kretzmann Hall. Topics cov­ to please pick up an application outside the Student ered include loan repayment procedures, loan con­ Senate office in the Union for the Committee on solidation, and means to avoid default. Students Media. The committee serves as an oversight body will also be required to complete documentation for campus media and selects future leadership. that they have attended the exit interview, and will have the opportunity to ask questions about their fix required tor VU vs. Cinci loans. Students must bring their drivers license number and the names and addresses of two refer­ All faculty, staff, and students will need a hard tick­ ences, one of whom should be their nearest relative. et in order to attend the upcoming men's basketball Those unable to attend one of the scheduled meet­ game against Cincinnati. Game time is 7 p.m. on ings should visit the Financial Aid Office for an Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003. You may obtain your FREE individual interview and to complete the required hard ticket at the ARC. Simply present your ID documentation. Financial aid staff can be reached and/or President card(s) at the ticket window; in at 464-5015. Students who borrowed through the return we will issue your ticket(s). You may bring Perkins or institutional loan programs are also a friend's ID if they are unable to pick up a ticket, required to attend an additional exit interview in the but tickets will only be issued for valid student and Finance Office, located on the first floor of faculty ID's. Limited amount available. On game Kretzmann. Arrangements for a Perkins or institu­ night, you will need to present your ID and/or tional loan exit interview may be made by contact­ President Card(s) at the gate with your ticket. ing Terry Larr at 464-5101. Dance* Forever. Student Senate forum VU's second annual Dance Marathon will begin at noon Nov. 7 in the Union and will raise money for A Student Senate forum on Campus Council will the Children's Hospital in Chicago. Any staff or stu­ take place Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Union Round dents interested in participating can contact Table from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This will be a discussion [email protected] or of the viability of Campus Council for use. One [email protected] for more information. member from each Senate-recognized organization DRAWING PROVIDED must attend this Forum. Please come with ideas This etching was made after "Joe," a recovering alcoholic and drug addict about the council. The discussion will be lead by who spoke of his experiences at the presentation, left jail following his Festival of Voices Senator Brian Bock, the Campus Council seventh DUI arrest. "Everyone has a moment of clarity. I was sleeping on The Seventh Annual Festival of Voices benefit con­ Representative for Senate. the jailhouse floor and was urinated on by one of my cellmates," he said cert will be held Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. in the Union. of his turning his life around. ' Tickets for the event are $5 for adults and $2 for students, children and senior citizens. Financial Flu shot reminders kThe VUPD Beat will return contributions to the Spring Valley Center for the A reminder that flu shots are still available at the Student Health Center. The charge is only $10. So next week. homeless and nonperishable food, paper products, children's toys and small household items are wel­ don't let the flu bug bite, get your flu shot while come supplies last.

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Becca Klusman soil. TORCH WRITER Sometimes during an earthquake, the soil under­ goes what is called liquefaction, during which the soil There are many renovations and building projects becomes soft and pliable. This is somewhat similar to being carried out on the Valparaiso University campus what happens to the hot wax of a melting candle. at the moment. However, not all of the projects are as It is important to understand liquefaction to know obvious as the Christopher Library Informaton and what will happen to the buildings and the people on top Research center and the Schnabel Hall addition. of that soil, explained Polito. Gellersen center for Engeneering and Polito is building the machine himself, and it Mathematics is also undergoing dramatic changes, should be ready within the next few months. though they are all internal rennovations. The soil "Once we have this piece of equipment, we will be mechanics laboratory is the first lab which' is on the able to offer more research experience to our senior schedule to be remodeled. undergrads that will only make employers love them "Most of the labs in the College of Engineering more," said Polito. will be renovated over the next few years as funds Students agree with this opinion, and are general­ become available," said Peter Weiss, chair of the Civil ly enthusiastic about the new laboratory. Engineering Department and Associate Professor of Carmine Polito stands in the current soil mechanics lab in Gellersen. "This lab is the first step in the direction of Gellersen joins Schnabel in the remodeling plans that are underway. Civil Engineering. progress and opens up countless possibilities for the In addition to the soil mechanics lab, are scheduled previously outdated gauge system. * future. This is most exciting," said Keith Keslinke, a to be remodeled after the soil mechanics lab are the "It will be really nice when all the electronic junior engineering student. environmental engineering lab, the materials testing lab, equipment will be in. It makes it easier to take a lot of The remodeling is now about half complete. All the fluid mechanics lab, and additions to the equipment data very quickly in rapid succession, and it can be more that remains are the new lab equipment and the various for the outdoors surveying lab class. accurate than reading dials and gauges," said Kristine models which Polito will be building. The lab has The new soil mechanics lab has been redesigned to Martin, a junior engineering student. already been equipped with new work stations as well be one of the top ten undergraduate soil laboratories in Polito said that the new equipment is a blessing for as an expansive demonstration and lecture area. the nation. the students because they will now be able to gain valu­ "Now I get to build my own toys," he said. "I'm "I'm sure it's fairly clear by now that I'm pretty able research experience that they would not be able to thankful I get to do it both for the experience, and excited about this...we used to be a few torches on the experience at other undergraduate engineering pro­ because we can get equipment at about one tenth the wall away, from a medieval dungeon," said Carmine grams. cost of buying it this way." Polito, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and "I'm excited because this gives our students a So far, the department has put about $40,000 into VU's resident soil mechanics expert. great example from which to learn, and hopefully the renovations, and the final cost will probably range One of the main additions to the laboratory are they'll be able to have some fun with it, as well as a neat between $55,000 and $60,000. computer-run data acquisition systems. Since the labs opportunity to learn," said Polito. Most of the funding came from endowments that will now be controlled by the computers, it will be pos­ One of the newest machines to be added to the lab VU had for the engineering department. Unlike the sible for the students to gather more data than they will be a cyclic triaxial machine, which loads soil and other buildings going up around campus at this time, the physically could before, due to the limitations of the then simulates an earthquake, to see what happens to the lab restoration project has received no private funding. VICTOR J. GARO National organization moves to Valparaiso AN INNOCENT MAN BEHIND BARS Associated New American Colleges soon to have GOVERNMENT BETRAYAL headquarters relocated to the university Karl Aho ter development should not be a class, but AMOR SET-OP TORCH WRITER instead be something that students pursue at all times. A FIGHT FOR JUSTICE The Associated New American ANAC Headquarters used to be Colleges, an association of 19 American located in Princeton New Jersey, under colleges and universities, has relocated its the jurisdiction of the Woodrow Wilson headquarters to Valparaiso University. National Fellowship Foundation. ANAC institutions are dedicated to However, when a move became WHEN: November 10th 7:30PM an education that combines liberal arts necessary, Valpo stepped up to the plate and pre-professional study. and invited ANAC here. WHERE: Union Great Hall Reggie Syrcle, VU director of "Not only is it an honor to host University Relations and ANAC affiliate, ANAC, offering the group a home is An attorney with an active practice, Victor Garo said that VU embodies the ANAC philos­ VU's way of doing our part for the organ­ met Joseph Salvati in 1977, and agree to take his case ophy of combined liberal and practical ization," Syrcle said. educations. Besides giving "new American col­ regarding a possible commutation. Salvati had been "Education that is 'not either practi­ leges" like VU recognition, ANAC is an convicted in a high profile mob murder case in 1968 cal or theoretical, but is both' summarizes opportunity for colleges with similar val­ the philosophy of the ANAC colleges, ues to do things together cooperatively. and was serving a life sentence. Garo became including VU," Syrcle said. Individuals from member institu­ convinced that Salvati was indeed wrongly convicted Syrcle said that ANAC's founder, tions regularly meet to discuss specific the late Ernest Boyer, saw a need for "a aspects of each college—faculty, finance, and proceeded to prove his client's innocence. All new American college that would com­ student affairs, etc get together to discuss charges against Salvati were dismissed in 2001, when bine the personalized education of liberal how to deal with the special challenges of arts colleges with the vast opportunities said colleges and universities. evidence was handed to the authorities by the Justice typically found only at large research While ANAC's presence on campus Task Force that the FBI had mishandled informants, institutions." will be invisible to the student body, its and actually knew all along that Salvati was innocent VU has stood for Boyer's principles benefits to the institution will lead to an of linking thought and action—liberal enhanced education for VU students. and was set up by Mafia hitman. The FBI was study and practical exposure—from the Additionally, the benefits will be felt by protecting their informants who were the real killers. beginning, which is why it was a charter students in VU's fellow "new American ANAC member when the organization colleges." Garo worked pro-bono for 26 years, and formed a was founded in 1995. ANAC at VU will become a nation­ strong friendship with Salvati. Garo has filed a $300 Boyer believed in integrating all al center for the professional develop­ aspects of student life. A "new American ment of faculty and student life officers, million lawsuit on behalf of Salvati, his wife, and kids college" would see students as emotional, and ANAC will continue to strive for social, and religious, as well as intellectu­ higher quality student educational experi­ al. For example, he thought that charac­ ences. page 4, The Torch NEW: October 31, 2003 Organization to Napster returns with pay-to- play downloading service call VU home Internet-based file-sharing service to charge users to legally obtain songs

Associated New American Colleges Caley Meals revamped, legal version of the popular software. BADGER HERALD (U. WISCONSIN) "The launch of Napster adds yet another to be headquartered in Valparaiso option to the growing number of legitimate outlets Karl Aho (U-WIRE) MADISON, Wis. - When the for consumers to buy music online," Morris said. TORCH WRITER innovative software application known as Napster "We are committed to offering fans many ways to first ignited the music-file trading frenzy in 1999, experience the music of their favorite artists." The Associated New American Colleges, an association of 19 consumers celebrated the birth of "free" music for Napster 2.0 will offer consumers the choice American colleges and universities, has relocated its headquarters to all. Napster was put to death three years later by of purchasing either a la carte music from its Valparaiso University. the Recording Industry Association of America in extensive catalog of over 500,000 tracks at 99 ANAC institutions are dedicated to an education that combines its famed copyright infringement lawsuit, but a cents a song and $9.95 per album, or users can reg­ liberal arts and pre-professional study. new class of person-to-person file-sharing servic­ ister for its premium service for unlimited down­ Reggie Syrcle, VU director of University Relations and ANAC es sprung up that include KaZaA, Aimster, loading and personal radio stations, priced at affiliate, said that VU embodies the ANAC philosophy of combined Morpheus, the Gnutella Network and BearShare. $9.95 a month. Users can also listen to 30-second liberal and practical educations. At the peak of its power, Napster boasted clips of all songs in the music catalog and burn "Education that is 'not either practical or theoretical, but is over 80 million users, and when legal troubles CDs more easily using the service's "drag-and- both' summarizes the philosophy of the ANAC colleges, including forced Napster CEO Shawn Fanning to resign in drop" technology. VU," Syrcle said. 2002, it was clear that the millions of users were "I don't really get why they're calling it Syrcle said that ANAC's founder, the late Ernest Boyer, saw\ not just going to go away, as the RIAA had hoped. 'Napster,'" said University of Wisconsin freshman need for "a new American college that would combine the personal­ A September 2003 survey of over 40,000 comput­ Emma Newart. "It doesn't even sound like the old ized education of liberal arts colleges with the vast opportunities er users conducted by the consumer tracking firm Napster at all. I mean, why bother? I will probably typically found only at large research institutions." the NPD Group reported that nearly two-thirds - just keep downloading for free off KaZaA VU has stood for Boyer's principles of linking thought and 64 percent - of all U.S. households with Internet instead." action — liberal study and practical exposure — from the beginning, access had at least one digital music file on their UW sophomore Ben Sherman disagrees which is why it was a charter ANAC member when the organization hard drives, and more than half of that group had about the spirit of the reincarnated program. was founded in 1995. • • 100 such files. "I think I would use the new Napster service, Boyer believed in • • Offering the Now, just one year after the original Napster but only in addition to Morpheus," Sherman said. integrating all aspects of was officially retired, a new pay-to-play version of "It would be cool for getting songs that you can't student life. A "new group a home is VU's the software, deemed Napster 2.0, was scheduled find the real versions of on the free services." American college" would way of doing our part for release Wednesday. In addition to Napster 2.0, other pay-to-play see students as emotional, for the organization. • Fanning participated in the trial runs with services popular with music customers include social, and religious as Napster 2.0's parent company Roxio. Rhapsody, MusicMatch, iTunes and well as intellectual. For "I've used Napster 2.0 and it's really great," buymusic.com. Non-paying services such as example, he thought char­ Fanning said on the Napster web site. "It's fast, Morpheus and KaZaA still dominate the online acter development should DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS easy to use, and the sound quality surpasses that of music scene, but with the number of RIAA law­ not be a class, but instead the original." suits growing every day, pay-to-play services may be something student c Doug Morris, Chairman and CEO of soon be music lovers' most viable option for music pursue at all times. Universal Music Group, is also excited' by the downloads. <;MJ>.^<- via/ an on ANAC Headquarters used to be located in Princeton, NJ, under the jurisdiction of the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, but when a move became necessary, VU invited ANAC here. "Not only is it an honor to host ANAC, offering the group a home is VU's way of doing our part for the organization," Syrcle said. Aside from giving "new American colleges" like VU recogni­ lOKvn tion, ANAC is an opportunity for colleges with similar values to do things cooperatively. Individuals from member institutions regularly meet to discuss specific aspects of each college — faculty, finance and student GIVE TIPS TORCh affairs for example - and get together to discuss how to deal with the special challenges of said colleges and universities. GET PAID While ANAC's presence on campus will be invisible to the stu­ dent body, its benefits to the institution will lead to an enhanced edu­ cation for VU students, as well as students in VU's fellow "new American colleges." ANAC at VU will become a national center for the profes­ sional development of faculty and student life officers. Meanwhile, the ANAC will continue to strive for higher quality student educa­ tional experiences. you're in colleqe. Jf _ mar actions speak louder than WOrdS, you've always thought about joining the Peace Corps, isn't it time you learned more? 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The Lutheran Educational Alliance with Parochial Schools Information Sessions All Majors Welcome! Thursday, November 6 Math, Science and Foreign Union Squire Room Language Students Highly 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Encouraged to Apply! LEAPs is a joint initiative between the Graduate Division and the Education Department that enables students with a B.S. or B.A. in any field other than education to:

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• Become a certified teacher and earn a Master of Become involved with a strong community of Education degree students that encourages the discussion of spirituality and faith in a supportive environment. • Receive a full-tuition benefit for your education, including summer housing while taking summer classes at Valparaiso University.

Contact Kimberly Jana, Student Services coordinator for LEAPs at 464-5313 or [email protected] page 6, The Torch NEWS October 31, 2003

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State Department issues another bounty Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the leading al-Qaida terrorist operating within Iraq, has joined Saddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden and his two deputies Ayman al Zawahiri and Saif al-Adil as the only individuals with at least a $25 million on his head. The five men are listed on the U.S. government's Rewards for Justice web site. al-Zarqawi, 37, is a native of Jordan. "We really want this guy," said a state department official.

Iraqi relief passes Congress President Bush's request to Congress for $87 billion in foreign aid to rebuild Iraq was approved by both the House and the Senate. The bill's passing was a victo­ ry for the Bush Administration because all the money will be given as a grant, rather than a loan, as congressional Democrats wanted. Aside from the bill, Iraq currently owes the United States between $90 and $127 million dollars.

LEAH BUNK Senior Finance major Julie Sulivan takes part in the annual Etiquette Dinner at the SoCal fires rage on, death toll piling up Union on Tuesday. The event, sponsored by the Career Center, is intended to prepare At least 20 people, including one firefighter, have been killed and 2,100 homes students for business meals. have been destroyed as a result of enormous and out of control fires surging across Southern California. "It just swept right over [the firefighters]. They prob­ ably didn't have time to get out of the way," said San Diego County Sheriff's Sgt. Conrad Grayson. "We're going to rebuild," said San Diego congressman Duncan the Hunter. Soldiers continue to be killed in Iraq open Since President Bush's May 1 declaration aboard a U.S. aircraft-carrier that major combat in Iraq had ended, 117 U.S. soldiers have been killed. This death- toll is now more than the number of soldiers killed during active combat, which was 1.14. "We're trying to determine the nature of who these people were,-but I: would assume that they're either - or and probably both - Baathists and foreign terrorists," said President Bush. Intoxicating (and intoxicated) writers Kathy Neale Florida right-to-life law being challenged ADMINISTRATIVE ASST. TO THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN Michael Schiavo, husband of Terri Schiavo, a brain-dead woman in Florida who has been kept alive in a vegetative state since 1990, is going back to the Florida A few days before Halloween 1919, a very scary thing happened: Congress passed Supreme Court to challenge a law passed by Florida Governor Jeb Bush to keep the Volsted Act, providing for the enforcement of the 18th amendment, which prohibit­ his wife alive>. "Terri's Law" will be challenged as unconstitutional and is expect­ ed the "manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors." More frighten­ ed to be ruled as such due to the its hasty creation. ing to many Americans than any ghoulish specter, this dark cloud of enforced temper­ ance loomed over thirsty citizens until 1933 when it was repealed by the 21st amend­ Weapons slip through airport inspectors ment. A box cutter, a utility knife and a razor blade were reportedly discovered on U.S. Though some would still bemoan the failure of such legislation, most enjoy their Airways jets in Philadelphia and Boston after passengers and flight crew mem­ personal freedom to imbibe whenever they choose. Even so, the effects of Prohibition bers found them. The FBI and the federal Transportation Safety Administration had some devastating consequences for the literary community in American society. are investigating. "We have no reason to believe that these incidents are related," In a 1990's article titled "Writers and Drinking in America," author Scott said Ann Davis, a spokeswoman for the federal TSA. Donaldson blames, in part, the "disastrous experiment of Prohibition" for the alco­ holism rampant amongst so many notable writers of that era. Evidence found in Peterson murder case Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Cheever, Steinbeck, Hammett, Faulkner, Millay, Parker, Recent DNA evidence has slightly altered the trial of Scott Peterson, who is on Lardner, O'Neill and London all suffered from the affliction and though Donaldson trial for the murder of his wife and their unborn child in California. Apparently admitted that genetics played a significant role in their addiction, he also found a hair that matched a genetic sample of Laci Peterson's mother was found in a American cultural influences to be a factor. He believed that Prohibition "inspired a pair of pliers on the boat Peterson took fishing the same day his wife disap­ generation to assert its independence by defying the law." peared. The evidence may connect Scott Peterson with the murders. This is not to say that all of the aforementioned drank to spite the puritanical moralists. Rather, they were influenced by a popular concept of that time in which Police tipped about Columbine two years prior to massacre drinking was considered to be a "rite of passage" into the strong, impassioned, rebel­ Two years before two students shot and murdered 12 of their classmates at lious, and defiant environment of the intellectual and artistic. Even Winston Churchill Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., local police knew the two allegedly joined their ranks, vowing to indulge "in the drinking of alcohol before, after and if bragged about placing pipe bombs at the "ground zero" site they had yet to need be during all meals and in the intervals..." choose and did nothing with the information. "That's another chance that some­ Unfortunately, neither prohibition nor its repeal has eradicated the cycle of alco­ one had to keep my son alive," said Sue Petrone, whose son Daniel was one of holic writers in America, though their numbers are dwindling. Authors of the past few the 12 murdered students. decades such as Morrison, Bellow, Updike, Vonnegut, Roth and Walker have attained literary prominence without the aid of Jack Daniels. But also noteworthy are the sober classicists of the 19th century — Melville, "Price is Right" announcer Rod Roddy dies Hawthorne, Emerson, Thoreau and Dickinson. These examples would certainly seem to Rod Roddy, the sequined announcer on "The Price is Right" whose booming, support Donaldson's rationale that never before (or since) Prohibition has there been jovial voice invited lucky audience member to "Come on down!" for nearly 20 such a conclave of gifted authors surrendering to the "evils of liquor." years, died Monday from colon and breast cancer at the age of 66. Roddy had Nevertheless, it's entirely possible that these inebriated geniuses drank for the been ill for more than two years but tried to work as long as he could, said Bob same reasons as other alcoholics who never penned a line or read a book — they felt Barker, host of the popular CBS game show. Roddy had been with the show for insecure, stressed, overwhelmed, useless, unproductive, and depressed. 17 years. "The courage he showed during those difficult times was an inspiration Whether or not you agree or disagree with Donaldson's basic premise recounted to us all," Barker said. here, read his entire thought-provoking treatise, "Writers and Drinking in America," in the Spring, 1990 issue of Sewanee Review. A few excellent books on Prohibition and Solar storm still wrecking havoc on Earth its effects on American society are "Distilling Democracy," "Deliver Us From Evil," An unusually powerful magnetic storm struck Earth early Wednesday, knocking and "Prohibition: The Era of Success." Also available at Moellering's Media Library is out satellites, weather transmitters and interrupting some cell phone service. The the PBS video recording, "Demon Rum," which chronicles the impact of bootlegging storm arrived Thursday with effects lingering into this morning and throughout and speakeasies on Detroit and the Detroit River area. the evening. The Torch, October 31, page 7 PINION Peace and justice speaker inappropriate Zach Horn Next Saturday, Valparaiso "You are a disgrace to this country and I am But aside from his politics^ even people that University is hosting its Second TORCH WRITER furious you would even think I would support you agree with his views I expect would realize how out Annual Peace and Justice and your aggressive baby-killing tactics of collateral of line this man's comments are. It is a concern of Symposium. After looking at the flyer so graciously damage. Help you recruit. Who, top guns to reign mine that they chose Mr. Kirstein to represent put in everybody's mailbox, it seemed harmless death afid destruction upon nonwhite peoples "Academic Freedom and Antiwar Protest" (the name enough. throughout the world? Are you serious, sir? Resign of his presentation). I would truly question the char­ It was not until after a friend of mine at St. your commission and serve your country with honor. acter of the organizations putting on this convention Xavier University told me that of one of her profes­ You are worse than snipers. You are imperialists who if this is their idea of the proper way to protest the sors was going to speak at the "^^^^^•""^^T^^^^^^^ are turning the whole damn world war or show academic freedom. convention did I go to the web 1 fie ISSlie* reter against us. Sept. 11 can be blamed I would ask all of you as VU students, staff, site and do some investigation Kirstein will be in part for what you and your and faculty not attend the session entitled "Academic about other presenters not listed cohorts have done to the Freedom and Antiwar Protest." Do not add fuel to on the flyer. A Speaking at VU'S Peace*Palestinians, the VC, the Serbs, a this man's ranting and raving. Also, consider how The name Peter Kirstein was 7 T c . retreating army at Basra. You are the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets somehow left off the flyer. Let me ana Justice Symposium. unworthy of my support." among us would feel if you support the man that tell you about the esteemed Peter Horn says: A letter he This was in response to a attacks their character for stepping up and devoting Kirstein. Actually, I'll let his respectfully written letter from an their lives to the defense of their country. words speak for themselves. wrote to an Air Force Air Force cadet which can be seen A more proactive way to voice your concern This is an excerpt from a let- Academy Student makes at http://www.sftt.org/arti- about this speaker would be to e-mail the organizers ter he> senc^tt totr, Cade raHpt t RoberRnK^rt t clell082002a.html. I vehemently of the convention at [email protected] Kurpiel at the United States Air him a poor choice. disagree with his feelings about the or [email protected]. I just ask that even if Force Academy in response to a U.S. military. It is because of these you agree with Kirstein's views, you realize what he letter requesting help in distributing information "baby-killers" that he, along with the rest of us did was completely out of line and tactless. Help VU about an Academic Assembly being put on by the Americans have the ability to engage in free speech. maintain its respectability by not supporting this Air Force Academy: I guess he does not realize this. man when he comes to our school. The Blaze a routes necessary Each week, the editors will Student complaints about parking effort put forth thus far - the escort vans to Target and Wal- select an interesting, well-writ­ Staff Editorial and transportation often come to Mart that ran for a few hours Saturday mornings in the ten, relevant, VU-centered arti­ the forefront on campus. With the constant push toward a spring - proved to be ineffective and inconvenient. "walking campus" and the very nature of limited parking City engineering employees have admitted that the cle to receive the Blaze. Check on a small campus, the university makes the implicit argu­ city has no plans whatsoever to create a bridge or a tunnel this box or look for the article ment that students don't need cars to enjoy the surrounding on Sturdy Road, and the best that we can hope for is a traf­ with the flame by the title. community, including nearby vendors. fic signal on Sturdy, right outside the main university Yet walking to destinations such as Wal-Mart or the entrance. This week's Blaze: Valparaiso Market Place, which includes Target, Barnes and Even that, however, could take years to imple­ Nobles, the Hair Cuttery Radio Shack, Panera and various ment. Along LaPorte, there is a slow-moving plan to add a 5£ach Horn, other restaurants, is nothing short of a bike path to the shopping plaza, but most of Speaker at peace health hazard. Juniors and seniors may The issue: The area the city's efforts are focused right now on and justice sympo­ remember their Orientation Assistants improving the aesthetic appearance of the extolling the virtues of college life in a around VU is not VU entrance and the "triangle" at LaPorte, sium inappropriate small town - you can amble to 7-11 with Lincolnway and Sturdy. your buddies - as well as explaining that pedestrian-friendly. Furthermore, the university should walking to Wal-Mart will be simpler than ave a v ce at THE TORCH The Torch SCIVS ' VU ^ °i city council gatherings Valparaiso University's Student Newspaper your freshman CORE. advocating for measures such as these, a 35 SCHNABEL HALL VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY, Some students may even remember and,the city must voice that is presently absent. The city and VALPARAISO IN 46383 hearing tales of a bridge being built in the university should be in active conversa­ PHONE: 219-464-5426 FAX 219-464-6728 work together to EDITOR IN CHIEF order to more easily liberate us from the tion concerning the logistics and economic JR RADCUFFE ASSISTANT EDITOR urban island that is our campus, surround­ JULIA WELZEN remedy this. possibilites of a pedestrian means across BUSINESS MANAGER BRIAN DUCLOS ed on all sides by busy roads. NEWS EDITOR Sturdy. JEFFREY D. BURTON ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR KlMBERLY BELLWARE Truth be told, if students want to walk anywhere past Action must be taken soon to make travel around the A&E EDITOR ANDREW BANGERT the mini strip mall on LaPorte Avenue and venture on to university reasonable and safe. 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Unsigned editorials reflect the opinions of the majority of the editorial staff. Letters to the editor must include the name, address, and phone number of the writer. A 400-word limit will be enforced as necessary, and the editorial staff reserves the right to edit letters as necessary. No letters will be printed unsigned without sufficient reason. The editor must know the name of the author of unsigned letters but will hold it in confidence. page 8, The Torch OPINION: October 31, 2003 Degenerative effects of 's New Deal still linger Pastor Cunningham and the Deal's socialist programs and policies. There was no of self-reliance and pride that was the foundation of various church Volunteers offer an greater domestic attack on these United States in the America's success for over 200 years. evening service that's perfect for 20th century. Ever since the 1930s, the federal gov­ Roosevelt didn't offer a better way of life for the lazy and slow to rise in the ernment has progressively fomented a slavery of the American people. His was not a covenant of hope morning. Well in excess of 200 dependence that holds us in. chains. as offered by God to the Israelites. All he did was students attend each Sunday for a Ever since the Left's beloved FDR succeeded in seduce a captive audience and lead a downtrodden pleasant worship to prepare for opening the floodgates of entitlement programs people to feed from the whore of Babylon. Even Ryan Adler the coming week. This past (Social Security as an example), taxes have progres­ decades later millions of Americans drink the milk of TORCH WRITER Sunday's service sively risen against those who pro­ perpetual subservience everyday, taking less and less was no excep­ The issue: The duce wealth and welfare spending personal responsibility with each setting of the sun. tion. However, I do have to address has sapped the poorest Americans of Freedom is not only being able to succeed, but is also an analogy Pastor Cunningham used effects of FDR's New the will to provide for themselves. the freedom to fail. Don't let the government fool to illustrate the meaning of that President after president has told the you into thinking that it will keep you safe. There is Sunday's scripture reading. Jeremiah Deal still linger. American people that "government only so much wealth Uncle Sam can confiscate to fill 31:31: "'The time is coming,' Adler says: America win save you." the trough. declares the LORD, 'when I will Whether it is health care, Many will respond by saying that some people make a new covenant with the house is worse off for it unemployment insurance, school just can't make it on their own. "We can't let them of Israel and with the house of and should not lunch programs or whatever, people starve in the streets" is a popular phrase that I've Judah.'" have ceded their personal responsi­ heard. You know what? They won't. If working Pastor Cunningham analogized revere FDR. bilities to politicians in Washington Americans didn't have to turn over so much of their this "new deal" offered to the Jews •—•———™»-i —••••^^^••H and an army of technocrats that regu­ check to D.C., they'd be able to save for themselves to the "New Deal" offered by President Franklin late their lives. and help their neighbor in need. Roosevelt during the 1930s. These words inspired Who do you think pays for it? If people work With all of that said, we must never forget the hope in the Hebrews just as FDR's "fireside chats" hard and hold the high ambition to be financially suc­ words of the great patriot Samuel Adams. Speaking were meant to inspire the American people during the cessful, they have the great pleasure of paying every­ to British loyalists, he said, "If ye love wealth greater Great Depression. (The Great Depression wasn't a one else's way. The wealthiest 10 percent of than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than simple product of rich and greedy. Congress' tariff Americans pay 70 percent of all federal income the animated contest for freedom, go home from us policies and the beloved Federal Reserve really taxes. Why are they penalized this way? It's simple. in peace. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds screwed things up, but that's for another discussion.) Those who proudly walk FDR's political path have you, and may posterity forget that ye were once our While I have no doubt that Cunningham's motives convinced a majority of Americans that they're owed countrymen." and intent were pure, the result was a perversion of something. From 1933 to Johnson's "war on poverty" FDR was the first to wholly trample on those history that many people make about the New Deal. and even now to Bush's proposed prescription drug words. He didn't offer hope. He offered chains. This We live in the catastrophic wake of the New benefit, leftist policies have slowly purged the sense truth of history must never be forgotten. Make some time for yourself Katy Redd I want you to be her roommate as she rushes out the door. "selfish." Really, I do. I She probably goes to a few classes, studies, TORCH WRITER . want you to take time attends a sorority meeting, a Student Senate for yourself and not feel guilty. I want you meeting, studies for the LSATs, goes to to drive off campus with a good friend - or another class, another meeting and then an maybe someone you don't know very well - intramural game. She comes home exhaust­ and spend the afternoon involved in healthy, ed and then begins her homework while tak­ mindless banter about things that interest ing intermittent shots of caffeine and rub­ you. I want you to sleep in on a Saturday bing her strained eyes. Maybe she enjoys and drink hot chocolate for breakfast. I want this lifestyle, but maybe she knows that you to skip a class and instead spend the something is missing. No, she's not missing evening with your friend from home who is another line on her resume or joining anoth- in town. I want you to ^—m—mmm^—m—mmmmmm^^—^^ er club. She's missing stop for a minute and The isSUe: Many Students taking the time for her- look around you, stop j j . self, for nurturing her to observe the people become too wrapped up in SOui, for putting herself around you, flitting first instead of last and getting and hurry activities. Our culture is ing and loving. I want Redd Says: Be SUre tO take confused. We keep ou io a inking at w he put l lT f 7 ? some time for yourself * * f " " the middle of the day. J J J ting ourselves first we I want you to read a OS Well. are being "selfish." But meaning to get to but have too much school- we often call "selfish" is in fact "self-love." book that you've been ^_ ^ ^ i I assure you, that which work piling up to even thinMHHk about. I wanHMt HaAnd "self-loveBMM " Mis not negative. If you were you to take yoga or meditate daily. I want to put all of your time and energy into sup­ you to run or stop or go or stay if that's porting others without making time for what your body is asking of you. yourself, you could probably expect a life­ In high school I volunteered for a week time filled with an overworked mind and at a Christmas Toys for Kids with a few body leading to any number of health ail­ older women who drove Cadillacs and wore ments. I say nay! It's time we work on sweaters with little dangly bells and stirrup becoming strong, capable, loving individuals pants. The time spent volunteering was by nurturing ourselves before we attempt to mutually advantageous for both the organi­ champion the good-citizen cause. You know zation's beneficiaries and for me. Then I got the signs: fatigue, irritability, higher levels a Christmas card in the mail from the head of-stress, etc. Maybe if we grew out of dangly bell lady thanking me for my "chari­ thinking that we have to be involved in table volunteer efforts." There was a little every available activity (the one with the acronym at the bottom that read "JOY=Jesus least amount of sleep at the end of the first, Others second, and Yourself third." I semester wins!) we could start taking the had never seen it spelled out to me before time to develop ourselves in new ways. that loving Jesus, then others, then myself We're lucky while in college to be given the last could possibly lead me to happiness! allowance to grow and try new things, to do And though I wasn't sure I wanted to drive a what it takes to keep us whole and healthy Cadillac or wear stirrup pants for the rest of so that we might help the rest of humanity. my life, I knew that this was a policy that I So am I implying that you should put every­ would adopt for myself. I had a clear path to thing in your life on hold and stop volun­ happiness. And, for a moment, I was happy! teering and giving your time to different I have a hunch that most of you are groups? No. But every so often, re-evaluate wholly familiar with this notion. Putting your commitments to ensure that both you yourself last is an antiquated idea. We see it and the organizational entity are mutually everyday. Take your typical overly involved benefiting from one another. It's not being college student. She actually sees 7 a.m. as selfish. It's loving yourself enough that you she's crawling out of bed, trying not to wake can fully love others. October 31, 2003 OPINION: The Torch, page 9 Senate chose poorly with Wehrenberg Senate seat As usual, Student Senate tee decided that based on Wang's interest in minority dence hall issues? has started out the year with sev­ issues, she was better qualified for the position of It is reasonable to think that if Wang had been eral seats yet to be filled. The minority student senator and overrode the decision of selected for the Wehrenberg Hall senator, she may screening committee has been the Wehrenberg house council. While Wang's interest have taken a strong interest in issues which deal with busy interviewing candidates for in minority issues does make her a strong candidate minority concerns, but by that logic, any candidate the open seats and recomending for ethnic minority senator, it also does not at all with ties outside the group they are running to repre­ individuals for Senate to vote on lessen her ability to serve as a residential hall senator. sent could be discounted. Many senators are also Marta Stoeckel All seems to be going smoothly. The decision may have been acceptable had members of the Greek community and may favor fra­ In the case of Tina Wang, there been a shortage of candidates for ethnic minori­ ternity and sorority issues, but that does not mean OPINIONS EDITOR the new ethnic ty senator. This was not the case, how- they are not representing their constituents well. By minority student senator, a serious The iSSUe: Student ever. In fact, quite a few students the same token, Wang is entirely capable of taking an mistake has been made. I have no rea Senate has selected applied for the posito including interest in minority issues while serving a residence son to believe Wang is unqualified. Jessica Botello and Nubia Wilman. hall. She seems to be a motivated individ­ Tina Wang as the Many of these candidates are active in It is now too late to install Wang as the ual willing to work to make organizations such as Latinos in Wehrenberg Hall senator, as she should have been Valparaiso University a better place. new ethnic Valparaiso for Excellence and the originally, and place Someone equally qualified in the Her house council agreed when they minority senator. Black Student Organization. While the ethnic minority seat. Amy Stark, the individual even­ voted her as their choice for the ethnic minority senator does not specif­ tually selected for Wehrenberg Hall senator, will most Wehrenberg Hall senator. Stoeckel says: ically represent organizations such as likely serve her residence hall well this year. That When there is a residence hall these, a student involved in them will does not mean the screening committee should have seat to be filled, it is up to that hall's Wang should have overridden the recommendation made by the house council to find a good candi­ ° generally have a good grasp on the Wehrenberg house council. That system is in place for date and pass them along to the been given the Seat issues facing VU's minorities. One of a reason and has served Student Senate and the VU Student Senate screening committee j i' i r the candidates provided by these community well. It is imperative that the screening Sne appiiea JOT. groups must have been qualified to and, in theory at least, the committee ^^^^^^^™ committee take advice from organizations such as the ^•^^^~ serve on Student Senate. recomends the candidate to the Senate and he or she This situation begs the question of why the house councils seriously and listen to their recommen­ is then appointed to the appropriate seat. screening committee choose Wang for the seat. The dations. A candidate simply having an interest in In Wang's case, the screening committee noted Wehrenberg house council deemed her fit to represent issues beyond the strictest scope of the seat is no rea­ her interest in minority issues, something which the building in Senate. Why didn't the screening com­ son to ignore the good advice from a body such as the should not be surprising for a minority student on a mittee disagree? Would her interest in minority issues house council with the qualifications and the authority predominantly white campus. The screening commit- somehow interfere with her ability to deal with resi­ to make strong recommendations on these matters.

USH CAMPAIGN FUNDI By Jonn Kusch e heard What if your student government let any student come in and speak their mind, on any topic they wished, to whomever they wished? How many people would you think we show up? Well, here at Valparaiso University, the answer is: zip, zero, zilch, none, nada, absolutely no one! Sad isn't it? I just wanted to bring up this example to help make this point: Student Senate is reaching out to this campus, but to really improve campus, we need more input from you the student body. Maybe its because I'm on Senate, but I truly feel like this Senate is really working hard. Also, a long time senator told me that this year's Senate is very active. All ready we've passed two motions, installed several senators, begun to fill the committee on media, and made great strides to be avail­ able to the student body. Some of these outreaches, include being able to yell at a senator, call in to the Senate radio show (Monday 1 to 3 p.m.), replying to this article, coming and voicing your opinion at Senate meet­ ings Monday nights at 9 p.m. (Neils 224), checking out the Senate web site (which has been greatly improved due to the hard work of Public Relations chair Kim Maletich), stopping by the Senate office in the Union or stopping in during your senator's office hours. Radio, newspaper, website, phone, e-mail, face to face; however you like, Senate is there to lis­ ten to your concerns, and I know there are concerns to be met. Are playing fields the way you like them? Do you think this campus is environmentally friendly? Let us know your concerns we want to help. I'll end with encouraging you, my fellow student, to make use of your student governing body to meet concerns you have about campus. I do this to yes, help Senate be more effective, but also for the good of American government. Too often today voting booths stand empty, special inter­ est rule local governance, and the citizen body sits by, willing to make curse or joke of the situation, but not willing to take an active part in the land of the free. Our forefather gave us freedoms to use and enjoy, not to let sit idly by and become corrupted. Unfortunately, I see many of the national trends rnirrored here at VU. We haven't had a voter turnout greater that 20 percent since the 1980s, we had ten unfilled Senate seats to start the year, and no student has come to a single Senate meeting and presented their concerns. Senate is ready to help and working hard to make campus better. We hear form each other, adminis­ trators, and the media. Nevertheless the most important voice is missing, and that is your voice. May I encourage all who read this to make their voice heard.

NUGWT ACTUALLY/ $£€AD%£ ODR page 10, The Torch October 31, 2003 House council: tomb of the unknown representative I think another "shock and that general publicity has little effect. outside clubs and groups could use the Wehrenberg awe" campaign is warranted. Now Unfortunately, this lack of interest in local conference room, reserving it for study use by local before you brand me a war hawk, goings-on is not unusual. There is a general miscon­ residents for the majority of every evening. The let me make it clear that I am not ception among citizens in American democratic soci­ Golden Skillet, a cooking contest for the hall, is advocating violating another ety that local politics somehow aren't as interesting another case of house counsil making an impact. Yes, country's sovereignty or getting as national or international politics. Yet I couldn't the people who run the cooking contest are fabulous. •revenge on a dictator who "tried disagree more. Local government has a greater effect They do a lot of hard work and provide a lot of fun to kill my Jon Kirsch on the lives of ordinary people on for the community, and God bless them for doing it. daddy." No, TORCH WRITER The issue: Few a day-to-day basis than any other I think many students don't realize that funds this campaign institution. are fairly limited and house counsil is left with some should not be tarnished by any students pay attention If I could accomplish one zero-sum decisions. Which programs should we such association. This shock and to their house council. thing in the course of this brief finance, and what degree of funding can we afford awe campaign would be peaceful article, I would encourage people for each program? in nature with Operation Awareness Kirsch says: House to think of house counsil as an Whether it's a March Madness Party or provid­ as its objective, and by shock and councils can do a lot energetic part of their local gov­ ing cable in the workout room, decisions are being awe, I mean that many students on ernment and therefore worthy of made by house counsil every week that will probably this campus would be shocked and JOr residential StUCientS. their involvement. Student Senate affect your life in the near future. So get interested. awed if they knew the truth. The ^—tno—ann is a useful institution with more Ask your floor representative for the formal minutes house counsils of Wehrenberg Hall and other dorms power, but in many ways we can act more quickly of the meeting or look on the bulletin boards of each do not operate in a vacuum. We are not cogs in the and affect the lives of our residents sooner because floor to see what goes on behind closed doors. Don't wheels of a listless bureaucracy. there is very little gridlock. be reluctant to voice an idea, no matter how insane. I There seem to be two problems with how house Members of house counsil share a common guarantee you will be taken seriously and that the counsil is regarded. First, many students don't appre­ goal: looking out for their local residents' interests matter will be brought up at the next meeting. ciate what we do. The reason for this, however, is and trying to enhance their college experience (I Once more I would encourage students to think of that students don't have a good grasp what we do in don't care if it sounds cliche, it's true!). Many floor house counsil as an active body of student govern­ the first place. True, the onus is on us to disseminate representatives routinely ask their residents what they ment which, despite being very local, can produce publicity and information about things we are spon­ would like to see done. exciting consequences. We do not take lessons from soring. On the other hand, many students seem to Recently, the Wehrenberg house counsil cigar-smoking board members reclining in high- have such a lack of interest in house counsil's actions approved a motion that limited the amount of time backed chairs.

Letters to the e< Church must adjust to times other people? Why music videos? The videos have little to no aesthetic value and the music tends to create a nega­ The recent front-page headline in The Torch, tive atmosphere. Furthermore, many of the videos fea­ "LCMS issues 9/11 decision," finally triggered me to ture lewd and offensive images. I, for one, do not want make a move. While it is understandable why the to see this. media, The Torch included, perpetuate as news only You cannot believe the difference in the atmos­ "the charge" and "the apology," the folks who read phere of the room when the TVs are off and there is this paper deserve more than the hierarchal, bureau­ not any noise pollution. This happened during the cratic, ecclesiastic charges and the apology as a stantly reflect on the realities of our present and make Saturday of Fall Break, and I personally wish it had response. Neither side, held by clerics and scholars, sure our ethics (rules and regulations) make a concrete been permanent. speaks to today's realities. As an 80-year member of and meaningful witness to both the freedom we enjoy the LCMS, I'm keenly aware that the dichotomy in the Gospel and the human situation we are now Carl F. Bear between clergy and laity in our institution has tradi­ confronting. VU sophomore tionally treated lay response as insignificant. Psalm 133:1 "Behold how good and how pleas­ Nevertheless, I assume The Torch is free to open this ant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." matter up to readers who at least recognize that there Guidelines for letters to the editor: might be a more realistic way to think about it all. The Letters may be e-mailed to [email protected], Walt Reiner embarrassment felt by many of us over the public put in the Torch drop box (located in Schnabel Hall near statements of our clerical leaders pushed me to write VU emeritus professor the Torch office), or mailed to: the following. The Torch We need rules and regulations (ethics) to keep Television overload in cafeterias 35 Schnabel Hall from falling apart, clearly. However, when champi­ Valparaiso, IN 46383 oning of a particular ethic rejects the fact that the soci­ Yes, it is television overload. Why should we Written letters should include the author's first and last name and sig­ have televisions in the Jester's dining area? Can't you nature, letters sent anonymously will not be printed, but letters may be ety for which that ethic.was initially instituted has printed without the author's name at his or her request. Preferred length CHANGED, we get unassailable absolutes. As a watch TV at home? Wouldn't it be better to engage is approximately 400 words. Shorter letters and letters received by the Christian, I know that in the history of the church we other students in conversation than stare at bright col­ Wednesday evening before the next issue will be considered first. The have too often insisted on equating ethics with The ors on a screen? If you don't really watch the TVs, Torch is not responsible for opinions printed in the letters to the editor and therefore cannot accept letters in response to other letters. Word of God, using the Bible (especially the Old don't you find that they are a hindrance to listening to w

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Cultural Chinese art exhibits bring culture and Exchange history of China through oil and canvas Andrew Bangert Overall, the works of Zhou cover a wide range of A&E EDITOR the richness in China's culture and history. From the traditional life in the country to court life in the Tang Wednesday night's opening reception for the Dynasty one gets a sense of history looking at Zhou's exhibition featuring the paintings of Zhang Qing- works. Hong and Zhou Zi Zi took the audience beyond the Although stylistically different from Zhou's, the world of the artists' works and into a trip through the works of Zhang also connect modern China to its rich culture and history of China. ancient roots, both in their subject matter and their The two artists, who come to Valparaiso's style. Brauer Museum of Art from their native China by way Several of them showcase scenes from the histo­ of Lima, Peru, are featured in the museum until Dec. ry of China. "Offertory" depicts the emperor's concu­ 28. bines bringing an offering to him, hoping to gain his On Wednesday night, Zhang led the standing- favor. Another, "Spring Excursion" shows concubines room only audience through both his works and of the Tang Dynasty taking a break from court life and Zhou's works, as Zhou speaks little English. His com­ enjoying the outdoors. ments shed light on the traditions, styles and subjects Another theme of Zhang's work is traditional of Chinese art, a type of art that remains relatively China. "Farmer's House" shows a rural home with unknown in America. corn, peppers and other accouterments of farm life Both artists come from Guilin, China, a city hanging outside. The painting, Zhang pointed out, close to Hong Kong renowned for its natural beauty. reminded a Valparaiso resident of farm life in Indiana They are in Peru as part of a cultural exchange pro­ in the last century, with the farmer's bounty hanging gram between Peru and China. Their paintings touch outside the home. "Old Street" captures a more urban on a wide range of subjects, including the natural view of traditional life, with a street of cracked pave­ beauty for which the Guilin area is known. ment stones lined with traditional houses. The painting Zhou's paintings jump out immediately to the was Zhang's way of keeping the old way alive, though viewer, and indeed appear to be photographs at first. he said that the government is now beginning to pre­ The majority of them are portraits of a beautiful serve the old villages. woman in a variety of settings. Some of them, like PHOTO PROVIDED One of the more interesting works of Zhang's is "Guilin Beauty" feature the model dressed up and in a "Moon-Shaped Harp" is one of the works of Chinese artist Zhou Zi Zi "Ancient Warrior," which depicts a portrait of an traditional pose. Others, like "Antique Strings" and that is currently on display in the Brauer Museum of Art. ancient warrior on horseback. The background of the "Man-Shaped Harp" showcase the rich musical tradi- " "" painting is filled with ancient Chinese characters, in a tion of China and show the model playing traditional instruments. The history of style more than 3,000 years old which is no longer used today. Like many of Zhang's China is also showcased, through the model's dress in "Touching Up," which is yel­ paintings, "Ancient Warrior" appears to be very old, the result of an unusual technique low, the color of the royal family in the Ching Dynasty, but the majority of her works employed by Zhang in painting them. Inspired by cracks created by water in the walls feature the model in scenes of life in the countryside, including picking tea, fishing of his home, Zhang created the work in a way that gives the canvas "character" that and flying a kite. comes from age. This adds another interesting dimension to his works. Luck be a lady tonight Essany hosts dating contest Michelle Rossi TORCH WRITER

VU lonely hearts looking for an exciting Valentine's Day and possible national stardom may have a chance with Michael Essany, thanks to an upcoming contest. On Feb. 22, 2004, "The Michael Essany Show" will return to the VU campus for the taping of his show unless a larger venue in Valparaiso is available. The producers of "The Michael Essany Show" would like to have VU women "com­ pete" to win a date with the sophomore political science major. Currently, the information concerning the actual date follow­ ing the contest has not been released, but there is a possibility that the episode will air both on the local and national broad­ casts. Essany will be able to narrow down the applicants to the top ten while the producers will narrow his list down to the top three women who will actually be able to compete in the game J4ar

Can't go out tonight? Bring the chills to you with a scary i

Jon Butt's Top 5 Horror FUtos Jon Bull You ProfcaMv r/aven't Seen TORCH WRITER The leaves are falling, it's a little colder, and the days are shorter. It's the best time of the year to scare loved ones, 1. "Dracula" (1931) - Bela Lugosi is the definitive horror film character but what is the best way to do this? One classic tactic is to as the chills are still fresh in possibly one of the best films ever made. True visit the local theater with your significant other or a group horror fans will probably shrug, but no one can deny the presence and of friends and either laugh or scream. The film industry has the theaters locked and stocked with films that will hopefully have at least one of the two 2. "Nosferatu" (1922) - Considered by many critics to be the first true hor­ effects this Halloween season. ror film and maybe still one of the best. Nosferatu may be so memorable The obvious film that critics and film buffs will 's venture to is "Alien: The Director's Cut." The classic scare-fest will be digitally re-mastered with 12 addi­ 3. "Dead Alive" (a.k.a. "Braindead") (1992) - Before Lord of the Rings. tional minutes never before seen. "I want to see Peter Jackson had some real issues with blood. This film is reportedly the 'Alien' because it is a classic and so many people bloodiest film ever made, including a finale with 300 liters of fake blood. my age, including myself, haven't seen it on the big screen," said freshman Joe Matthews. 4. "An American Werewolf in London" (1981) - Director John Landis hit Another film out this Halloween is the film paydirt years before with "Animal House" and later with Michael adaptation of the video game "House of the Jackson's video "Thriller." This film is an odd combination of the two. as Dead." Released a few weeks ago, its horrible :fW''-:.':.''- :p v.' ; ^i'.'y • . •: ;;'':- " •• : :M opening weekend could mean that this "House" might collapse. Anything called "House of the Dead" could be worth seeing 5. "John Carpenter's The Fog" (1980) - Jamie Lee Curtis stars in this on Halloween, though. chiller from the director of "Escape from New York" and "Vampires." "House of the Dead" may be a guilty Curtis was once called "Scream Queen" and this film is definitely a shin- pleasure, but the big buzz (pun intended) film for this Halloween is a remake of a horror classic. "The Texas Chainsaw :; : : : : Massacre" was released several weeks :":: ••'•:#• '-: V- -|;'-#'-: :. /:. : • ago to lukewarm film reviews, but elicited electric shivers from audience Movfe* members. "I saw a preview for 'The Texas 1. "The Exorcist" (1973) - Winner of two Oscars, this masterpiece is still Chainsaw Massacre' and the reactions of considered by many to be the scariest ftim of all time. With the re-release the audiences from across the country. They of anew, unedited version a few years ago, current viewers are still rattled were freaking out," said freshman Yar "Cha- dee" Chhuon. He added, "It looks like the type of film if you're a guy and you want a girl to get 2. 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974) - There are still rumors to this close to you, take her to see this." day that people walked out of the theater vomiting when this was first Sophomore Alison Harvey agreed with released. DirectorTobe Hooper wanted to get a PC-rating, but was repeat­ Chhuon. "I guess, in a way, I wouldn't mind see­ edly turned away with an R-rating. No one will ever look at a chainsaw in ing 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre,' but I'm not much for scary movies. I like happy films," she said. If the preference is "happy" rather than 3. "Psycho" (1960) - Two words - Norman Bates. The rest is history as this horror, "Scary Movie 3" might be the right fit. film was made deliberately by Alfred Hitchcock on a low budget to get the This film spoofs films such as "The Ring," mood dark enough to make Bates get under the audience's skin. "The Matrix," "Signs" and "8 Mile." The critics and audiences did not appreciate 4. "Alien" (1979) - The only science fiction.film to truly compete with "Scary Movie 2," but this "Scary," with a other horror films, "Alien" introduced the world to Ridley Scott, new director and impressive cast, could Sigourney Weaver and a new definition of "chest bursting." frighten its predecessors into submission. Anyway it's sliced, serial killers, 5. "Friday, the Bth'T'A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1980/1984) - Both are zombies, monsters and other fiends are the first and maybe best chapters in two of the longest horror sagas in film out in force this Halloween and they are history. These films are funny or scary, depending on your stomach, but coming to the local theater. no one can deny the impact felt by these franchises. -f iber 31, 2003 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Torch, page 13 ditors pick their scariest movies JR Radcliffe: "The Ring" Andrew Bangert: "The Shining" Julia Welzen: "Nightmare on Elm Street" Kristin Thomas: "The Witches" Jeff Burton: "It" Marta Stoeckel: "The Evil Dead" Kimmi Bellware: "Texas Chainsaw Brent Whitlock: "Jaws" \ry movie Massacre" (original version) Beth Adams: "Jeepers Creepers"

The lighter side of horror movies

Andy Viano TORCH WRITER

Ah, Halloween. The rustling of leaves in the whistling wind, the howls of wolves, the shrieks of young children, the smashing of pump­ kins on your neighbor's front porch, the pranking of old people, the public urination and maybe most importantly, the horror movies. Yeah, I love Halloween, and with that I give you this, a comprehensive list of the top five "so bad they're classic" horror movies of all time. Enjoy .

5. "Night of 1000 Cats" (1972) Directed by Rene Cardona Jr. and starring Hugo Stiglitz. Well, this is a movie I'm sure no more than three of you reading this have ever seen, and for your sake, I recommend you keep it that way. This one more than the others accentuates the "bad" in the movies that are so bad they're good, and in all honesty it barely ever gets to the good part. The first half hour or so there are probably 30 seconds of dialogue; it's just Hugo flying around in his helicopter spying on some girl he apparently wants to have sex with. It was here in the movie that I began gnawing at my wrists to try and kill the pain, but before that could happen we meet Dorgo, a big, bald, mentally challenged man who is Hugo's slave of some sort and, as we find later in the movie, the one who feeds women's corpses to an army of cats (hence the title). Is there more to the plot? Yes, but you'll have to go rent it. As a friend of mine once said, "This is a movie to get drunk to." So get at it kids.

4. "Monster in the Closet" (1986) Directed by Bob Dahlin and starring Henry Gibson. Yes, it's that Henry Gibson (the elderly homosexual at the bar in "Magnolia") and yes, this is his finest work ever. If the musical riff "Doo Doo Do Do Do" doesn't ring as a bell, then you've probably never seen this masterpiece, and you have no idea what you've missed. Easily the most entertaining of the movies on this list, its hard to tell whether this movie tries to be funny or not, but it will bust your prover­ bial sides. It's got it,all: sorority girls being killed, crazy scientists trying to crack a musical code, a ridiculous excuse for a monster (think Skuddlebutt from South Park) and some of the greatest one-liners ever. "DESTROY ALL CLOSETS!"

3. "The Bare Wench Project" (2000) Directed by Jim Wynorski and starring "porn Stars." Is this film a porno? Yeah. Is it arousing? Not really. Is it scary? Depends on your definition of scary. But is it funny? Sweet mother of pearl yes, it's scary. It's a spoof of that other movie, and it has wrinkled, fat, surgically enhanced women naked for no apparent reason, a dorky camera guy who can't even get laid in a porno, and a monster who dances Irish Jigs Period. Period mothertrucker.

2. "Evil Dead II" (1987) Directed by Sam Raimi and star ring my hero. Bruce Campbell. A true classic, probably at the top of a lot of other similar lists, it's easily the standout from the holy trilogy (no, not Star Wars). It's got the blood, the insan­ ity and if mixes in a subtle hint of reality too - or not. If you haven't seen it just do it, you will never laugh so hard in your life, unless you're watching this . . .

1. "Monkey Shines" (1988) Directed by George A. Romero and starring Jason Beghe. As the curtain in this film rises, our hero is headed out for a run, seems normal, so he loads up his backpack with bricks, slightly less normal and well, couldn't that be a little dang . . . (HIT BY CAR, BRICKS CRUSH HIS SPINE). So, we have ourselves a quadriplegic and what does a quadriplegic need more than anything in the world, class? Say it together now: a helper mon­ key. That's right, a trained monkey to perform everyday tasks. Except it's not just everyday tasks: the monkey and the quadriplegic have a "Shining" thing happening, so the monkey murders his enemies or burns down their homes and enjoys every sec­ ond of it. And if that's not enough, we have the world's most uncomfortable sex scene ever (he's not a quintipalegic) and the most dramatic use of brain juice ever. A gold stan­ dard. So have fun tonight, but when the kegs are done and gone don't forget the movies. page 14, The Torch ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT October 31, 2003 the morning show 'Chainsaw' cuts to heart of horror genre

Jon Bull The Source 95.1 selects TORCH WRITER weekly the DJ to be featured in the DJ Spotlight. Horror films are almost as old as film itself. With "Dracula," "Wolfman," "The Thing" and "Nosferatu" began a tra­ dition which has translated into the likes of Jason Voorhees, Freddy Kruger, Michael Myers and Hannibal Lecter, but unfortunately Andrew Bangert these villains lose their lustre in the requisite sequels. The answer A&E EDITOR of late has been to combine classic films ("Freddy Vs. Jason") or remake them ("Psycho"). Usually the remake pales in comparison Breakfast is back. After a brief hiatus, "The Morning Show" featuring Andy Viano and Jeff Burton to the original, especially if it is a remake of a classic. returns to the Source 95 Monday from 7-10 a.m. The show, which can be described as madcap and zany, But now it appears Hollywood has broken the mold and is three hours of radio that defy explanation. made a remake which stands on its own. "The Texas Chainsaw Burton and Viano started as radio partners last year and settled in easily to the morning time slot. Massacre" works much like the original, but this one has an inde­ They quickly gained a fan following for their unique combination of talk, news and guest segments. This pendent, modern attitude which makes it stand out among this year, their show had been running during the late afternoon, but now returns home to the morning. crowded, horror-filled month. Wondering what to expect from your alarm in the early hours of the morning? In the words of The basic story is the same: a group of teenagers, includ­ Viano, expect "me and Burton. And Blue." The format of the show is generally just two DJs sitting in a ing Jessica Biel from TV's "7th Heaven," get lost on the back roads studio and discussing the news, among other things. of Texas and find themselves being slaughtered one by one by a For fans of last year's show, familiar faces will be back. "Josh's Carnival Minute" returns and the leather-faced man with a chainsaw. That about sums it up, the rest two are reportedly in negotiations with Chuck Travis to bring his farm report segment back as well. isn't really important. It's clear the two enjoy their role in waking up Valparaiso University. "It's all about entertaining What is important is the gore and mayhem unleashed by people. And that early in the morning, we're damn near hilarious," Viano said. Leatherface, played by Andrew Bryniarski. His Leatherface has the But the topics of conversation are not abstract and random. "We talk about the issues that matter," same eeriness as the old one did in the 1974 original. Bryniarski has Viano said. "It's like CNN for Valpo." almost no lines, but his presence chills from the first glimpse of the And the two are very happy to be back on mornings. Their schtick didn't work quite as well in the chainsaw, making the film unforgettable. later hours. The rest of the cast is the standard pick of the litter for hor­ "It didn't work," Viano said. "It was a donkey ride through hell. People are too sober in the after­ ror films but also features R. Lee Emery ("Full Metal Jacket") as noon." the local sheriff who is a little too creepy. Emery stars in another As the easy banter of the show proves, the two have a great relationship together. "It's like Martin instant classic performance and at certain moments one may won­ and Lewis, but no one really knows who's who," Viano said describing the pair's teamwork. "One of us der if he willsteal the show from Leatherface. is usually sober, and it's almost always awkward. There's great chemistry." "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" is jagged and cutting in So if your alarm is set for an early class, or if the radio's been on during an all-nighter, Valparaiso its delivery. The production value of this film looks great as it mornings are again home to a show with great chemistry that comes through loud and clear from WVUR. investigates higher levels of gore than its original did, which could be a bad or good thing. Here, it's good. Final Grade: B. &SS-; H?(/glB qnp MAYO CLINIC This Week: SUMMER III FOR JUNIOR NURSING STUDENTS Hilar All the Timi Eleni Kametas TORCH WRITER

Coming straight out of New Brunswick, N.J., is Thursday, capturing the "Signals Over the Air" with their latest release "War All The Time." Fans of Thursday and the music industry made "War All The Time" one of the most anticipated albums of the year after the success of the group's 2001 release "Full Collapse," which featured hits like "Understanding in a Car Crash" and "Standing on the Edge of Summer." "Full Collapse" made a name for Thursday and their live shows made the band even stronger. Lead singer Geoff Rickly's heart throbbing vocals along with the fierce guitars allow Thursday to give We invite you to explore the Summer HI Student personality to each song. Nursing Experience with Mayo Clinic in Rochester, "War All The Time" is exploding all over commercial and college radio and the album has Minnesota. This program is for junior year students of a four-year baccalaureate nursing program. already hit #7 on the Billboard Top 200 with favorites such as "Between Rupture and Rapture" and "For Summer III begins in early June and lasts for 10 the Workforce, Drowning." Thursday even has a track titled "M. Shepard" in remembrance of their weeks. Summer III is a paid, supervised nursing friend Matthew Shepard, who was killed for being homosexual. Just by the name chosen for the album program exposing the student to a broad range of and track listings, it appears that Thursday has taken a more political approach with the new release, but direct and indirect patient care settings on inpatient "War All the Time" is not a political album. It simply reveals what they perceive goes on in everyday and surgical units. America. Mayo Nursing was awarded the Magnet Hospital Whatever the album may be, Thursday has definitely made one of the best albums of the year. Recognition Status for Excellence in Nursing Service by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Thursday last played Chicago in September, and they will be returning to the Aragon Ballroom with the Deftones and Thrice on Nov. 30. Intriguing bands like Thursday don't come around too often, so this For more information about the Summer III program, could be a chance to see future stars in a smaller venue before they start playing arenas and stadiums. please visit our website or contact: Mayo Clinic Human Resources, OE-4 200 1st Street SW Rochester, MN 55905 The official Torch address is now ph 800-562-7984 e-mail [email protected] Application Deadline: January IS, 20Q4

www.mayoclinic.org/summer3-rst The Torch, October 31, 2003, page 15 EATURE Eating

be are condemned. And, cafeterias and still adhere to the lasted only three days on the of course, the piece of Atkins program. "The only bad diet. bread and cake Forts thing is it's very expensive to eat In contrast, there is a occasionally misses on campus. Everything I eat is strong, crowd of avid opponents is not allowed either. weighed," she said. of the diet. It is comfort­ Beyond the weighed-in The VU Health Center ing, though, that this foods like salads and sandwich­ does not endorse the Atkins reg­ period is the only es, other Atkins enthusiasts at imen or any other low-carbohy­ time where carbohy­ VU enjoy Lankenau hot dogs, drate diet. drates are limited to a sometimes wrapped in cheese to Mary Williams, a family measly 20 grams per act as a pseudo-bun, scrambled nurse practitioner at the clinic, day, which amounts eggs, and grilled chicken strips. pointed out that the American to just one medium- But it seems that Atkins Dietetic Association, and most sized apple. The next loyalists are few and far between physicians do not recommend three phases aren't as at VU. There are many who have such extreme measures for confining. You gradu­ followed the plan, but most have weight loss. ally increase your either tried it for a short time and- Senior nursing major Faith carbohydrate intake grown frustrated or have kept a Crozier has a similar conviction. but still limit it some­ more flexible and individualized "[Atkins] is so unhealthy. It what. form of it. just fools your body into think­ Chelsea Oxton she said. Forts has lost 25 So how does a stu­ w w ing it's burning fat. The TORCH WRITER pounds so far on the plan. dent here at VU possibly AH I ate while I was on best diet is calorie-count­ follow the Atkins plan on Many associate Atkins [Atkins] was meat and ing and eating healthy It's lunch time at the Union with a diet exclusively of red campus and ignore simple foods," she said. food staples of Dining Round Table, and a few students meat and salads, along with a cheese. I had a real hard The Atkins Diet has Services like weekly are lined up at the sandwich bar. heavy restriction on carbohy­ faced such criticism in out­ pasta bars, Colombo time finding foods that Most students scans the variety drates, but the plan is more com­ rageous amounts since it yogurt and the convenient didn't have carbohydrates of bread to their right, take some plicated. gained popularity in the morning bagel? You can't slices and adorn them with the First and foremost, the in them." 1 late 1980s and 1990s. typical sandwich fare. eat sandwiches without Atkins Diet is not a diet but a But its prevalence and But one student takes a dif­ bread for every meal, "nutritional approach" and a STEVE SMITH the overall, low-carbohy­ after all. ferent approach, placing a few "lifetime nutritional philoso­ VU Senior drate fanaticism has only scoops of chicken salad in her phy," as the official web site, "There's a lot of grown as the American empty paper boat next to a few- www.atkinscenter.com, pasta and stuff like that, and they "I didn't do the full public continues its obsessive slices of American cheese. explains. Dr. Robert C Atkins, don't serve a lot of red meat," 'Atkins' diet," said one VU stu­ quest to be thin and to find an The latter "sandwich" is the creator of the plan, aims to said You can't choose what dent who started following a easy answer to all its weight the frequent lunch of Valparaiso change people's approach to you're going to eat exactly," said modified version of Atkins in problems. University junior Meredeth food for the rest of their lives. sophomore Betsy Crull, who June. "I kept vegetables in my The mix of strong criti­ Forts, who can attribute her There are four phases of questions how the diet would diet and ate a few fruits. About a cism, devoted followers, and bread-free lunch to the Atkins the program. The initial, induc­ work here, "because the choices month ago I started eating carbo­ those who are in-between only Diet she's been following since tive phase lasts two weeks. are limited in the cafeterias," hydrates here and there, but eat­ means that it's still getting atten­ July. These weeks are the frightening "I don't think I ate in the ing them in the morning, such as tion and still attracting people to "Atkins is just healthier. A part most people associate with dining halls at all when I was on cereal." try it. lot of people say it's not, but it's Atkins, in which you can never the diet," said senior Steve "All I ate while I was on For now, it seems the a better way of eating. Every eat fruit, bread, pasta, grains, Smith, who went on Atkins [Atkins] was meat and cheese. I Atkins diet, along with all the now and then, I really want a starchy vegetables or certain recently. had a real hard time finding low-carbohydrate diet spawns it piece of bread or cake. It's just a dairy products. Even breath However, Forts insists that foods that didn't have carbohy­ has created, are not going to fade matter of disciplining yourself," mints containing sugar it's not hard to eat often at the drates in them," said Smith, who out just yet. NLew, local, hi-carb

Holly Denman Students from Missouri to the crowds filling the various TORCH WRITF.R may be familiar with Panera*s booths and tables. "I'm very recent predecessor, the St. happy with the work force There has been a buzz Louis Bread Company. here." he added. around campus of people talk­ After being bought out by Behind the cashiers rests a ing about treating themselves to the French inspired cafe Au Bon wall full of different loaves, a special meal at the newest Pain, the St. Louis Bread baguettes and focaccias. "We restaurant near campus. Company was transformed into bake all the bread fresh every­ On Oct, 22, Panera Bread Panera and has now spread to day. We don't have any of that opened its doors to the 33 states. according to day old bread," Thomas said. Valparaiso community, bringing PaneraBread.com. "Whatever is left we give to fresh bread and soup. They also J. David Thomas, the local charities." offer gourmet sandwiches and manager of the new Panera Panera can be found in the From left to right; Sarah Haberaecker, Elizabeth Coyle, Lindsay Ehlers, salads. The restaurant boasts said, "I am very happy with it so same complex with Target and Patrick McClury, Lindsey Fuller, Charlie Galik, Lexi Schmidt and Nick harvest-inspired colors on the far. We've exceeded our sales Kohl's. Six dollars is plenty to Mullen hold an organizational meeting for Greek Inter-Varsity Christian wall and big leather chairs that expectations already." buy a generous portion of soup Fellowship at the new Valparaiso Panera. Since opening on Oct. 22, Panera invite patrons to stay awhile. He smiled and motioned and salad or a unique sandwich. has becomes popular meeting place for VU students. "T

page 16, The Torch MATURE: October 31, 2003 Let's not forget that other October o L i D A y Luther's popular support and the Catholic church's unwillingess to change eventually led to a split between Catholics and Protestants. Reformation Today, for many devout Lutherans, Steven Wilco Reformation Day is a time to reflect on the Day Fun TORCH WRITER growth and change that has occured in the • Visit www.oldlutheran.com to find Lutheran church since 1517. humor such as "You know you're a j Kristin Thomas l FEATURES EDITOR "Instead of having patriotic Lutheran day, Lutheran if ..." and "The Reformation I think Reformation day is a good time for our Polka." They also carry merchandise The Chapel of the Resurrection's vest­ church to re-evaluate our examination of God's like a Martin Luther bobble head doll ments changed from from green to red this word spoken to us and to consider whether the and wash-away-your-sins liquid soap. week. church today is living by that word," said senior Why? Because Valparaiso University has theology major Mike Kern. • Hold a "whose fortress is mightier?" con a Lutheran affiliation, and Oct. 31 is not only Others consider the broader implications test in your dorm lounge using sheets, Halloween, but also Reformation Day. of how Reformation Day has affected the long- chairs and couch cush­ 486 years ago, Martin Luther changed the term evolution of the Christian church. ions. future of the Christian church forever by nailing "A lot of people like to think about this as his 95 theses on the door of the church at a big Lutheran observance, but it's really a cele­ • Wear the Reformation Wittenberg, where he was a professor of biblical bration for Protestants and the church in gener­ Day color (red) all day studies. al. It really formed the protestant church as it is instead of orange and One of the main issues protested was the today," said senior Mark Couser. black. Or, if you real­ Catholic church's selling of indulgences. For many on campus, especially those who ly have your heart set Indulgences were pieces of paper that allegedly attend St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student on a costume, go as bought forgiveness for sins. The money from Center Reformation Day isn't particularly note­ I Martin Luther the indulgences went to fund some of the major worthy. art works of the Vatican, like the Sistine Chapel. "Reformation day doesn't really have • Drive an hour or According to Columbia Encyclopedia, much of an effect on me," said sophomore so down 80/90 "Luther's theses were widely distributed and Pauline Campbell, who attends St. Teresa's. and nail your read, finding sympathy among the exploited "I think people here are pretty accepting - own theses on peasantry and among the civil authorities, who usually it's not a big deal whether you are the chapel door deplored the drainage of funds to Rome." Protestant or Catholic." at Notre Dame. cm? am A ?eu

Tim Krause TORCH WRITER t h e i r boyfriends!" Apparently, while" At first, objects of entertainment males prefer toys that beat the shinolah were pointless and did nothing to develop out of each other, females prefer toys that man's small bean-like brain. Then, in the splash imaginary wine in each other's 1980's, these objects were crafted into the faces and cheat on their respective masterpieces we now call "toys." "Toys" boyfriends. did marvels for children, providing hours However, board games of the 80s of educational play time and developing were decidedly agreed upon as "gender eye-hand coordination. friendly." The most popular games were Why, if it weren't for the beloved recognized as Chutes and Ladders, Clue toys of yesteryear, we wouldn't be able to Jr., Candy Land and Uncle Wiggly (you name the characters of Sesame Street or know - the rabbit). Early computer games debate important topics like who would like SimCity, Oregon Trail and Number win in a fight - Shredder from the Ninja Munchers were also highly favored within Turtles or Skeletor from He-Man? the forum. In order to answer the deeper ques­ But then the discussion took an inter­ tions of toy superiority, I assembled an all- esting turn when someone mentioned star discussion forum of male and female Legos. Apparently, these constructive toy specialists. wonders (conceived in 1932 by Ole Kirk The most obvious male example of a Christensen) were and still are a popular toy was immediately recognized as the toy used by both genders. Surprisingly, "action figure." Ninja Turtles, He-Man Pirate Legos were the majority favorite and GI Joes were among the most popular. among both genders. "Sometimes I would "Sometimes I'd line up [my action fig­ put a sword in each of the monkey's ures] and try to knock them over with a hands!" chimed in a male member. "I'd rolling pin. It was more fair that way," give my monkey a hook for a hand!" commented a male participant. Apart from shouted another member. Soon the whole action figures, males generally turned room exploded into a shouting match and their adolescent minds to Creepy the police were notified. Crawlers, Pogs, Matchbox cars and Magic Although short-lived, the toy forum cards. provided the world with a better apprecia­ For females, the most prevalent dolls tion of 1980's toys. So when you stumble suggested were Cabbage Patch Kids, upon a commercial for a really weak toy, Trolls and, of course, Barbie. What was so do not pity the youth of today. Remember intriguing about dolls? One female com­ that in this age of violent video games and mented, "Dolls have fights too! All the girl lame Pokemon cards, Legos still reign dolls would fight over the boy dolls and supreme. With that settled, I have an Easy sometimes their parents wouldn't like Bake Oven to attend to. October 31, 2003 FEATURES The Torch, page 17 Hallowed

Bryant Isaacson Junior - Biology/Chemistry Halls "I only wore a costume on Halloween when I was a kid, like before third grade. I honestly don't remember any­ thing I dressed up as."

Melissa Klajda Freshman - Political Science

"My favorite costume was when I was a munchkin from the Wizard of Oz."

Matt Anticevich Kristy Oman for children 10 or younger. A portion of the pro­ Senior - Electrical TORCH WRITER ceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels of Northwest Engineering Indiana. The weeks before Halloween offer a wide "When I hear the proceeds are going to a "One time I was a dead guy with a variety of activities for anyone- looking for a charity I feel better about going to that haunted sword through my body and gray paint wicked good time. These activities, including house," said freshman Kay Krejcarek. trick-or-treating and haunted houses allow a per­ "The best haunted anything I have ever been son to enjoy the holiday. to was Fright Fest at Great America," said sopho­ People go to haunted houses for many differ­ more Niki Stone. ent reasons. For some, the thrill of being scared If you have time to go somewhere farther becomes enough away, Stone's favorite to make a good a try. Fright Fest runs time; others go through Nov. 2 and is under pressure called a family event. Mike Ross from their peers. It includes two haunt­ Sophomore - Music "I normally ed houses, special Education go to a haunted child-themed areas house with a big and live entertainment "I went as Kramer from Seinfeld once group of friends as well as the normal when I had longer hair. I fro-ed it out that also want to amusement park rides. and wore a suit that was too small." go," said freshman The live Kim Waechter. entertainment includes With a group a magician, the March of friends, it might of the Dead, Elvis and be worth it to the Tomb-Tones and make the trek to the Haunted Harbor. Joy Be Reaper's Realm, Great America is open located at 626 from 5-11 p.m. and Sophor 177th St. in costs $39.99. Mange Hammond. The An interesting lor attraction stays event nearby that open from 7 p.m.- might be more fun for midnight on those who don't like Halloween and j I haunted houses are the Nov. 1. Porter County ghost With three j tours being held on different attrac­ ] Nov. 1 from 7-11 p.m. tions - the For only $20 per per- Reaper's Haunted ' BI-;TH ADAMS1 son, patrons can go on Mansion, Reaper's Woods, and Reapers a tour of places of tragedy and terror with real Steve Henderson Nightmare in 3D - there is something for everyone ghost hunters. Senior - Electrical "I think I saw something like a ghost several except little children. Admission is $15 for the Engineering Haunted Mansion, $5 for the Woods and $10 for years ago, but I was half asleep so I'm not sure if it was real," said the secretary of the Indiana Ghost the Nightmare in 3D. Admission for all three "I was a ninja. But the costumes never Trackers Club, Sandi Devries. attractions is only $20. look like they do on the picture, so I "This is the third year we've been doing Located at the Lake County Fairgrounds in just looked like I was wearing baggy Crown Point, Halls of Horror has been in opera­ ghost tours, but the first year we've done one in sweat pants, and not like the stealth tion for more than 15 years. Porter County," said Devries. "There was demand killing machine I wanted to be." According to their web site, "Each room is for a tour in Porter County because it has a lot of build to put you in the center of the action. There history and folklore." are no barriers or guardrails to keep you safe from Unfortunately, the tour was so popular that it what lurks around the corner. Your trust lies in a sold out on Tuesday. However, if you're interest­ INTERVIEWS AND lone stranger to lead you through the madness." ed in ghost hunting or the Indiana Ghost Trackers PHOTOS BY Halls of Horrors is open from 7-10:30 p.m. Club you can visit their web site at www.indi- Kristin Thomas on Friday, and admission is $10 for adults and $5 anaghosts.homstead.org to learn more. page 18, The Torch FEATURES October 31, 2003 college kids Holly Denman country. The project started a year would mean partici TORCH WRITER month and a half ago. pating in the national This Friday Valparaiso "We've been working on it one next year. University students have an since," said Philip Morris, the "We want opportunity to get in touch with president of the Hellenic A their childhood, specifically the Council. The national tourna­ to get it out recess part. ment requires registration fees there this The Hellenic Council is adding up to thousands of dol­ year so that hosting a foursquare tournament lars and requirements that would next year for all students who fondly be too complicated for the size we can do remember the big rubber ball of VU. The Hellenic Council the full that brought fierce competition decided to create their own ver­ tourna­ to the school yard. It will be sion of the tournament. ment," he held in Gym 2 of the Athletics "We modified the idea to said. Recreation Center from 4-6 p.m. be more friendly to Valpo. We Competing in The Hellenic Council is had to scale it down to fit our the national tour hoping for between 60 and 80 school," Morris said. nament would mean the winner at VU participants. Many teams have The national tournament is would go on to compete in will receive already registered for the event, sponsored by St. Jude's nationals against the winners points for win­ but walk-ons are also allowed. Children's Hospital. Even from other colleges participating rules, ning games during the ten Not only will there be four though VU is not noted as one of in the program. but it should be fun." minute round robin sessions. square games but also free food the schools officially participat­ Morris himself was prac­ The rules players remem­ Then the eight teams with the from Jimmy John's, Buffalouies ing, the money raised will also ticing with his friends this week. ber from grade school may not most points will move on to the and Papa Johns. Even if you are be sent to St. Jude's. That money "It felt ridiculous to be 21 and apply. elimination round that will not playing, the Hellenic will come from the $2 entrance playing four square," he said. "It's a playground game, determine the winner. Council encourages students to fee. "But, it was a riot." and so people made up their own All members of the top come watch the fun. "We decided to keep our Lindsie Jung, a sophmore rules," Gehrke said. The rules three teams will receive prizes. The idea to have the tour­ version along the same line as planning on participating, said, will be posted in the gym for all First place is a $50 gift certifi­ nament here came about after the national one," Morris said. "I played it in grade school. I the players to see, and they will cate to Target. Second place and hearing of a national foursquare Darin Gehrke, advisor to remember slamming the ball also be explained. "They are third place team members will tournament being hosted at the Hellenic Council, is hopeful into the other people's squares. I complicated, but they are set," receive $25 and $10 gift certifi­ numerous universities across the that a successful tournament this don't really remember all the he said. cates to Target. 2nd ANNUAL PEACE & JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM Theme: "Peace & Justice: Whose Responsibilities Are They?" Saturday, November 8, 2003 Valparaiso University Student Union 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Don't miss "the symposium of the Keynote Speaker: year." Hear 22 presenters talk Dov Charney about issues affecting world peace, Founder and Senior partner of American Apparel. "American Apparel: A Hyper Capitalist-Socialist race relations, equality, justice, Business Fusion" social concerns, and how students Presenter Highlight can make a difference! • Joseph S. Van Bokkelen, U.S. Attorney, Northern District Indiana Registration: $5.00 for students (students can use meal cards); $10 for non-students. Registration covers • The Reverend Dr. Lewis Anthony, Senior Pastor of continental breakfast, lunch and ethnic food samplings. Metropolitan Wesley AME Zion Church in Washington D.C. Contact: Office of Multicultural Programs (OMP), Kretzmann Hall 121/123; 464-5400. • Nancy Hulse, an anti-violence educator

Note: The first 50 students to register with OMP will • Teresa Godwin Phelps, Professor of Law from receive free registration! So, hurry and register now!!! University of Notre Dame Law School

For more information on speakers, registration and • Michael Terrien, Executive Director of "Play for Peace" workshop sessions, check out www.valpo.edu/organization/multicul/ and click on the • Jerome McDonnell, Host of "Worldview" WBEZ "Dove" icon. Chicago The Torch, October 31, 2003, page 19 IFIED TRAVEL TRAVEL (CONT'D) CLASSIFIEDS I like Aphrodite. What a guy.

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r^ Horoscopes BY Miss ANNA From Associated Press October 31-November 6 ARIES: (March 21 -April 20) LIBRA: (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Use all of the resources available to Use your clout to get some new and you. A family argument may take some different changes off the ground at extra attention' to straighten out, with work. Friends and co-workers can real­ no serious fallouts. You may need to ly come in handy now. make some choices. Friday Monday SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Movie: "Identity" Senate Meeting TAURUS: (April 21 - May 21) Keeping your nose to the grindstone is Union, 6 p.m. Neils 224, 9 p.m. There seems to be some apparent con­ admirable to a point, but you might flict, but it is of a healthy variety, and make a better impression with superi­ Observatory Open may yield some unexpected benefits in ors if your approach is more balanced. the form of totally new approaches to Behind Gellersen, Tuesday routine situations. SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) 7:30 p.m. Call ext. 5202 after 5 p.m. to You tend to keep your emotional dis­ confirm. Wednesday GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) tress to yourself, and this might not be Worship You and your significant other may for the best. Allow someone close to VISA Halloween Bash Deaconess Center, 7 a.m. make a wonderful connection and the penetrate your defenses. Your beauty International Student House, 11 p.m. sense that you are growing closer will comes from within, and creates a glow Kaffeestunde bring both of you joy. Success will be that is obvious to others around you. Saturday German House, 4 p.m. yours, even if it is of a low-key nature. VISA General Meeting CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) International Student House, 1 p.m. Kenneth Tse, Saxophone CANCER: (June 22 - July 23) A little contemplation will get your Try to take it easy this week. You have week off on a calm and clear path. You VUCA, 7 p.m. been going at a frantic pace, and it will are pleased with the results up until Catholic Mass start to catch up with you. Decisions now, but do want to improve your St. Teresa's, 5:15 p.m. Celebrate! made hastily may be flawed, so put off work. Allow troublesome obstacles to Chapel of the Resurrection, 10 p.m action until you have all the facts. dissolve themselves. Halloween Hoopla Union, 7 p.m. Thursday LEO: (July 24-Aug. 23) AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You will get ahead by working hard. Is your current relationship a little Norman Kretzmann Lecture in Sunday Nothing less than your reputation is at unbalanced? If so, playing the role too Medieval Philosophy stake, but no need to worry since your faithfully can bring resentment and Worship Duesenberg Recital Hall, VUCA, 5 work is usually above reproach. Expect boredom. Maybe a planned weekend Chapel of the Resurrection, p.m. a little bit of a delay, because soon pleasure trip is just what the doctor 8:30 & 10:30 a.m you'll be riding on the crest of success. ordered. Christ College Symposium Mass Mueller Refectory, 6:30 p.m. VIRGO: (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23) PISCES: (Feb. 20 - March 20) St. Teresa's, 10:30 a.m. & 9 p.m. Prosperity is an issue, so instead of When working on your financial plan whining, take action. Work a little for the future, avoid putting all your Michael Adamczyk, Guitar Candlelight Service harder and you'll be surprised at the eggs in one basket. Anything that looks Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Chapel, 10 p.m. financial results. definite may not be beneficial in the end. The Torch, October 31, 2003, page 20 PORT After nearly seven months... Basketball is back More than 2,000 fans pack ARC for unofficial kick-off to VU men's and women's basketball Ken LaVicka that won so many games for them last TORCH WRITER season. The men took the floor for the final So what if Valparaiso University portion of the evening, playing in a held their version of "Midnight Madness" scrimmage of their own. The pace was a week later than nearly every other extremely fast, undoubtedly a precursor NCAA school? That didn't stop more to the upcoming season, with the fresh­ than 2,000 enthusiastic VU basketball man members of the team dazzling the fans from packing into the Athletics crowd. Early on, senior Joaquim Gomes Recreation Center last Friday night to and freshman Moussa Mbaye traded watch the men's and women's basketball impressive alley oops, but from then on it teams as part of "Valpo Hoops Night." was all Jimmie Miles. The freshman "It was a lot of fun," said VU red wowed the crowd with several slick shirt freshman Mike Oppland. "It's a behind the back passes and ran the court good time and there are no pressures. It's well. good to show the fans a first glimpse of The women begin their pre-season the team and give them a chance to meet slate tomorrow against the Reebok Lady the players." All-Stars and the men start their pre-sea­ "It's really fun for the players," said son on Nov. 13 against International women's head basketball coach Keith Select. Both teams are ranked second in Freeman. "It's good to get exposure, and the Mid-Continent Conference preseason I have fun watching the teams. Judging polls. by the 2,000 people in the stands, it's "We played three tight games with obvious that it's a big deal for them." Western Illinois (Mid-Con women's pre­ Oppland and Freeman weren't the season favorite) last year, and there are only ones who enjoyed the night, howev­ six teams in the conference that can win er. In his typical upbeat fashion, returning the regular season title. We are ready," men's basketball head coach Homer said Freeman. Drew had a lot to say about the evening. As far as the men's chances, Drew "The laser show at the beginning of had the following to say. the night was just great and Friday night "Oakland (Mid-Con men's presea­ gave our players a wonderful chance to son favorite) is bringing back seven show off their dunking and shooting impact players. They deserve the ranking, skills to the fans," he said. but We are a tremendously deep^team. I Because VU had its fall break over can't wait." the official NCAA weekend when teams could begin practice and usually have "Midnight Madness" events, organizers moved the event to a week later and start­ ed it at 10 p.m. as opposed to midnight. "To me, it's better to see this happen at ten o'clock instead of midnight JENN KLEIN because more children and families can Freshman Oumar Sylla walks sophomore Lauren Bechtold into the paint before his slam dunk come out and enjoy the night," said Drew. attempt. Sylla leaped over the 5-foot-4 Bechtold for one of the most crowd-pleasing dunks. The evening began with student other, where the men ran away with the expect," Bechtold said. "When he finalists, men and women, competing in a three-point bragging rights for 2003- brought me to the block and told me to three-point shooting contest semifinal, 2004. stand there and not move, I definitely got where the top three advanced to face Following the shooting contest, the a little nervous. As he jumped over me, members^f both the men's and women's men's team took the floor and put on an his shorts brushed my head. It was awe­ basketball teams in the final. entertaining slam dunk contest as several some." Following the contest, the lights of the members of the women's team sat at half Two ten-minute scrimmages fol­ Athletics Recreation Center were dark­ court and judged the dunks. lowed the slam dunk contest, and it began ened to a roaring crowd, and a laser light The highlight of the contest, and with the women's team. Right from the show preceded the player introductions. arguably of the night, occurred when outset it was obvious that the same scrap- Every player from each team received a freshman guard Oumar Sylla grabbed piness that earned the team their first ever thunderous ovation from the 2,000-plus sophomore guard Lauren Bechtold from berth into the NCAA tournament was far in attendance and "Valpo Hoops Night" her seat, set her in front of the basket, from gone. Players like junior Katie was officially underway. jumped over her and dunked the ball, Boone and sophomore Jamie Gutowski Neither the men's nor the women's sending the crowd into a frenzy. found their touches from the three-point JENN KLEIN team had any trouble defeating the stu­ "When Oumar first pulled me off line early, and the team played physically Freshman Jimmie Miles elevates during the dent finalists and went on to face each the chair, I really didn't know what to and still showed the defensive intensity slam dunk portion of Valpo Hoops Night. Swimming sits shotgun at Indiana Intercollegiates Both men's and women's teams finish last at intercollegiates but defeat IUPUI for first Mid-Continent Conference wins of season

Ron Castor A day before their seventh On the men's side against women's teams had to travel to teams have a pretty positive atti­ TORCH WRITER place finish at the Indiana inter­ IUPUI, the VU men's swimming West Lafayette, Ind., to swim in tude about the invite. collegiates, the VU women's team triumphed in a 113 to 91 the Indiana intercollegiates. "I think that both the men's Coming off last place fin­ swimming team defeated affair. Freshman Dave Peterson Both teams seemed to be and the women's teams will do ishes at the Indiana Indiana University Purdue stood out at the meet with two fatigued because they each fin­ pretty well," said sophomore Intercollegiate meet, the University Indianapolis 128 to individual wins (100m breast- ished in last place. Lauren Bambach. "We need to Valparaiso University men's and 77 at home, winning seven out stroke, 200m individual med­ "We were just tired keep a positive attitude, contin­ women's swimming and diving of 11 events. The team was led ley). Peterson also won in the because we had a meet the day ue to have confidence, and teams are looking forward to the by freshman Allison Clark, who 400m medley relay with sopho­ before. A lot of us our endurance train." Eastern Illinois Invitational took first place in two different more Bob Pederson, freshman isn't up to potential," said fresh­ The meet is at 5 p.m. today today. The meet will be a test for events (100 meter breaststroke, Travers Smith and senior Sean man Travers Smith. and at 8 a.m. tomorrow. Both both teams and will be used as a 1000m freestyle) as well as the Conrin with a time of 54.14. The upcoming Eastern teams will then take two weeks measuring stick against compe­ 200m freestyle relay, garnering After the meets against Illinois Invitational will be over off and compete Nov. 14 at tition from around the area. her team 11 points. IUPUI, both the men's and two days of swimming. Both Lewis College. October 31, 2003 •PORT: The Torch, page 21 Bear clawed Men'sAndrew soccer Stem shut out by OaklandOleck and, thi eliminateds time from 18 from yards awaytourney. TORCH WRITER At the 62:59 mark, junior James Flugstad picked up a red card for a two- The Valparaiso University men's soc­ footed slide tackle. This forced VU to play cer team saw their hopes of a Mid- a man down for the rest of the match. Continent Conference tournament berth "It became an avalanche situation disappear with a 6-0 loss at Oakland after that," Mrak said. "After the red card, Saturday. the guys basically quit." The Crusaders needed victories in Shahar Ktovim, Mark Thomas and their final two Mid-Con games to gain the Mike Matalavy all notched tallies for berth, but early on it was the Golden Oakland in the final 20 minutes to give the Grizzlies who took control of the match. Golden Grizzlies the 6-0 shutout. The Just 9:49 into the match, Chris Edwards match marked the ninth time this season the took a pass from Brady Vance and beat Crusaders failed to put a shot in the back of sophomore VU keeper Jeff Oleck with a the net. shot inside the post. For the match, Oakland outshot the "In the first 10 to 20 minutes, I don't Crusaders 28-9 and held a 9-0 advantage in think these guys really were focused to step shots on net. Oleck made six stops for the on the field and compete and try to win," Crusaders while in goal. head coach Mis' Mrak said. "We gave up "We got the ball and possessed it and an early goal. We got caught flat in the got it out of the midfield, but once we were back." getting it into the midfield and into our After allowing the early goal, the attacking third, our attack broke down," Crusader defense stiffened and kept OU off Mrak said of the Crusader offense. the board for the remainder of the first half. VU wraps up their home portion of OU doubled VU's shot total in the first half, the schedule this weekend when they host 12-6. Oleck made four saves for the brown Loyola and Western Illinois. These will be and gold in the first half. the final home games for three seniors: "In the latter part of the first half we Adam Newell, Oliver Sanders and Josh started to gain some momentum," Mrak Peacher. said. "We were getting shots. Going into Mrak said that the three seniors will halftime, I gave a pretty spirited halftime see some action during the final three talk and it seemed to me that it rekindled games, but that he will use the games to get their competitive spirit and got them a little the underclassmen some more experience more focused." in game situations. However, OU's Phillip Braathen took "It's a tough decision for me to make the wind out of the Crusaders' sails 6:11 because I'd like for them to be able to play into the second half when he chipped the every minute of every game that they have ball past Oleck from six yards out. left, but that's not the smart thing to do if ERIN SWANSON Braathen added to the Crusaders' misery you're trying to, at this point in time, claw Members of the men's soccer team scrimmage during practice earlier this week. The brown five minutes later when he again beat your way out of the cellar," he said. and gold were eliminated from the Mid-Continent tournament with a 6•0 loss to Oakland. Destiny awaits women's soccer Crusaders qualifying win for Mid-Con tourney placement delayed by ORU Dave Nackovic ior forward Lindsay Holley took "My approach is that the IFTHEVESilES I TORCH WRITER a pass from sophomore mid­ tournament has already started I fielder Ashley Shaneyfelt and for us and our first game is on The fact that all good scored her first goal of the sea­ Sunday," Anthony said of his things must come to an end was son. team's game plan. "Instead of the lesson learned by the The goal also gave Holley thinking that we have to win to it ANY FRESHER, *| women's soccer team this past eight total points for the season, get in, my thoughts are that we Saturday when they saw their while Shaneyfelt tallied her third are in and have to win in order to three game undefeated streak continue on. So winning the JELIVERY helper of the year. snapped by Mid-Continent Any joy surrounding the Mid-Con tournament this year Conference rivals Oral Roberts. goal was short-lived, however. will take three wins and not HCIES WOULD BE "Although it would make ORU, the Mid-Con's second two." sense to get frustrated and ques­ place team, managed to score In the meantime, the brown tion things, I haven't reached twice more before the end of and gold will be traveling to that point this year with this regulation play to reach the final Kent, Ohio to square off against team because of their attitude score of 4-1. the Kent State Golden Flashes and commitment," said head Oral Roberts out-shot the today at 2:30 p.m. coach Stephen Anthony. "They Crusaders 16-7 for have shown commitment and the match and resolve to continue to work hard allowed VU to take and bounce back form any dis­ only two shots on appointing result." goal while tallying TASTINS I I L I E V I N C In what has become a com­ seven for themselves. mm mm wm m mm W m W^m ^Hm mon occurrence this season, the While VU is brown and gold's opponents currently in fifth jumped on the board early when place in the Mid-Con Jessica Kellogg scored just 4:32 standings, they still into the match. The goal was one have a chance to of only two occasions in the first make the tournament half that either team put up an provided that new­ offensive threat; sophomore comer Centenary goalkeeper Danielle Guerra College loses their managed to get a save on the next two games. VU H?®M&&*$ €sm

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hit only .175 on the night, led by freshman Jessie Fox's 13 kills. •V-BALL "The game [against Loyola] CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 was really different from the others this weekend," Hansen said. "We match, 3-2 after winning the final were good teammates over the two games 30-16 and 15-11. The weekend, and we communicated Crusaders received key contribu­ well and let each other know what tions from many players, including was open, but against Loyola, we 20 kills by Lauren Moulton, 15 kills just kind of left each other hanging." and 18 digs by Hansen, 58 assists by "The last couple games really senior Cyndi Norman, 14 kills and reflected our mental attitude," Mikos 11 blocks by Mikos and 23 digs by said. "On a Tuesday game, it's much Sara Silcox. The Golden Eagles harder to focus, because you have were led by the 22 kills and 25 digs classes and you're worried about of Becky Dreher and the 53 assists homework. You don't have all day to by Maura Cicala. prepare for a game like you do on a The Crusaders carried that weekend." momentum into Saturday's game Norman had 38 assists and against Centenary, where they han­ Silcox brought up 21 digs for VU. dled the Ladies with ease, winning The Ramblers had three people with 30-10, 30-14 and 30-14. The brown double digit kills, Nichol Amberg and gold never trailed the Ladies (15), Courtney Ashley (11) and Jorie during the match, and that was Miguel (10), while Fox was the only reflected in the very lopsided scores. one to accomplish that feat for the Mikos and senior Sarah Schmalz led Crusaders. the team with 12 kills each. The Crusaders have five regu­ Sophomore Katie Bova added 46 lar season games remaining, all assists and 17 digs. After the game, within the conference. Mikos was still ranked second in the "The next five games are really nation in blocks per game with 1.8. important," Hansen said. "I think we Lauren Brewster of Notre Dame was have to use this loss to our advan­ in first with 1.83. tage, find our weaknesses, and make "During the game, I'm primari­ them stronger. But if we stay men­ ly focused on my team, and the tally focused and take care of busi­ rhythm and flow of the game, but ness, I think we're going to be fine." afterwards, its cool to see all the VU will take to the road for its stats, because your personal accom­ next two games against Western plishments reflect how the team is Illinois today and University of doing," Mikos said. Missouri at Kansas City on VU saw the other end of the Saturday. spectrum on Tuesday night, howev­ "UMKC and Western [Illinois] er, as they were shut down by the both play really tough on their home JENN KLEIN Ramblers of Loyola for only their courts," Mikos said. "So we know Sophomore Liz Mikos tries to put the ball past two Loyola defenders for the kill during Tuesday's 3-0 loss to second 3-0 loss of- the year. VU that we have to go in there, be tough the Ramblers. The game was a non-conference match, and VU still remains undefeated in the Mid-Con at 9-0. could not get its offense going and and get the job done." be foolish. Davis. •HORNE The question has been The Pioneer Football The game began slowly asked before, but how can this How have injuries affect­ League championship game CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 for the VU team, as Drake team change from a 1-11 team ed the team? will be held at Brown Field on scored early and often. At the to a 6-3 team in one year? Nov. 22. What are your feel­ are outsized in the line, [the end of the first half, however, H: They have had a bear­ ings on the home advantage? other team] knows that we can VU came within three points H: The turnaround came ing. Last week, three of our top run the football. We wanted to at a score of 28-31. What was mainly because we went through six were out. [Junior Brad] H: Of course we like it. score hopefully enough to win. done or said to the team to last year. Every week we lost a Smeja [out with a slight concus­ Our players get to stay here, and The Drake offense was smart create the turnaround? game, and on Monday we came sion] is second in the conference Morehead State will have to enough to use their running back stronger. Other players at in tackles, but we scored enough travel. We know that it is the game to move the clock along. H: Players must prepare other schools would have quit, to get the win. We would like to weekend of Thanksgiving break, We assumed that's what they for each game individually. but they never quit. They knew be at full strength when we play, but we need to see the fans stick would do. We won the game, but They don't care about the cir­ they paid the price last year and so the injuries have some effect. around. we wished we could have won cumstances as long as we win. wanted a return on their invest­ We had been pretty good with easier. They knew what had to take ment. We had to come together injuries up until this week. With the return of place on the field, and our defen­ to get where we are right now. [Trainer] Steve Tucker deserves Morehead State, after the Oct. That's true. The past five sive coaches made adjustments credit for the lack of loss of 18 Homecoming loss to them, games have been determined to slow down their running What are this team's playing time because of injuries. do you think the players will by the last possession of the game at that point in time, so we strengths? Are there stand out be going in with a certain men­ game. could take the lead. players? As a coach, what has tality? made the season most memo­ H: It seems to be our Were you nervous during H: To find our stand outs, rable for you? H: The controversial play, mantra. In three of the five the last quarter of the Drake look at the statistics. Without the where Giancola caught a pass games, we came out on top game? offense, we could not run the H: I am happy to be around but was ruled out of the end against teams that have great ball. It is easier to run-block, but a group of players that never zone, really hurt the team. We size. We should give credit to H: (laughs) I don't know if the line pass-blocks. I give cred­ quit, no matter the circum­ sent the tape to be reviewed, and our players; Drake had three I have time to be nervous. I try it to coaches [Mike] Beebe and stances. They fight and have it was ruled that he was actually players over 300 pounds. to keep a cool head to make pru­ Josh [Wissing] for the line. They heart and desire. Hopefully, they in. Our players earned some­ dent decisions. We only have 25 protect the passer. We use the will leave VU proud because thing and it was taken away It was great game statisti­ seconds. We had to stay on top passer to create a running game. they will be successful in life. from them. It's an incentive for cally for the offense, especially of defense, offense and special We don't have the size to run the We are not in the NFL; we are us. senior quarterback David teams. In my 27 years, the nerv­ ball down field. training them for life. Macchi and junior wide ousness pretty much does not Do you have any advice receivers Rob Giancola and happen. What about the fresh­ Looking ahead to the for the graduating seniors? Kevin Knutson, who com­ men, the 37 recruits for the next two games at Butler and bined for 17 receptions for 382 Some players have said year? Aurora, do you have game H: Keep doing a great job yards. To what do you attrib­ that the fan support for this plans? leading. We can't do what we ute their success? weekend was great. Did you H: With so many returning did this year without great lead­ feel they contributed to the starters, it has been hard for the H: We trade three previous ership. They have great charac­ H: We have two really win? freshman to start. [Michael] game tapes, and develop a game ter. good receivers; if [other teams] Schnoor has been playing line plan based on their tendencies. decide to double team one, we H: The fans were great. It backer, and [Kevin] Grimoldby Then, we see what we do well The Crusaders have the can give it to the other. They was a huge game, and the play­ has been returning kicks. Special and find a new wrinkle. The weekend off and do not play play at a very good, high skill ers appreciate it. The support teams have the speed of the screen pass to [junior] Kenny again until Nov. 8 at Butler. level. Knutson is talented. As a they get from the crowd pumps younger kids, like [Michael] Keil was our wrinkle for the Game time is set for noon in coach, to not utilize him would them up. Montgomery and [Travis] week. Indianapolis. /~ VUSports {Scoreboard i< Football Women's Soccer VU 51 VU I Drake 45 OT Oral Roberts 4 Volleyball Men's Soccer VU 0 VU Loyola 3 Oct. 25-0ct. 31 Oakland NOT TO BE DENIED Football team dispatches Drake in overtime to clinch PFL title game berth fiestions Eli Gieryna Q with Tom Home TORCH WRITER Trailing 24-7 in last Saturday's game Laura Medina against the Drake Bulldogs at Brown TORCH WRITER Field, it appeared the championship hopes Under the leadership of head of the Valparaiso University football team coach Tom Home, the Valparaiso were slipping away. University football team is on the The defense was unable to contain heels of a conference championship. standout running back Jonathan Taylor, With a 51-45 overtime win against who ran all over the Crusaders for an eye Drake, the Crusaders will make a popping 232 yards in the first half. That's rarely experienced post-season when senior linebacker and team captain appearance in the Pioneer Football Lawrence Canada decided to take charge. League Championship game Nov. 22. "We were letting them get away with While the team is generating success­ a little too much out there, and I wasn't es on the field, Home is on the side­ happy about it," said Canada. lines preparing for the finale of his Canada let loose a verbal barrage on 15th season, and he sat down to talk the sidelines, lashing out at his defensive about this year. mates, and just may have sparked a come­ back. The events on the field that followed With 53 wins, you are the sec- weren't pretty, but the results were a 51-45 ond-winningest coach in VU histo­ overtime win for the brown and gold (6-3) ry. Tell me about your career here. and the school's first postseason berth in 53 years. Home: The first five seasons, As Canada's speech intensified on we changed conferences three differ­ the sidelines, so did the offense on the ent times. [We] went from being a field. Junior receiver Kevin Knutson Division III [team] to being Division hauled in a 63-yard touchdown catch to II scholarship to Division I-AA. get the Crusaders back in the game at 24- When we settled there, we" could sta­ 14. Knutson finished with a career best bilize recruiting classes. A good por­ 205 yards on 11 catches. tion of the staff has been here The defense then came out and got a [through the changes]. The 1998 sea­ much needed stop, allowing the offense to son was successful and our 2000 and score again, this time on senior quarter­ 2002 seasons were for rebuilding. back David Macchi's pass to junior tight JENN KLEIN end Kenny Keil. The two teams traded Junior Matt Van Daele uses a good block by his lineman to evade Drake's Kevin Jennings during The last Crusader conference touchdowns before halftime and the Saturday's PFL North Division-clinching victory over the Drake Bulldogs. VU won 51 -45. championship was during the 2000 Crusaders snatched the momentum away times and shattered the Drake school field goal by freshman Andrew season. Again, VU has a share of from the Bulldogs, trailing just 31-28 at record with 270 yards on the day. McCawley, and then following almost an that title under your coaching. How the break. "We added another linebacker up on entire quarter of uncharacteristic defense do you feel about that accomplish­ With Taylor scoring at will in the the line and we tried to alter their running from both teams, took the lead with :01 ment? first half, the VU coaching staff scrambled lanes," said defensive backs coach Mark remaining in the third quarter on a pass to make halftime adjustments. The Peterson. "[Taylor] is hard to stop no mat­ from Macchi to junior Rob Giancola. H: This is the second time in 32 changes seemed to work, with Taylor only ter what, but it seemed to slow him a bit." Macchi finished with 420 yards and seasons that we have had success, and gaining 38 rushing yards in the second Coming out of the break, the brown that's good for our kids. We can't win half. Even still, the senior scored five and gold tied the game 31-31 on a 35-yard see • MACCHI yaw 22 a conference championship without players, and they are very committed. THIS WEEK IN A quick glance at Saturday's Volleyball swept by Loyola TORCH SPORTS... box score shows VU had more pass­ Crusaders 17-match home win streak ends in non-conference contest ing yards than rushing yards. What MEN'S TENNIS... was your game plan against Drake? Dave Tomke ly prepared on Tuesday, and it showed on the Did you intend to play a "running" TORCH WRITER court." ... PAGE 22 game? The loss served as the only bad part of the volleyball team's week, however. Prior to the The Valparaiso University volleyball MEN'S SOCCER... team is used to seeing matches end up three loss, the brown and gold defeated Oral Roberts H: We got behind early and by a ... PAGE 21 decent margin. We were down 17 games to none. They are not, however, used to 3-2 to take a two match lead in the Mid- points. We wanted to throw more, being on the losing side of that score. VU saw Continent Conference standings and took down Centenary 3-0 to remain unbeaten in the con­ because the receiver and the quarter­ its 17-match home winning streak come to an WOMEN'S TENNIS... ference at 9-0. back make plays, and incomplete end on Tuesday when it fell to Loyola, 3-0. ... PAGE 21 passes stop the clock. You want to Senior Marion Hansen was able to take The Friday night game against Oral something positive out of the Loyola loss. Roberts was possibly the biggest game of the lengthen the game until you get back HOOPS NIGHT... into the game. "I'm glad that we have such a tough year for the Crusader team. Coming into the schedule," Hansen said. "When you dominate match one game ahead of ORU, the brown and ... PAGE 20 gold needed a win to maintain its lead in the Who did you feel played your conference, it is really hard to see your conference, and after the first three games, stronger this weekend, the offense weaknesses. Right now, our confidence is real­ SWIMMING... things were not looking good. ORU took two or defense? ly high, but we know that we have really fight ... PAGE 20 each game." of the first three games to pounce on the verge of victory, but VU battled back and won the H: Our offense did. When you "We take all of our losses as construc­ tive," sophomore Liz Mikos said. "We learn see • HORNE pate 23 from them, and obviously, we weren't mental­ see • V-BALL page 23